Chris Westwood

Christopher John Westwood (born 13 February 1977) is an English former professional footballer.

Career

Wolverhampton Wanderers Westwood began his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers as a youth trainee, making his league debut for Wolves in September 1997. He scored once for the club against Portsmouth in December 1997. He was released by Wolves at the end of the 1997–98 season having made four league appearances for the club. His final game for the club came in the 2005 League One play-off final against Sheffield Wednesday. Over the course of seven seasons at Victoria Park, Westwood made 294 appearances in all competitions, scoring nine goals.

Walsall He rejected a new deal at Hartlepool at the end of the 2004–05 season due to family reasons; returning to the West Midlands with Walsall on 1 July 2005. Westwood helped Walsall to promotion in the 2006–07 season; winning the League Two title by one point ahead of former club Hartlepool.

Peterborough United Westwood was signed by Peterborough United from Walsall on a three-year deal on 14 May 2007, and aided in the team's back-to-back promotions to League One and the Championship.

Cheltenham Town (loan) On 6 January 2009, Westwood moved on an initial one-month loan to Cheltenham Town, which was later extended for a further month. Following Peterborough's promotion to the Championship, Westwood was placed on the transfer list.

Wycombe Wanderers On 9 July 2009, Westwood signed a two-year contract with League One side Wycombe Wanderers after his contract with Peterborough was cancelled.

Wrexham Westwood left Wycombe in June 2011 after rejecting their offer of a new contract and signed for Wrexham on a two-year deal. Westwood scored his first goal for Wrexham in a 2–2 draw against Grimsby Town. In March 2013 Westwood made his first appearance at Wembley Stadium in the FA Trophy Final which he won with Wrexham, beating Grimsby Town on penalties after the match ended 1–1, Westwood successfully converted a penalty in the shoot out. On 21 April Westwood was awarded the Wrexham player of the year award for the 2012–13 season.

On 13 May 2013, it was confirmed that Westwood would not be offered a new contract for the 2013–14 season.

Alfreton Town Westwood join fellow Conference National side Alfreton Town on 5 July 2013, signing a one-year contract. He made his debut on the opening day of the season in a 1–0 defeat away to Dartford.

Hednesford Town

Westwood joined Hednesford Town in September 2014, making his debut against Stockport County FC on 6 September.

Halesowen Town Westwood joined Evo Slik Northern Premier League side Halesowen Town in August 2015.

Personal life

Career statistics

Honours Hartlepool United Football League Third Division second-place promotion: 2002–03

Walsall Football League Two: 2006–07

Peterborough United Football League One second-place promotion: 2008–09 Football League Two second-place promotion: 2007–08

Wrexham FA Trophy: 2012–13

Individual PFA Team of the Year: 2002–03 Third Division, 2006–07 League Two Wrexham Player of the Year: 2012–13