Ashley Grimes (English footballer)
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Ashley James Grimes is an English
footballer who plays for Rochdale
. He normally plays as an attacking midfielder or striker.
, Greater Manchester
, Grimes began his footballing career with Barr Hill Lads' Club in Salford
before signing for Manchester United
where he spent 2 years in the academy before signing for Bolton Wanderers. He was then released by the club at aged 16 and went on trial at Manchester City
. Grimes signed his first full-time contract as a trainee with Manchester City
in 2006 but made no appearances for City. He joined Swindon Town
on a one-month loan in March 2007, where he made four substitute appearances.
on 1st August 2008 on a free transfer. He scored his first senior goal in the 3–0 win at Chester City
in the FA Cup First Round
. He scored his first league goal in a 3–1 victory away at Cheltenham Town
, after the team had gone 1–0 down due to an own goal. Grimes joined Lincoln City
on loan making his debut on 30 October in a 2–2 draw away at Wycombe Wanderers
. Up to and including the 8 March 2011, Grimes has played 21 games in all competitions in his loan spell. He has scored 16 goals, including a hat-trick against Stockport County
in a 4–3 away win. At the end of the 2010–2011 season Grimes was released after his contract expired with the club.
side Rochdale
on a free transfer after his contract had expired at Millwall. He expressed excitement at working with Steve Eyre
; he said "I have agreed to sign and I'm very pleased to be linking up with Steve Eyre once again".
On 9 August 2011 Grimes scored his first goals for Rochdale when he bagged a brace in Rochdale's 3-2 win after extra time against Chesterfield
in the League Cup.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who plays for Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
. He normally plays as an attacking midfielder or striker.
Manchester City
Born in SwintonSwinton, Greater Manchester
Swinton is a town within the City of Salford, in Greater Manchester, England. Located on the A6 road it stands on gently sloping ground on the southwest side of the River Irwell, and within the bounds of the orbital M60 motorway. It is west-northwest of Salford, and west-northwest of Manchester...
, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2.6 million. It encompasses one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom and comprises ten metropolitan boroughs: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the...
, Grimes began his footballing career with Barr Hill Lads' Club in Salford
City of Salford
The City of Salford is a city and metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Salford, but covers a far larger area which includes the towns of Eccles, Swinton-Pendlebury, Walkden and Irlam which apart from Irlam each have a population of over...
before signing for Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
where he spent 2 years in the academy before signing for Bolton Wanderers. He was then released by the club at aged 16 and went on trial at Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
. Grimes signed his first full-time contract as a trainee with Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
in 2006 but made no appearances for City. He joined Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
on a one-month loan in March 2007, where he made four substitute appearances.
Millwall
He joined MillwallMillwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
on 1st August 2008 on a free transfer. He scored his first senior goal in the 3–0 win at Chester City
Chester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
in the FA Cup First Round
FA Cup 2008-09
The 2008–09 FA Cup was the 128th season of the world's oldest football knockout competition; The Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup for short. A record 762 clubs were accepted for the competition; one club, South Normanton Athletic, folded before the fixtures were released, leaving 761...
. He scored his first league goal in a 3–1 victory away at Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
, after the team had gone 1–0 down due to an own goal. Grimes joined Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
on loan making his debut on 30 October in a 2–2 draw away at Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
. Up to and including the 8 March 2011, Grimes has played 21 games in all competitions in his loan spell. He has scored 16 goals, including a hat-trick against Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
in a 4–3 away win. At the end of the 2010–2011 season Grimes was released after his contract expired with the club.
Rochdale
Ashley Grimes signed a two-year contract with League OneFootball League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
on a free transfer after his contract had expired at Millwall. He expressed excitement at working with Steve Eyre
Steve Eyre
Steve Eyre is a football manager, now at Rochdale. He was appointed manager of Rochdale on 13 June 2011. Born in Salford, His father is ex-player and radio pundit Fred Eyre.-Managerial career:...
; he said "I have agreed to sign and I'm very pleased to be linking up with Steve Eyre once again".
On 9 August 2011 Grimes scored his first goals for Rochdale when he bagged a brace in Rochdale's 3-2 win after extra time against Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
in the League Cup.