Career
The Neath-born youngster started his career with Swansea City and spent time on loan at Conference South side Newport County. He made his professional debut for Swansea in a 4–0 win over Rushden & Diamonds in the Football League Trophy on 22 November 2005, but was released by manager Kenny Jackett in 2005. He joined Port Talbot Town in the Welsh Premier League and took a job part-time job as a council lawnmower worker.
Following the appointment of former Swansea player Roberto Martínez as manager, Bond was handed a trial at Swansea in a pre-season friendly against Hamilton in which he came off the bench to score twice. His performance convinced Martinez to hand him a one-year deal to return to the Liberty Stadium.
In early 2008 he was loaned out to Spanish side CF Balaguer and during the summer of 2008 was involved in first-team preparations for the Championship, which included a few appearances on the club's tour of Spain. On 22 August 2009, Bond made his league debut for Swansea when he started in a 1–0 win over Coventry City. He also went out on loan to Swedish team Östersunds FK.
Prior to the start of the 2010–11 season, Bond spent time on trial with Newport County before eventually joining Neath on 5 August 2010. He was released from the club in June 2011.
He joined Llanelli the following month before joining Afan Lido on loan in January 2012.
In February 2012 he cut short his loan period at Lido and his contract with Llanelli was terminated by mutual consent.
Bond had been on trial in January 2012 with Los Angeles Blues of the USL Professional Division and on leaving Llanelli, his former club reported he was leaving to join the LA Blues having secured a playing contract with the US club. In March 2012 the deal was confirmed by his new club. His time with the Blues was short lived, and he returned to Wales after terminating his contract by mutual consent. He then joined Port Talbot Town, where he found success.
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