Chris Ramsey

Chris Ramsey

Personal information
Full name	Christopher Leroy Ramsey
Date of birth	28 April 1962 (1962-04-28) (age 49)
Place of birth	England
Playing position	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1978–1980	Bristol City	-	(-)
1980–1985	Brighton & Hove Albion	-	(-)
1981–1984	Swindon Town[1]	122	(6)
1987–1988	Southend United [2]	19	(0)
1988–1991	Naxxar Lions	-	(-)
1991–1992	Cocoa Expos	-	(-)
National team
1978–1992	-	-	(-)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Chris Ramsey (born 28 April 1962) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender, most often as a right back.

Football career

Ramsey was born in England, nicknamed "Rambo" for his physical and robust style of play.

He began his career as an apprentice at Bristol City before moving on to Brighton and Hove Albion.

He played for Brighton in the 1983 FA Cup Final. The opponents were Manchester United and, after a drawn final at Wembley, Brighton lost the replay 4-0.

Ramsey was also a player-coach for the Naxxar Lions in the Maltese Premier Division, and in the United States was a player, assistant coach and coach for the USL Cocoa Expos.

In 1998 Ramsey began working for the Football Association , holding the position of Regional Director of Coaching. While working for the Football Association he served as the head coach of the England U20 National Team. During his tenure as the U20 coach, Ramsey successfully guided the team to the 1999 FIFA World Cup Finals in Nigeria. He was also the assistant coach of the U16 England Team at the 2000 European Championships in Israel. Ramsey also coached the U16s and U20s.

In addition to his coaching responsibilities while at the F.A., Ramsey was a scout for the Full National Team under Kevin Keegan. After leaving the F.A. Ramsey was the assistant coach at Luton Town F.C. until November 2000. Ramsey holds a UEFA coaching licence and a Football Association Coach Education Diploma. He holds a diploma in Treatment of Sports Injuries and has a degree in Education, and a Masters degree in Science.

From 2001 to 2004 he managed Charleston Battery, during which time the club were 2003 winners of the USL A-League.

Since 2004, Ramsey has worked as Head of Player Development at Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Reserves and Academy.

In 2008 he was listed amongst the 30 most influential black people in football by 'The Voice', Britain's leading newspaper for the black community.^[3]

References

1. ^ Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk - Chris RAMSEY - Player Profile
2. ^ [://www.sufcdb.co.uk/index.php?option=com_indplay&Itemid=61&pno=618
3. ^ BBC SPORT | Football | The footballing Black List

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Name	Ramsey, Chris
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Date of birth	28 April 1962
Place of birth	England
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