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Layton Maxwell

Maxwell is born in St. Asaph, the same town as Ian Rush and probably dreamt of a great Liverpool career. He scored an excellent goal on his debut for Liverpool in the League Cup against Hull which confirmed participation in the third round. "I scored and you really think you've made it when that happens," said Maxwell. "Not many players score at the Kop End on their Liverpool debut. It was some night after that game, but I soon came back down to earth because I was training with the reserves the following week." After roughly a year without...

Born:
3 October 1979
Place of Birth:
St. Asaph, Wales
Other Clubs:
Stockport County (loan 2000-01), Cardiff City (2001-03), Barry Town (loan 2003), Swansea City (2004), Rhyl (2004), Newport County (2004), Mansfield Town (2004-05), Carmarthen Town (2005), Bangor City (2005-06), Caernarfon Town (2006-08), ENTO Aberaman Athletic (2008-09), Maesteg Park (2009-10), Barry Town (2 / 2010-11), Pontypridd Town (2011-12)
Signed from:
Local
Joined Liverpool:
Joined 1993 - Professional 01.07.1999
Debut:
21 Sep 1999
Last appearance:
21 Sep 1999
First goal:
21 Sep 1999
Last goal:
21 Sep 1999
Contract Expiry:
04.07.2001
League: Apps / Goals / Assists:
0 / 0 / 0
All Competitions: Apps / Goals / Assists:
1 / 1 / 0
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Season League FA LC Europe Other Total
Totals 0 0 1 0 0 1
1999-2000 0 0 1 0 0 1
Season League FA LC Europe Other Total
Totals 0 0 1 0 0 1
1999-2000 0 0 1 0 0 1

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