Richard Hinds
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Richard Paul Hinds is a defender who currently plays for Lincoln City
as of 4 November 2011.
before being promoted to the senior squad where he made a name for himself as a consistent and reliable performer.
After 51 appearances, in July 2003 he signed for Hull City
in League Two. Having initially signed a one-year deal with the club, an impressive start to his Tigers career saw him, in October 2003, sign an extension to his deal which would keep him at the KC Stadium
until the end of the 2004/05 season. He helped the club win promotion to League One and in all made 48 appearances for the Tigers and scoring once.
In March 2005 he joined Scunthorpe United
on loan.
In May 2005 he was released by Hull City
and was signed on a Bosman transfer only two months in his spell.
In July 2007, Hinds transferred to his boyhood club Sheffield Wednesday after rejecting a contract from his former club Scunthorpe United and agreeing to sign on a two-year deal with the Owls. His first goal came as he headed home the winner in a 2–1 victory against Blackpool at Hillsborough on 27 October 2007.
In only the second game of the 2008–09 season, a 1–4 defeat away at Wolverhampton Wanderers
, Hinds suffered a severe fracture of his left leg. The injury looked like keeping him out for the majority of the remaining season but he returned in late February and has since once again been a regular member of the squad and in mid-march began claiming his place in the centre of the Owls defence at the expense of Mark Beevers
. He has been linked with moves to Tranmere Rovers and Yeovil Town after failing to Cement a First team spot in the squad this Season. However Hinds remains a firm fan favourite at Sheffield Wednesday, this popularity has been bolstered by his recent involvement in the squad, helping him become one of the shining lights of the team and a rock at the centre of the defence. However, in the 2009–10 season he failed to hold down a place in the squad.
On 10 May 2011, Hinds was released from his contract by Sheffield Wednesday along with team-mate Tommy Miller
.
On 4 November 2011, Richard Hinds signed with Lincoln City
until the end of the year.
, believing that footballers should plan for life after football while they are still playing.
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....
as of 4 November 2011.
Playing career
Hinds started his career at the academy of Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
before being promoted to the senior squad where he made a name for himself as a consistent and reliable performer.
After 51 appearances, in July 2003 he signed for Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
in League Two. Having initially signed a one-year deal with the club, an impressive start to his Tigers career saw him, in October 2003, sign an extension to his deal which would keep him at the KC Stadium
KC Stadium
The KC Stadium, often shortened to the KC, is a multi-purpose facility in the city of Kingston upon Hull , England. Conceived as early as the late 1990s, it was completed in 2002 at a cost of approximately £44 million. It is named after the stadium's sponsors, telecommunications provider KC,...
until the end of the 2004/05 season. He helped the club win promotion to League One and in all made 48 appearances for the Tigers and scoring once.
In March 2005 he joined Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
on loan.
In May 2005 he was released by Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
and was signed on a Bosman transfer only two months in his spell.
In July 2007, Hinds transferred to his boyhood club Sheffield Wednesday after rejecting a contract from his former club Scunthorpe United and agreeing to sign on a two-year deal with the Owls. His first goal came as he headed home the winner in a 2–1 victory against Blackpool at Hillsborough on 27 October 2007.
In only the second game of the 2008–09 season, a 1–4 defeat away at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
, Hinds suffered a severe fracture of his left leg. The injury looked like keeping him out for the majority of the remaining season but he returned in late February and has since once again been a regular member of the squad and in mid-march began claiming his place in the centre of the Owls defence at the expense of Mark Beevers
Mark Beevers
Mark Geoffrey Beevers is an English professional football defender playing in the centre back position who is currently on loan at Milton Keynes Dons on loan from Sheffield Wednesday.-Career:...
. He has been linked with moves to Tranmere Rovers and Yeovil Town after failing to Cement a First team spot in the squad this Season. However Hinds remains a firm fan favourite at Sheffield Wednesday, this popularity has been bolstered by his recent involvement in the squad, helping him become one of the shining lights of the team and a rock at the centre of the defence. However, in the 2009–10 season he failed to hold down a place in the squad.
On 10 May 2011, Hinds was released from his contract by Sheffield Wednesday along with team-mate Tommy Miller
Tommy Miller
Thomas William "Tommy" Miller is an English footballer who currently plays for Huddersfield Town. Although born in England, he is eligible to represent Scotland in international football.-Hartlepool United:...
.
On 4 November 2011, Richard Hinds signed with 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....
until the end of the year.
Outside football
In 2011, Hinds attained a first-class honours degree in Law from the Open UniversityOpen University
The Open University is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom...
, believing that footballers should plan for life after football while they are still playing.
External links
- Richard Hinds player profile at swfc.co.uk
- Richard Hinds player profile at hullcityafc.net