Lois Maynard Explained

Lois Maynard
Full Name:Lois Paul Maynard[1]
Birth Date:22 January 1989
Height:[2]
Position:Central defender, Central midfielder
Birth Place:Cheetham Hill, England[3]
Currentclub:Radcliffe
Clubnumber:6
Years1:2007–2009
Clubs1:Daisy Hill
Years2:2009–2011
Clubs2:Chadderton
Years3:2011–2012
Clubs3:Flixton
Caps3:32
Goals3:0
Years4:2012
Clubs4:Stocksbridge Park Steels (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2012–2013
Clubs5:Winsford United
Caps5:39
Goals5:3
Years6:2013–2015
Clubs6:F.C. Halifax Town
Caps6:85
Goals6:18
Years7:2015–2017
Clubs7:Tranmere Rovers
Caps7:68
Goals7:5
Years8:2017–2020
Clubs8:Salford City
Caps8:94
Goals8:8
Years9:2020–2022
Clubs9:Stockport County
Caps9:22
Goals9:1
Years10:2021–2022
Clubs10:Solihull Moors (loan)
Caps10:30
Goals10:2
Years11:2022–2023
Clubs11:Oldham Athletic
Caps11:9
Goals11:0
Years12:2023–
Clubs12:Radcliffe
Caps12:23
Goals12:4
Nationalyears1:2015–
Nationalteam1:Saint Kitts and Nevis
Nationalcaps1:27
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:21:20, 3 June 2023 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:15:41, 12 June 2024

Lois Paul Maynard (born 22 January 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Radcliffe. Mainly a central midfielder, he also can play as a central defender, right defender or defensive midfielder. Born in England, Maynard represents the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team.

Career

Born in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Maynard played for Daisy Hill and Chadderton before signing with Flixton in June 2011.[4] He soon established himself as a key defensive unit, being also loaned to Stocksbridge Park Steels (two divisions above), but returning a week later.[5]

In summer 2012, Maynard signed with Winsford United. After a good season he was invited to a trial at Rochdale's training ground. However, nothing came of it; and on 25 July 2013 he signed with F.C. Halifax Town.[6] He scored a career-best 11 goals 2014–15 campaign, and signed a two-year deal with Tranmere Rovers on 28 May 2015.[7]

In May 2017 he signed for Salford City.[8] In May 2019 he extended his contract with the club until at least June 2020.[9]

In February 2020 he signed for Stockport County.[10] Maynard made his debut for Stockport in an 1–1 draw with Dagenham and Redbridge shortly before the 19/20 season was cut short due to coronavirus. Over the extended summer period Maynard became a regular during the clubs preseason fixtures. Maynard scored his first goal for Stockport in a 5-2 victory over Wealdstone.

In the summer of 2022, Oldham Athletic confirmed the signing of Lois Maynard on a one-year contract.[11] At the end of the season, he was released by the club.[12]

Maynard will sign for Northern Premier LeaguePremier Division club Radcliffe on 1 July 2023.[13]

Personal life

Maynard is eligible to play for Saint Kitts and Nevis and has made a number of appearances for them. His cousin is Marcus Rashford of Manchester United.[14]

Alongside his football career he works as a Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer.[15]

Honours

Salford City

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/09/2012 and 30/09/2012 . The FA . 2013-10-07.
  2. http://www.achievemanagement.co.uk/2014/01/22/lois-maynard-joins-achieve/ Lois Maynard joins ACHIEVE
  3. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/lois-maynard-hoping-rochdale-can-4807272 Lois Maynard hoping Rochdale can make dream come true
  4. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/changes-on-and-off-the-field-at-flixton-864827 Changes on and off the field at Flixton
  5. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/loan-move-was-a-waste-of-time-for-flixtons-685995 Loan move was a waste of time for Flixton's Lois Maynard
  6. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23454400 FC Halifax Town sign Lois Maynard and release duo
  7. https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32923141 Lois Maynard and Liam Hogan sign for Tranmere Rovers
  8. http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/salfordcityfc/news/maynard-a-sweet-signing-for-salford-1822163.html Maynard a Sweet Signing for Salford
  9. News: Lois Maynard extends his stay at Salford . Salford City FC . 31 May 2019 . 3 June 2019.
  10. Web site: Lois Maynard departs for Stockport County . 4 February 2020 . Salford City FC . 5 February 2020.
  11. News: On this day in history ~ 2022 . oldhamathletic.co.uk. 4 July 2022 . 10 January 2023 .
  12. Web site: 2023 Retained & Released List. www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 1 May 2023. 2 May 2023.
  13. Web site: LOIS MAYNARD SIGNS THE DOTTED LINE.. www.radcliffefc.com. 14 May 2023. 15 May 2023.
  14. Web site: Maynard Signs For County! . 4 February 2020 . Stockport County F.C. . 29 June 2020.
  15. Web site: COACH . 2024-03-01 . The Performance Space . en-GB.
  16. News: AFC Fylde 0–3 Salford City . Josef . Rindl . BBC Sport . 11 May 2019 . 11 May 2019.