David John Rainford (born 21 April 1979) is an English former footballer. He now works for the Premier League. Rainford left Dagenham & Redbridge at the end of the 2007–08 season after he was offered a senior teaching role at a local school. During the 2007–08 season, Rainford had become known for being the only semi-professional player in the Football League. In June 2008 Rainford joined Chelmsford City. On 8 June 2012 he was confirmed as their assistant manager following the departure of Ben Chenery. Honours Conference National (V): 2007 Personal life Rainford has a daughter, Molly, an actress and singer. References External links 1979 births Living people Footballers from Stepney English Football League players National League (English football) players Colchester United F.C. players Scarborough F.C. players Grays Athletic F.C. players Bishop's Stortford F.C. players Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. players Chelmsford City F.C. players Wivenhoe Town F.C. players Hornchurch F.C. players Association football midfielders English footballers Chelmsford City F.C. non-playing staff