15 Facts About Simon Ainge

Simon Christopher Ainge was born on 18 February 1988 and is an English footballer who plays for Northern Counties East League Division One club Yorkshire Amateur as a defender and a forward.

Simon Ainge began his career at Bradford City in the lower divisions of the Football League, and then spent three seasons playing for Guiseley before transferring to Luton Town.

Simon Ainge was released by Luton in July 2013 and subsequently spent 18-month spells at FC Halifax Town and Bradford Park Avenue.

Simon Ainge played four times during November 2006 winning praise from his manager Colin Todd, a former England international centre back.

Simon Ainge returned to Bradford before he joined Conference club Halifax Town in January 2008 in a loan deal for the rest of the season.

Simon Ainge came on during the victory but Halifax were later thrown out of the competition because loan players were not eligible.

Simon Ainge returned to Bradford in time to play in their final game of the season with Wycombe Wanderers as a late substitute.

Simon Ainge stayed at Avenue until November 2009 after playing in only three games, when he signed for their league rivals Guiseley.

Simon Ainge led Guiseley to a highest ever league position of fifth, but the club lost in the play-off final to AFC Telford United to a stoppage-time goal.

Simon Ainge scored eight goals from central defence during the campaign.

Simon Ainge officially joined Luton for an undisclosed fee on 2 January 2013.

Simon Ainge was transfer listed by the club in April 2013 following a change in Luton's management, and his contract was terminated on 4 July 2013.

Simon Ainge was a regular in the team, used either in defence or attack, throughout the season, but was then allowed to leave the club for financial reasons.

Simon Ainge made ten appearances and scored three goals in all competitions before the season was abandoned.

Simon Ainge signed for Northern Premier League Division One East club Yorkshire Amateur in April 2021.