Chris Senior
Encyclopedia
Christopher Marc 'Chris' Senior (born 18 November 1981) is an English
footballer who plays for Alfreton Town
as a striker.
at 19. He stayed for one season before 'The Blades' released him, though the Yorkshire
-based club recommended him to fellow-county club, Huddersfield Town
who signed him. At Huddersfield he was in the same youth system set-up as up-and-coming fellow striker, Jon Stead. After one season 'The Terriers' released him. He started his first-team professional footballing career at age 21 playing for Scarborough
. In his two years at the McCain Stadium
he played 77 times, scoring 18 goals for 'The Seadogs'. In the summer of 2005, at 23, he moved on to Halifax Town
. In his two years at The Shay
he played 44 times, scoring six goals for 'The Shaymen'. In April 2007 he was sent on loan to Altrincham
, where he played 15 times, scoring three goals. Having impressed 'The Robins' during his loan, they signed him permanently at the end of the season. He went on to play for them a further 108 times, scoring a further 30 goals in his three years at Moss Lane
. On 15 May 2010 Senior signed for Darlington
, the same day as would-be fellow player, goalkeeper
Kelvin Jack
. Leaving his previous part-time footballing career, and a job as a part-time massuer, he now has a full-time footballing career. Despite all the off-the-field problems over the summer, whilst he was on his honeymoon, and on-the field problems, injuring himself playing during his first pre-season game against Sunderland
, he was still enjoying his time at the club so far. He made his competitive debut for his new club against Newport County
, in the Conference match in August 2010, playing 66 minutes before being substituted for fellow striker, Tommy Wright. He scored his first goal for his new side against Eastbourne Borough
on 4 September 2010. On 7 May 2011, Senior scored the winning goal in the 120+2nd minute of the FA Trophy Final. Then four days later, he was released from his contract by Darlington. He signed for Alfreton Town
on 18 June.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who plays for Alfreton Town
Alfreton Town F.C.
Alfreton Town F.C. is an English football club based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The club was reformed after a merger between Alfreton Miners Welfare and Alfreton United in 1959...
as a striker.
Career
Senior started his professional youth team footballing career at Sheffield UnitedSheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
at 19. He stayed for one season before 'The Blades' released him, though the Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
-based club recommended him to fellow-county club, Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
who signed him. At Huddersfield he was in the same youth system set-up as up-and-coming fellow striker, Jon Stead. After one season 'The Terriers' released him. He started his first-team professional footballing career at age 21 playing for Scarborough
Scarborough F.C.
Scarborough Football Club was an English football club based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. They were one of the oldest football clubs in England, formed in 1879, before they were wound up on 20 June 2007, with debts of £2.5 million.In the 2006–07 season...
. In his two years at the McCain Stadium
McCain Stadium
The McCain Stadium was a football stadium located on Seamer Road in Scarborough, England. It was the home of Scarborough FC, a defunct football club who last played in the English Conference North before they were dissolved on 20 June 2007 with debts of £2.5 million.The ground was first opened...
he played 77 times, scoring 18 goals for 'The Seadogs'. In the summer of 2005, at 23, he moved on to Halifax Town
Halifax Town A.F.C.
Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National, although prior to that they participated in the Football League for over eighty years...
. In his two years at The Shay
The Shay
The Shay is a multi-use sports stadium in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England near Shaw Hill. FC Halifax Town and Halifax both play their home games at the Shay....
he played 44 times, scoring six goals for 'The Shaymen'. In April 2007 he was sent on loan to Altrincham
Altrincham F.C.
Altrincham Football Club is an English association football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. They currently play in the Conference North, having been relegated from the Conference National at the end of the 2010–11 season.-History:...
, where he played 15 times, scoring three goals. Having impressed 'The Robins' during his loan, they signed him permanently at the end of the season. He went on to play for them a further 108 times, scoring a further 30 goals in his three years at Moss Lane
Moss Lane
Moss Lane is a multi-purpose stadium in Altrincham, England. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Altrincham and Manchester United Reserves...
. On 15 May 2010 Senior signed for Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
, the same day as would-be fellow player, goalkeeper
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
Kelvin Jack
Kelvin Jack
Kelvin Kyron Jack is a Trinidadian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Maidstone United. He has earned 33 caps for Trinidad and Tobago since his international debut in 1997 and played for his country in the 2006 FIFA World Cup....
. Leaving his previous part-time footballing career, and a job as a part-time massuer, he now has a full-time footballing career. Despite all the off-the-field problems over the summer, whilst he was on his honeymoon, and on-the field problems, injuring himself playing during his first pre-season game against Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
, he was still enjoying his time at the club so far. He made his competitive debut for his new club against Newport County
Newport County A.F.C.
Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
, in the Conference match in August 2010, playing 66 minutes before being substituted for fellow striker, Tommy Wright. He scored his first goal for his new side against Eastbourne Borough
Eastbourne Borough F.C.
Eastbourne Borough are a semi-professional English football club, based in the town of Eastbourne, East Sussex, and are members of the Conference South. They are known as The Sports after their previous name as Langney Sports. Eastbourne Borough play their home matches at Priory Lane in Langney...
on 4 September 2010. On 7 May 2011, Senior scored the winning goal in the 120+2nd minute of the FA Trophy Final. Then four days later, he was released from his contract by Darlington. He signed for Alfreton Town
Alfreton Town F.C.
Alfreton Town F.C. is an English football club based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The club was reformed after a merger between Alfreton Miners Welfare and Alfreton United in 1959...
on 18 June.