Dean Wells

Hampton & Richmond Borough Wells signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Hampton & Richmond Borough in 2004. Wells' season ended on a sour note after being sent off in the Isthmian League Cup final, which Hampton lost 3–1 to Slough Town. He managed 41 appearances. In 2005–06, Wells made 35 appearances and scored two goals as Hampton finished fifth and suffered a playoff final defeat to Fisher Athletic. Wells made 40 appearances and scored two goals during the 2006–07 season and won the first silverware of his career as Hampton were promoted to the Conference South as Isthmian League Premier Division champions. He was also made captain of the club. though he again suffered playoff heartache as Hampton succumbed to a 2–0 defeat in the final to Eastbourne Borough. Wells had a solid 2008–09 season, making 42 appearances and scoring three goals, Wells made 32 appearances during the 2010–11 season and scored three goals.

Prison sentence Wells' career came to a halt on 27 April 2011 when he was one of a group of Brentford supporters charged with affray and sentenced to 12 months in prison for his involvement in a fight between Brentford and Leyton Orient supporters outside London's Liverpool Street station in May 2010. He also received a banning order from football grounds for seven years. He was released on 6 October 2011. Wells stated that he was able to make the step up to the Conference Premier because of the gym work he had done in prison. He made 26 appearances during the 2011–12 season and scored no goals. He was a virtual ever-present during the 2012–13 season, making 43 appearances and scoring three goals. He scored his first goal of the 2013–14 season in a 3–2 league victory at Wrexham on 24 September 2013. He finished the season with 48 appearances and three goals and was named in the Conference Premier Team of the Year, as the Iron narrowly failed to claim a playoff place. Wells departed the club after the season, After signing, he said "I started at Brentford and through my stupidity I threw it away. Now I'm older and wiser and I think I still I have a lot to offer". Wells made his debut for Stevenage and his first-ever starting appearance in the Football League on the opening day of the 2014–15 season, in a 1–0 win over Hartlepool United.

Boreham Wood On 9 June 2017, Wells joined National League club Boreham Wood on a one-year contract, with the option of a further year, combined with a coaching role in the club's academy. He made 21 appearances before being forced into retirement after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear during an FA Trophy first round match versus Dartford on 19 December 2017.

Managerial career On 3 May 2021, Wells was appointed as assistant manager of Combined Counties League First Division club Bedfont & Feltham.

Personal life Wells is a Brentford supporter. He gave up a part-time job as a school caretaker in order to return to professional football with Stevenage. His son Joe is also a footballer.

Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals Brentford 2003–04 Second Division

2010–11

2015–16

2016–17

National League