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Chris Leadbitter

b. 1967

Professional footballer (born 1967)

Association football player
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About Chris Leadbitter

Born 1967. Chris Leadbitter is a British association football player.

Career Leadbitter was born in Middlesbrough and began his career as an apprentice at Grimsby Town. He failed to make the breakthrough and moved to Hereford United in 1985 to make his league debut. He played 36 league games for them over two seasons, Leadbitter became a regular part of the Cambridge side under manager John Beck and helped the club gain consecutive promotions and reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup in successive seasons.

After 176 league appearances and 18 goals, spent time out of the Football League at Dorchester Town, returned to it for two seasons with Torquay United, Whitby Town, Peterlee Newtown, Thornaby, Bishop Auckland, and Guisborough again.

Honours Cambridge United Football League Fourth Division play-offs: 1990

Plymouth Argyle Football League Third Division play-offs: 1996

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Important facts

Born
17 October 1967, Middlesbrough
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Christopher Jonathan Leadbitter

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Leadbitter?

professional footballer (born 1967)

When was Chris Leadbitter born?

Chris Leadbitter was born on 17 October 1967 in Middlesbrough.

What is Chris Leadbitter's occupation?

Chris Leadbitter is an association football player.

What nationality is Chris Leadbitter?

Chris Leadbitter is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chris Leadbitter

· Wikidata: Q5107210

· DBpedia: Chris Leadbitter

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