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13 Facts About Dean Winnard

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Dean Winnard was born on 20 August 1989 and is an English footballer who last played for Marine in the Northern Premier League Division One West.

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Dean Winnard captained the under-18 and reserve teams at Blackburn Rovers.

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Dean Winnard previously went on a trial with Accrington Stanley, leading him to sign for the club despite interests from Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United.

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However, Dean Winnard missed the last two matches of the season, due to a groin injury.

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Dean Winnard later helped the side keep another three clean sheets in a row between 26 February 2011 and 8 March 2011.

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Dean Winnard then did so for the third time when he kept a further three clean sheets in a row between 16 April 2011 and 25 April 2011.

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Dean Winnard continued to regain his first team place for the side this season.

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However, Dean Winnard soon suffered an injury that saw him miss four matches.

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However, Dean Winnard was sidelined on two occasions, due to injury and suspension.

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However, Dean Winnard turned down a new contract from the club and left as a result.

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Dean Winnard continued to regain his first team place until he was sidelined with Achilles problem.

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Dean Winnard did not play again following the play off win at the end of the season.

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In December 2013, Dean Winnard were among four Accrington Stanley to be appointed by PFA player ambassadors to work with the club's community trust.