| Name: | Gareth Ainsworth |
| Nationality: | English |
| Date of Birth: | 10/05/1973 |
| Height: | 5' 10" (178cm) |
| Weight: | 12st 5lbs (78.54kg) |
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| Clubs: | Cardiff City, Preston, Port Vale, Lincoln City, Preston (loan), Cambridge, Walsall (loan), Wimbledon |
| Position: | Midfielder |
Fans' favourite Gareth Ainsworth joined QPR after being released from Cardiff City in June 2003.
The bustling midfielder's contribution to the Rangers cause is without question, providing leadership and guile, as well as priceless assists and match-winning goals.
Despite two serious injuries last season, Ainsworth was an integral member of the side which pulled off the Great Escape.
A leader on and off the park, Ainsworth made 23 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring one goal.
Career
A much-travelled midfielder, Ainsworth began his league career with Preston before spells at Cambridge United, Lincoln, Preston and Port Vale, where he caught the eye of then-Premiership side Wimbledon.
He cost the Dons £2 million, but only made 45 appearances due to injury.
A brief spell at Cardiff followed, but he was released at the end of the 2002/03 season.
With injury ruling out Kevin Gallen, and Dan Shittu relinquishing the vice-captaincy, Ainsworth wore the armband with pride towards the end of season 2005/06.
Season 2007 - 08
| Competition | Apps (as sub) |
Goals | Yellow Cards |
Red Cards |
| League | 16 (8) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career History: | ||||
| Club | Season | Comp. | Apps (as sub) |
Goals |
| QPR | 2006 - 07 | League | 18 (4) | 1 |
| FA Cup | 0 (1) | 0 | ||
| QPR | 2005 - 06 | League | 33 (10) | 9 |
| FA Cup | 0 (1) | 0 | ||
| QPR | 2004 - 05 | League | 14 (8) | 2 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| QPR | 2003 - 04 | League | 21 (8) | 6 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| League Cup | 2 (1) | 1 | ||
| Cardiff City | 2002 - 03 | League | 9 (0) | 0 |
| Walsall | 2002 - 03 | League | 2 (3) | 1 |
| Wimbledon | 2002 - 03 | League | 8 (4) | 2 |
| FA Cup | 0 (1) | 0 | ||
| League Cup | 1 (1) | 0 | ||
| Wimbledon | 2001 - 02 | League | 0 (2) | 0 |
| Preston | 2001 - 02 | League | 3 (2) | 1 |
| Wimbledon | 2000 - 01 | League | 8 (4) | 2 |
| FA Cup | 5 (1) | 1 | ||
| Wimbledon | 1999 - 00 | League | 0 (2) | 2 |
| Wimbledon | 1998 - 99 | League | 5 (3) | 0 |
| Port Vale | 1998 - 99 | League | 15 (0) | 5 |
| League Cup | 2 (0) | 1 | ||
| Port Vale | 1997 - 98 | League | 47 (2) | 5 |
| FA Cup | 2 (0) | 0 | ||
| Lincoln City | 1997 - 98 | League | 6 (0) | 3 |
| League Cup | 2 (0) | 1 | ||
| Lincoln City | 1996 - 97 | League | 46 (0) | 22 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| League Cup | 6 (0) | 2 | ||
| Lincoln City | 1995 - 96 | League | 31 (0) | 12 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| Preston | 1995 - 96 | League | 0 (2) | 0 |
| Preston | 1994 - 95 | League | 16 (0) | 1 |
| Preston | 1993 - 94 | League | 38 (0) | 12 |
| Cambridge | 1992 - 93 | League | 0 (0) | 1 |
| Preston | 1992 - 93 | League | 26 (0) | 0 |
| Preston | 1991 - 92 | League | 5 (0) | 0 |
