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Chris Perkins

b. 1974

English footballer (born 1974)

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Born 1974. Chris Perkins is a British association football player.

Christopher Perkins (born 9 January 1974) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Chesterfield, Hartlepool United, Lincoln City and Mansfield Town.

Playing career Perkins started his football career at Mansfield Town before joining Chesterfield in 1994. He went on to make over 150 appearances for the Spireites. During his time at Saltergate, Perkins found himself playing in the famous F.A Cup run during the 1996–97 season. He joined Hartlepool United in 1999, however he soon re-joined Chesterfield on loan, then permanently before ending his professional career with Lincoln City. He went on to play for non-league sides Stalybridge Celtic, Lancaster City, Rossendale United and Chorley.

Perkins left to become the Head of Academy Recruitment at Derby County in 2014. He joined Everton as Head of Academy Recruitment in March 2020 and moved to the similar role of Head of Emerging Talent at Tottenham Hotspur's Academy in October 2021. On 31 January 2023, Perkins left Tottenham to become a professional development phase scout at Arsenal's academy.

Honours Chesterfield Football League Third Division play-offs: 1995

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Who is Chris Perkins?

English footballer (born 1974)

When was Chris Perkins born?

Chris Perkins was born on 9 January 1974 in Nottingham.

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Chris Perkins is an association football player.

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Β· Wikipedia: Chris Perkins

Β· Wikidata: Q5107733

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