Chris Armstrong (footballer, born 1982)
Christopher Armstrong (born 5 August 1982) is a former professional footballer, who most recently played for Reading in the Football League Championship. In 2011, he retired due to Multiple sclerosis. He is the younger brother of former Sunderland and Burnley midfielder Gordon Armstrong.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Armstrong | ||
| Date of birth | 5 August 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bury | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2001 | Bury | 33 | (1) |
| 2001–2003 | Oldham Athletic | 65 | (1) |
| 2003–2008 | Sheffield United | 95 | (6) |
| 2005 | → Blackpool (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2008–2011 | Reading | 47 | (1) |
| Total | 245 | (9) | |
| International career | |||
| 2002 | England U20 | 3 | (0) |
| 2007 | Scotland B | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
A former England U20s full-back, and Scotland B International, Armstrong was a tough tackler despite only standing at 5 ft 9in (1.75 Metres).
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