About Davy Christie
Lived 1867 – 1945 (aged 77–78). Davy Christie was a British association football player.
Career Christie joined Stoke from Scottish side Forfar Athletic in April 1889. He became a very useful addition to a struggling Stoke side and he helped them claim the Football Alliance title in 1890–91. He had a useful skill of maintaining possession of the ball, which was uncommon in Victorian-era football, and as a result, opponents treated him harshly for it. He served with Stoke for six seasons before leaving the Victoria Ground in 1894 after making 136 appearances scoring three goals.
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Honours with Stoke Football Alliance champions: 1890–91
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Who was Davy Christie?
Scottish footballer (1867-1945)
When was Davy Christie born?
Davy Christie was born in 1867 in Forfar.
When did Davy Christie die?
Davy Christie died in 1945 in Stoke-on-Trent.
What was Davy Christie's occupation?
Davy Christie was an association football player.
What nationality was Davy Christie?
Davy Christie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Davy Christie. https://biography.guide/davy-christie/
MLA: "Davy Christie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/davy-christie/.
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