Chris Wood (born 24 January 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays for Worksop Town in the Northern Premier League. He can play either as a central defender or defensive midfielder.

Career

Mansfield Town

Born in Worksop, Wood came up through the Mansfield Town youth team where he was captain, before making his first-team debut aged 17 in an FA Cup tie against Colchester United in November 2004. He made his league debut in May 2005, when he came on as a substitute against Rochdale. In late March 2007, Wood was loaned to Ilkeston Town of the Northern Premier League to get first-team experience but was recalled in April to cover for injuries. After Mansfield Town were relegated to the Football Conference at the end of the 2007–08 season, he was out of contract but was offered new terms by the club.

Chris Wood (footballer, born 1987)

Boston United

On 1 July 2009, Wood headed south and signed for Boston United. After being a regular in defence, he was released in May 2010 when the club achieved promotion to the Conference North. He made 47 appearances for the Pilgrims but failed to score a goal.

Chris Wood (footballer, born 1987)

Worksop Town

In the summer of 2010, he joined his home town club Worksop Town on a free transfer. He made his debut in the away win at Nantwich Town and has been a key member of the first team ever since, regularly playing in the left back position.

Chris Wood (footballer, born 1987)

Honours

Club

Boston United

Unibond Northern Premier League Premier Division Play-Off Champions: 2009–2010

Unibond League Challenge Cup Champions, 2009–2010

Lincolnshire FA County Senior Shield Winners, 2009–2010

References

External links

1987 births

English men's footballers

Living people

English Football League players

Footballers from Worksop

Mansfield Town F.C. players

Ilkeston Town F.C. (1945) players

Boston United F.C. players

Northern Premier League players

Worksop Town F.C. players

Men's association football defenders