Career
Youth career
After competing in athletics at county level, Bawling decided to take up football and joined the Watford academy at a young age after being released by Chelsea in 2008. Bawling progressed through the youth set-up, and as part of his development moved to Wealdstone on a one-month work experience loan in December 2013 where he made a handful of appearances. Upon the expiration of his contract, Bawling was released by Watford at the end of the 2013/14 season.
Crawley Town
After leaving Watford, Bawling went on trial at League One side Crawley Town in the summer of 2014 and later signed a one-year deal at the club