Chris Perkins (footballer)

Christopher Perkins (born 9 January 1974) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Chesterfield, Hartlepool United, Lincoln City and Mansfield Town.

For other people named Christopher Perkins, see Christopher Perkins (disambiguation).

Chris Perkins
Personal information
Date of birth (1974-01-09) 9 January 1974
Place of birth Nottingham, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–1994 Mansfield Town 8 (0)
1994–1999 Chesterfield 147 (3)
1999–2000 Hartlepool United 8 (0)
1999 → Chesterfield (loan) 8 (0)
1999–2000 → Chesterfield (loan) 23 (0)
2000–2001 Chesterfield 8 (0)
2001 Lincoln City 12 (1)
2002 Stalybridge Celtic
2003 Lancaster City
2004 Rossendale United
2005 Chorley
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Perkins started his football career at Mansfield Town before joining Chesterfield in 1994. He went on to make over 150 appearances for the Spireites. During his time at Saltergate, Perkins found himself playing in the famous F.A Cup run during the 1996–97 season.[1] He joined Hartlepool United in 1999, however he soon re-joined Chesterfield on loan, then permanently before ending his professional career with Lincoln City. He went on to play for non-league sides Stalybridge Celtic, Lancaster City, Rossendale United and Chorley.[1] Chris now works as a correspondent for Opta Sports.

References
  1. "Where are they now?". Chesterfield F.C. Archived from the original on 22 July 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
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