Chris Westwood
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Christopher John Westwood | ||
Date of birth | 13 February 1977 | ||
Place of birth | Dudley, England | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1995–1998 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4 | (1) |
1998–1999 | Reading | 0 | (0) |
1999–2005 | Hartlepool United | 251 | (7) |
2005–2007 | Walsall | 69 | (5) |
2007–2009 | Peterborough United | 53 | (0) |
2009 | → Cheltenham Town (loan) | 9 | (2) |
2009–2011 | Wycombe Wanderers | 55 | (3) |
2011–2013 | Wrexham | 50 | (2) |
2013–2014 | Alfreton Town | 26 | (2) |
2014–2015 | Hednesford Town | 18 | (1) |
2015–2017 | Halesowen Town | 6 | (0) |
Total | 541 | (23) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Christopher John Westwood (born 13 February 1977) is an English retired footballer.
Career
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Westwood began his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he scored once against Portsmouth.[1]
Reading
Westwood moved to Reading in 1998 but. First team chances at both clubs were limited and in his one season with the Berkshire club he didn't make a senior league appearance.
Hartlepool United
Westood moved at the beginning of the 1999–2000 season to Hartlepool United. Westwood was named in the PFA Division Three team of the year for the 2002–03 season, as Hartlepool won promotion to Division Two.[2] Over the course of six seasons at Victoria Park, Westwood made 294 appearances in all competitions, scoring nine goals. Westwood's final appearance for Hartlepool was the 2004–05 Football League One play-off final. It did not end well for Westwood as he was sent off as his side went on to lose 4–2 to Sheffield Wednesday.[3]
Walsall
He left Hartlepool at the end of the 2004–05 season after rejecting the offer of a new contract, instead opting to join Walsall on 1 July 2005.[4] Westwood helped Walsall to promotion in the 2006–07 season, and was named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year.[5]
Peterborough United
Westwood was signed by Peterborough United from Walsall on a three-year deal on 14 May 2007,[6] 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,[7] which was later extended for a further month.[8] Following Peterborough's promotion to the Championship, Westwood was placed on the transfer list.[9]
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.[10]
Wrexham
Westwood left Wycombe in June 2011 after rejecting their offer of a new contract and signed for Wrexham on a two-year deal.[11] Westwood scored his first goal for Wrexham in a 2–2 draw against Grimsby Town.[12] 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.[13] He made his debut on the opening day of the season in a 1–0 defeat away to Dartford.[14]
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
After retiring from football, Westwood became a support worker with Wolverhampton-based care providers Sevacare.[15]
Career statistics
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1997–98[16] | Division One | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Hartlepool United | 1998–99[17] | Division Three | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
1999–2000[18] | Division Three | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 43 | 0 | |
2000–01[19] | Division Three | 46 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 54 | 1 | |
2001–02[20] | Division Three | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 1 | |
2002–03[21] | Division Three | 46 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 1 | |
2003–04[22] | Division Two | 45 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 53 | 0 | |
2004–05[23] | League One | 37 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 50 | 6 | |
Total | 251 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 293 | 9 | ||
Walsall | 2005–06[24] | League One | 29 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 3 |
2006–07[25] | League Two | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 2 | |
Total | 69 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 76 | 5 | ||
Peterborough United | 2007–08[26] | League Two | 37 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
2008–09[27] | League One | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
Total | 53 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 61 | 0 | ||
Cheltenham Town (loan) | 2008–09[28] | League One | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
Wycombe Wanderers | 2009–10[29] | League One | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 2 |
2010–11[30] | League Two | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 1 | |
Total | 55 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 62 | 3 | ||
Wrexham | 2011–12[31] | Conference Premier | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
2012–13[32] | Conference Premier | 36 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 43 | 2 | |
Total | 50 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 59 | 3 | ||
Alfreton Town | 2013–14[33] | Conference Premier | 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
Hednesford Town | 2014–15 | Conference North | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
Career total | 535 | 23 | 28 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 613 | 26 |
Honours
Hartlepool United
- Third Division runner-up: 2002–03
Walsall
Peterborough United
- League One runner-up: 2008–09
- League Two runner-up: 2007–08
Wrexham
Individual
- PFA Team of the Year: 2002–03 Third Division, 2006–07 League Two
- Wrexham Player of the Year: 2012–13
References
- ^ "Portsmouth 3 Wolves 2". Sporting Life. 9 December 1997. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
- ^ "Hartlepool top best XI". BBC Sport. 28 April 2005. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
- ^ "Hartlepool 2–4 Sheff Wed (aet)". BBC. 29 May 2005. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ "Walsall confirm Westwood capture". BBC Sport. 27 June 2005. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
- ^ "Ronaldo secures PFA awards double". BBC Sport. 22 April 2007. Retrieved 19 May 2007.
- ^ "Peterborough snap up Walsall duo". BBC Sport. 14 May 2007. Retrieved 14 May 2007.
- ^ "Two in and one out for Cheltenham". BBC Sport. 6 January 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
- ^ "Westwood extends Cheltenham stay". BBC Sport. 30 January 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
- ^ "Posh transfer list 12 players". Football.co.uk. 12 May 2009. Retrieved 5 June 2009.
- ^ "Wycombe seal Westwood deal". Sky Sports. 9 July 2009. Retrieved 9 July 2009.
- ^ "Dean Confirms Westwood Deal". Wrexham F.C. 13 June 2011. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ^ "Wrexham 2–2 Grimsby". BBC. 14 April 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ White, Andy (5 July 2013). "Westwood Heads for a New Challenge at Alfreton". The Non-League Paper. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "Hat-trick of opening day defeats for Reds". Alfreton Town F.C. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
- ^ "Where Are They Now? HARTLEPOOL U 2002-03". The Football League Paper. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 1997/98". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 1998/99". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 1999/2000". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2000/01". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2001/02". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2002/03". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2003/04". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2004/05". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2005/06". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2006/07". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2007/08". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2008/09". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2008/09". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2009/10". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2010/11". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2011/12". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2012/13". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Chris Westwood 2013/14". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
External links
- Chris Westwood profile at Alfreton Town F.C.
- Chris Westwood at Soccerbase
- Use dmy dates from July 2013
- 1977 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Dudley
- English men's footballers
- Men's association football defenders
- Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. players
- Reading F.C. players
- Hartlepool United F.C. players
- Walsall F.C. players
- Peterborough United F.C. players
- Cheltenham Town F.C. players
- Wycombe Wanderers F.C. players
- Wrexham A.F.C. players
- Alfreton Town F.C. players
- Hednesford Town F.C. players
- Halesowen Town F.C. players
- English Football League players
- National League (English football) players