Before joining Crewe Alexandra, he played for the Arsenal youths at the age of 7 before being released. Maynard began his footballing career as a youth trainee at Crewe Alexandra's academy, famous for producing the attacking talents of David Platt, Rob Hulse and Dean Ashton, at the age of seven.
During the 2005–06 season, Maynard was loaned out to Witton Albion in January 2006, Maynard made a big impression at the non-league side, helping them to their most successful run of the season in the Northern Premier League. After returning to Crewe, Maynard continued to show fine form in the reserves side; by the end of the... Read More