About John Christie
Lived 1883 – 1956 (aged 72–73). John Christie was a British association football player.
John Coubrough Christie (8 February 1881 – 21 November 1934) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a right-back and left half in the Football League for rivals Manchester United and Manchester City. He also played in the Southern League for Bradford Park Avenue, Croydon Common and Brentford.
Personal life As of 1901, Christie was working as a railway porter.
Career statistics
Honours Croydon Common Southern League Second Division: 1908–09
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Christie?
English footballer (1883-1956)
When was John Christie born?
John Christie was born on 8 February 1883 in Chorley.
When did John Christie die?
John Christie died in 1956 in Kensington.
What was John Christie's occupation?
John Christie was an association football player.
What nationality was John Christie?
John Christie was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Christie (footballer, born 1881)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Christie. https://biography.guide/john-christie-association-football-player-1883/
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