Chris Brown

Norwich City Brown completed a £325,000 move to Norwich on 11 January 2007, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. Upon signing he was allocated the number 14 shirt previously worn by Leon McKenzie. He was sent off for a second bookable offence on his first start for Norwich.

He made his debut as a substitute in the 3–1 league defeat against Plymouth and made his full debut against Blackpool in the FA Cup 4th round although he was sent off in the 2nd half. Shortly after his suspension he suffered a hamstring injury which disrupted the start of his Norwich career.

On 23 October 2007, in his 20th appearance for the club in all competitions, Brown opened his Norwich City account with a goal against Burnley in a 2–1 defeat.

Preston North End On 10 January 2008, Brown completed a £400,000 move to Preston North End. Brown made his debut against Watford and received the man of the match award after an impressive performance.

Doncaster Rovers On 7 July 2011, Brown joined Doncaster Rovers on a free transfer after his contract with Preston North End ended.

Blackburn Rovers On 23 June 2014, Brown signed a two-year deal with Blackburn Rovers. In mid-September, it was reported Chris was going for surgery on his knee and will return within 6 weeks. Brown received a red card after just 10 minutes in a 2–1 Rovers victory away to Newport on 18 January.

Brown was the subject of derision from Rovers fans for failing to score a single goal for the club.

Brown was released by Blackburn Rovers in the summer of 2016.

Bury Brown joined League One side Bury in August 2016, signing a one-year contract with an option for a further year. He did not feature at any level for the first-team due to recovery from knee surgery.

Personal life Brown is a boyhood Sunderland fan who grew up in Peterlee and attended The Academy at Shotton Hall. He is the son of former Sunderland, Newcastle United, Shrewsbury Town and Doncaster striker Alan Brown.

Since February 2019, Brown has co-hosted the podcast Undr the Cosh with his former Preston North End teammate Jon Parkin and comedy writer Chris J. Brown. The show has received over one million downloads and has raised money for various charities, including £1,200 raised for Prostate Cancer UK following a 145-mile bike ride in June 2019.

Controversies Paintball shooting On 7 September 2004, shortly before Brown's debut for Sunderland, Brown was cautioned by Northumbria Police along with teammates Sean Taylor and Ryan Bell for firing paintballs at passers-by from a car. The trio were initially suspended by the club during investigations, and were fined and handed written warnings for their behaviour. During a statement, the trio said they were "embarrassed" by their behaviour, and apologised for their actions. Brown made his debut the same day his fine was announced on 21 September 2004 and remained a first-team regular until his departure from the club.

Sex tape scandal On 7 December 2006, it was reported that Brown, along with teammates Ben Alnwick and Liam Lawrence had filmed themselves in an orgy with a brunette girl referred to as 'Stevie'. In the video, Brown films his teammates perform sexual acts on the girl as well as themselves, and is said to give "Match of the Day" style commentary throughout. Former Sunderland midfielder Martin Woods also features on the tape partially clothed, along with two other men. In reference to the watching men, Brown reportedly comments "Here's the boys — the watching faithful — every week without fail."

Career statistics

Honours Doncaster Rovers Football League Third Division: 2003–04 Football League One: 2012–13

Individual Doncaster Rovers Player of the Year: 2013–14