Chris Westwood

Christopher John Westwood (born 13 February 1977) is an English retired footballer.

For the author, see Chris Westwood (author).

Chris Westwood
Personal information
Full name Christopher John Westwood
Date of birth (1977-02-13) 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

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
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1997–98[16] Division One 4100200061
Hartlepool United 1998–99[17] Division Three 5000000050
1999–2000[18] Division Three 370100050430
2000–01[19] Division Three 461102050541
2001–02[20] Division Three 351101020391
2002–03[21] Division Three 461201000491
2003–04[22] Division Two 450302030530
2004–05[23] League One 374622050506
Total 2517142802002939
Walsall 2005–06[24] League One 293201020343
2006–07[25] League Two 402002000422
Total 695203020765
Peterborough United 2007–08[26] League Two 370202020430
2008–09[27] League One 160101000180
Total 530303020610
Cheltenham Town (loan) 2008–09[28] League One 9200000092
Wycombe Wanderers 2009–10[29] League One 282101010312
2010–11[30] League Two 271300010311
Total 553401020623
Wrexham 2011–12[31] Conference Premier 141100010161
2012–13[32] Conference Premier 361200051432
Total 502300061593
Alfreton Town 2013–14[33] Conference Premier 262200010292
Hednesford Town 2014–15 Conference North 181000000181
Career total 5352328217033161326

Honours

Hartlepool United

Walsall

Peterborough United

Wrexham

Individual

References
  1. "Portsmouth 3 Wolves 2". Sporting Life. 9 December 1997. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  2. "Hartlepool top best XI". BBC Sport. 28 April 2005. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
  3. "Hartlepool 2–4 Sheff Wed (aet)". BBC. 29 May 2005. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  4. "Walsall confirm Westwood capture". BBC Sport. 27 June 2005. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
  5. "Ronaldo secures PFA awards double". BBC Sport. 22 April 2007. Retrieved 19 May 2007.
  6. "Peterborough snap up Walsall duo". BBC Sport. 14 May 2007. Retrieved 14 May 2007.
  7. "Two in and one out for Cheltenham". BBC Sport. 6 January 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
  8. "Westwood extends Cheltenham stay". BBC Sport. 30 January 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
  9. "Posh transfer list 12 players". Football.co.uk. 12 May 2009. Retrieved 5 June 2009.
  10. "Wycombe seal Westwood deal". Sky Sports. 9 July 2009. Retrieved 9 July 2009.
  11. "Dean Confirms Westwood Deal". Wrexham F.C. 13 June 2011. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  12. "Wrexham 2–2 Grimsby". BBC. 14 April 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  13. White, Andy (5 July 2013). "Westwood Heads for a New Challenge at Alfreton". The Non-League Paper. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  14. "Hat-trick of opening day defeats for Reds". Alfreton Town F.C. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
  15. "Where Are They Now? HARTLEPOOL U 2002-03". The Football League Paper. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
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  31. "Chris Westwood 2011/12". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  32. "Chris Westwood 2012/13". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  33. "Chris Westwood 2013/14". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
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