Lionel Glenn Robert Ainsworth was born on 1 October 1987 and is an English footballer who plays for Aveley as a right winger.
19 Facts About Lionel Ainsworth
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Lionel Ainsworth has previously played for multiple Football League and non-league clubs as well as in the Scottish Premiership.
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Lionel Ainsworth was capped at youth level by England, featuring for England U19 after joining the Derby senior squad.
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Lionel Ainsworth quickly established his place in the side and featured in every first team match bar one, during his time with the Bulls.
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Lionel Ainsworth gave Hereford first option on Diagouraga, which the Bulls duly utilised in the summer of 2008.
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Four days later Lionel Ainsworth rejoined Hereford United on a month's loan, on the anniversary of his final match for the Bulls.
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On 23 January 2009, Lionel Ainsworth was signed by Football League One side Huddersfield Town on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
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Lionel Ainsworth finished the season with 9 goals, the majority from the wing.
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On 6 March 2012, Lionel Ainsworth joined fellow Football League Two side Burton Albion on a one-month loan deal.
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In May 2012, Lionel Ainsworth was released by Shrewsbury after being told his contract would not be renewed.
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On 21 January 2013, Lionel Ainsworth signed for Aldershot Town on loan.
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On 29 August 2013, Lionel Ainsworth signed on loan for Motherwell until January 2014.
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Lionel Ainsworth scored his first goal on his second appearance for Motherwell against Dundee United on 22 September 2013.
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On 3 January 2014, after four goals in four appearances, Lionel Ainsworth's loan was extended to the end of the season.
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On 16 June 2014, Lionel Ainsworth signed for Motherwell permanently on a one-year deal.
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On 24 June 2015, Lionel Ainsworth signed a new two-year contract with Motherwell.
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On 30 May 2017, Lionel Ainsworth signed for Plymouth Argyle after turning down the offer of a new contract from Motherwell.
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Lionel Ainsworth has represented England at youth level playing for the England U-17 and England U-18 sides.
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Lionel Ainsworth received his first call up for the England U-19 team shortly after breaking into the first team at Derby County.