Ashley John Bayes (born 19 April 1972) is an English former professional footballer who is goalkeeping coach at League One club AFC Wimbledon. Bayes started his career at Brentford, where he progressed through the youth system to make his first-team debut in March 1990. He spent most of his time at Griffin Park as the club's second-choice goalkeeper, and in 1993, signed for Torquay United on a free transfer. Bayes played regularly during his time at Torquay, making over 100 appearances during his three seasons in Devon. He then joined Exeter City in July 1996, and spent three years there. Bayes returned to London in July 1999 when he signed for Leyton Orient. After three years at Orient, Bayes joined League of Ireland team Bohemians in 2002, winning the league title in his first season with the club. He returned to England in March 2003, and subsequently signed for Conference National club Woking. He spent the 2003–04 campaign with Woking, before joining Hornchurch of the Conference South ahead of the following season. He left Hornchurch after just three months following the club's financial difficulties, joining divisional rivals Grays Athletic in November 2004. Bayes' three-year tenure with the Essex club was a successful one, securing a Conference South title and two FA Trophy medals. After a season with Crawley Town, Bayes signed for Stevenage on a free transfer in May 2008. The club won the FA Trophy in his first season, before earning back-to-back promotions into League One following their successful 2010–11 season. Bayes left Stevenage in June 2011, signing for Basingstoke Town of the Conference South. He joined AFC Wimbledon, initially as a player-coach, under manager Neal Ardley in June 2013, before later being appointed solely as the club's goalkeeping coach. He also represented England at youth level. Club career Early career Bayes began his career as an apprentice at Brentford, and progressed through the club's academy, making his Football League debut on 20 March 1990 in a home game against Preston North End. He signed his first professional contract on 5 July 1990. Bayes went on to make only three further league appearances over the next three seasons and was released at the end of the 1992–93 season. He made 12 appearances for Brentford in all competitions, including in an away League Cup fixture against Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. Following his departure from Brentford, Bayes joined Third Division