About Dean Winnard
Dean Winnard (born 20 August 1989) is an English footballer who last played for Marine in the Northern Premier League Division One West. His natural position is as a central defender. However, at Accrington Stanley, he was predominantly used as a left full-back. == Club career == === Blackburn Rovers === Winnard was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester and began his career in the youth team of Blackburn Rovers. He captained the under-18 and reserve teams at Blackburn Rovers. In April 2008, Winnard signed a one–year contract with the club but was released in 2009 without appearing for the first team. === Accrington Stanley === Winnard signed for Accrington Stanley on 19 June 2009. He previously went on a trial with Accrington Stanley, leading him to sign for the club despite interests from Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United. Upon joining the club, Winnard was given a number fifteen shirt for the side. Winnard made his Football League debut on 8 August in the 0–1 defeat to Rotherham United.
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