- Chris Atkinson (footballer)
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Chris Atkinson 
Personal information Full name Christopher Atkinson[1] Date of birth 13 February 1992 Place of birth Halifax, England Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2] Playing position Winger Club information Current club Darlington
(on loan from Huddersfield Town)Number 14 Youth career 2003–2010 Huddersfield Town Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2010– Huddersfield Town 2 (0) 2011– → Darlington (loan) 12 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:52, 18 September 2011 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).Christopher 'Chris' Atkinson (born 13 February 1992 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Darlington of the Conference National on loan from Huddersfield Town.
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Playing career
Huddersfield Town
Halifax-born Atkinson originally joined Huddersfield Town's Academy as a seven year-old, having played for local junior side Warley Rangers. A key member of the youth and reserve sides in the 2009–10 season, he made the step up to the first team in 2010–11 with a two-year professional contract and manager Lee Clark spoke of his admiration for the youngster during pre-season.[3]
He made his debut for the Terriers as a substitute in the 6–0 win over Macclesfield Town in the FA Cup at the Galpharm Stadium on 27 November 2010. He made his league debut in the 1–1 draw against Dagenham & Redbridge at The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Stadium on 22 February 2011.
Darlington loan 2011
On 25 July he signed a six-month loan deal with Darlington.[4] He made his debut for Darlington on 13 August 2011, in a 1–0 win over Braintree Town.
References
- ^ "Search 1984 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. http://www.findmypast.co.uk/birth-indexes-search-start.action. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ "PLAYER PROFILES - 2009/10". htafc.com. 28 April 2010. http://www.htafc.com/page/AcademyDetail/0,,10312~1820717,00.html. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ http://www.htafc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10312~51912,00.html
- ^ "ATKINSON JOINS DARLINGTON ON LOAN". htafc.com. 25 July 2011. http://www.htafc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10312~2401347,00.html. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
External links
- Chris Atkinson profile at htafc.com
- Chris Atkinson career stats at Soccerbase
Darlington F.C. – current squad 2 Arnison · 3 Brown · 4 Chandler · 5 G. Taylor · 6 Miller · 7 Hatch · 8 K. Taylor · 9 Purcell · 10 Walshaw · 11 Campbell · 12 Bowman · 14 Atkinson · 15 Gray · 16 McReady · 18 Lee · 19 Brough · 20 Rundle · 22 Purkiss · 23 Russell · 25 Sanchez-Munoz · 26 Geohaghon · 31 Bridge-Wilkinson · Manager: Liddle
Categories:- 1992 births
- Living people
- People from Huddersfield
- English footballers
- Association football midfielders
- Huddersfield Town F.C. players
- Darlington F.C. players
- The Football League players
- Conference National players
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