Kain Bond
Encyclopedia
Kain Bond is an English
former professional footballer.
Bond was born in Torquay
and grew up in the Chelston district of the town. He joined the Torquay United
Centre of Excellence, and became a prolific scorer for the Gulls' Under-16 side. He signed on as a trainee at Plainmoor
in July 2001 and made his league debut on 12 October 2002 as a substitute for Paul Holmes
in a 2–1 defeat away to Boston United
. He played one further game that season, again as a substitute, this time for David Graham in the 5–0 home win in the FA Cup
against Boreham Wood
.
He turned professional in May 2003, but played just once the following season, as a late substitute for Alex Russell
in a 4–0 defeat away to Boston United on the 25 October. Torquay’s form that season was enough to win them promotion, but the form of Bond’s teammates and a series of injuries kept him out of the side. He was given a short-term contract in the 2004 close season by Torquay manager Leroy Rosenior
, making two further substitute appearances that September before being released in the November.
On leaving Torquay he played for Taunton Town
. Bond joined Torrington
in December 2005.
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...
former professional footballer.
Bond was born in Torquay
Torquay
Torquay is a town in the unitary authority area of Torbay and ceremonial county of Devon, England. It lies south of Exeter along the A380 on the north of Torbay, north-east of Plymouth and adjoins the neighbouring town of Paignton on the west of the bay. Torquay’s population of 63,998 during the...
and grew up in the Chelston district of the town. He joined the Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
Centre of Excellence, and became a prolific scorer for the Gulls' Under-16 side. He signed on as a trainee at Plainmoor
Plainmoor
Plainmoor is a suburb of Torquay, Devon, but is best known as the name of the stadium in which Torquay United Football Club currently play.-History:...
in July 2001 and made his league debut on 12 October 2002 as a substitute for Paul Holmes
Paul Holmes (footballer)
Paul Holmes is a retired English football midfielder. He is the son of Albert Holmes, who played football for Chesterfield.-Clubs:*1986-1988 : Doncaster Rovers*1988-1992 : Torquay United*1992-1993 : Birmingham...
in a 2–1 defeat away to Boston United
Boston United F.C.
Boston United Football Club are an association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They currently play in the Conference North. The club is known as 'the Pilgrims' in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled from Boston to the USA and founded Boston, Massachusetts. The club's...
. He played one further game that season, again as a substitute, this time for David Graham in the 5–0 home win in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
against Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood F.C.
Boreham Wood F.C. are a football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, at Meadow Park football ground. They were established in 1948, and have reached the FA Cup 2nd Round proper twice in their history. For 2011-12 they will play in Conference South...
.
He turned professional in May 2003, but played just once the following season, as a late substitute for Alex Russell
Alex Russell
Alexander John Russell is an English professional footballer currently plays for Conference National side Bath City. He plays as a central midfielder...
in a 4–0 defeat away to Boston United on the 25 October. Torquay’s form that season was enough to win them promotion, but the form of Bond’s teammates and a series of injuries kept him out of the side. He was given a short-term contract in the 2004 close season by Torquay manager Leroy Rosenior
Leroy Rosenior
Leroy Rosenior is a professional football coach and pundit. He is a former professional footballer whose clubs included Fulham, Queens Park Rangers , Bristol City and West Ham United.As one of the few black football managers in England, Rosenior has spoken openly about the racism...
, making two further substitute appearances that September before being released in the November.
On leaving Torquay he played for Taunton Town
Taunton Town F.C.
Taunton Town Football Club are an English football club based in Taunton, Somerset, England. They compete in the Southern Football League Division One South & West, and play their home matches at their Wordsworth Drive ground which they moved into during the 1953 season...
. Bond joined Torrington
Torrington F.C.
Torrington F.C. are a football club based in Great Torrington, Devon, England.Torrington's home shirt is green with white hoops, which is worn with white shorts and green and green socks with white hoops. Their away shirt is yellow with blue stripes down the arms, which is worn with blue shorts and...
in December 2005.