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Chris Wood

b. 1987

English footballer (born 1987)

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About Chris Wood

Born 1987. Chris Wood is a British association football player.

Christopher Hayden Wood (born 24 January 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays for Worksop Town in the Northern Premier League. He can play either as a central defender or defensive midfielder.

Career

Mansfield Town

Born in Worksop, Wood came up through the Mansfield Town youth team where he was captain, before making his first-team debut aged 17 in an FA Cup tie against Colchester United in November 2004. He made his league debut in May 2005, when he came on as a substitute against Rochdale. After Mansfield Town were relegated to the Football Conference at the end of the 2007–08 season, he was out of contract but was offered new terms by the club.

Boston United

On 1 July 2009, Wood headed south and signed for Boston United. After being a regular in defence, he was released in May 2010 when the club achieved promotion to the Conference North. He made 47 appearances for the Pilgrims but failed to score a goal.

Worksop Town

In the summer of 2010, he joined his home town club Worksop Town on a free transfer. He made his debut in the away win at Nantwich Town and has been a key member of the first team ever since, regularly playing in the left back position.

Honours

Club

Boston United

Unibond Northern Premier League Premier Division Play-Off Champions: 2009–2010 Unibond League Challenge Cup Champions, 2009–2010 Lincolnshire FA County Senior Shield Winners, 2009–2010

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Wood?

English footballer (born 1987)

When was Chris Wood born?

Chris Wood was born on 24 January 1987 in Worksop.

What is Chris Wood's occupation?

Chris Wood is an association football player.

What nationality is Chris Wood?

Chris Wood is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chris Wood

· Wikidata: Q5108517

· DBpedia: Chris Wood (footballer, born 1987)

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