Chris Llewellyn
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Christopher Mark "Chris" Llewellyn (born 28 August 1979) is a Welsh
footballer who plays for Llanelli
. He has made over 350 appearances in the Football League
.
youth team, Chris broke into the first team at Norwich in the 1997–1998 season making a total of 16 appearances with 3 goals. Due to poor form in the 2002–03 season, however, he lost his place and went on loan to Bristol Rovers
; he was released in June 2003 from Norwich.
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but only stayed one season and returned on a free to Wrexham on 29 June 2006.
to avoid relegation to the Conference National
. After coming from 1–0 down, Chris Llewellyn scored the goal which handed the Red Dragons a 2–1 lead before they eventually winning 3–1 and preserving their Football League Two
status. He was released by Wrexham in May 2008 following the club's relegation to the Football Conference
.
on a two-year contract in July 2008. He made his league debut in the opening game of the season, in the goalless draw with Rochdale
. He made 32 appearances in all competitions for Grimsby, 17 as substitute.
. After scoring five times in the opening five games of the season, Neath manager Andrew Dyer praised Llewellyn's performances and described him as "the best striker in the league". However, he scored just four times during the rest of the season.
. Llewellyn scored in the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League second leg tie against FK Tauras Tauragė
.
honours. He later won full honours and made his Welsh debut against Malta
in 1998. He was recalled to the full Wales squad in May 2004 and come on a sub to win his 3rd cap against Norway
. Chris scored his first international goal for Wales against Liechtenstein
in November 2006 alongside his ex Norwich City strike partner Craig Bellamy
.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
footballer who plays for Llanelli
Llanelli A.F.C.
Llanelli Association Football Club is a Welsh semi-professional football club that plays in the Welsh Premier League for the 2010–11 season. The team has been based at Stebonheath Park since 1920, and as of 2009 is managed by Andy Legg....
. He has made over 350 appearances in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
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Norwich City
A product of the Norwich CityNorwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
youth team, Chris broke into the first team at Norwich in the 1997–1998 season making a total of 16 appearances with 3 goals. Due to poor form in the 2002–03 season, however, he lost his place and went on loan to Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
; he was released in June 2003 from Norwich.
Wrexham
Chris signed for Wrexham and a strong 2003–04 season saw him recalled to the Welsh squad in May 2004 and come on a sub to win his 3rd cap against NorwayNorway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
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Hartlepool United
Later, he signed for Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
but only stayed one season and returned on a free to Wrexham on 29 June 2006.
Return to Wrexham
On the final day of the 2006–2007 season, Wrexham needed to avoid defeat against Boston UnitedBoston United F.C.
Boston United Football Club are an association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They currently play in the Conference North. The club is known as 'the Pilgrims' in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled from Boston to the USA and founded Boston, Massachusetts. The club's...
to avoid relegation to the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
. After coming from 1–0 down, Chris Llewellyn scored the goal which handed the Red Dragons a 2–1 lead before they eventually winning 3–1 and preserving their Football League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
status. He was released by Wrexham in May 2008 following the club's relegation to the Football Conference
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
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Grimsby Town
He joined Grimsby TownGrimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
on a two-year contract in July 2008. He made his league debut in the opening game of the season, in the goalless draw with Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
. He made 32 appearances in all competitions for Grimsby, 17 as substitute.
Neath
Llewellyn was released by Grimsby at the end of the 2008–09 season and joined Welsh Premier League side Neath AthleticNeath Athletic A.F.C.
Neath Football Club are a Welsh professional association football club based in Neath, Neath Port Talbot and are currently playing in the Welsh Premier League.The club was formed in 2005 following the merger between Neath and Skewen Athletic...
. After scoring five times in the opening five games of the season, Neath manager Andrew Dyer praised Llewellyn's performances and described him as "the best striker in the league". However, he scored just four times during the rest of the season.
Llanelli
In June 2010, he left Neath by mutual consent to sign for LlanelliLlanelli A.F.C.
Llanelli Association Football Club is a Welsh semi-professional football club that plays in the Welsh Premier League for the 2010–11 season. The team has been based at Stebonheath Park since 1920, and as of 2009 is managed by Andy Legg....
. Llewellyn scored in the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League second leg tie against FK Tauras Tauragė
FK Tauras Tauragė
FK Tauras is a Lithuanian football team from the city of Tauragė. The team plays in the A Lyga, Lithuania's highest football division.- Name :During its history the club has changed its name several times:*1922 – Tauragės Sporto Sąjunga*19?? – Šauliai...
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International career
He gained Welsh B and under-21Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
honours. He later won full honours and made his Welsh debut against Malta
Malta national football team
The Malta national football team is the national football team of Malta and is controlled by the Malta Football Association. Malta played its first international game in February 1957, and began competing for qualification to major tournaments in 1962. The side's first competitive victory came in...
in 1998. He was recalled to the full Wales squad in May 2004 and come on a sub to win his 3rd cap against Norway
Norway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
. Chris scored his first international goal for Wales against Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein national football team
The Liechtenstein national football team is the national football team of Liechtenstein and is controlled by the Liechtenstein Football Association. The organisation is known as the Liechtensteiner Fussballverband in German. The team's first match was an unofficial match against Malta in Seoul, a...
in November 2006 alongside his ex Norwich City strike partner Craig Bellamy
Craig Bellamy
Craig Douglas Bellamy is a Welsh footballer who plays as a striker for Liverpool and the Welsh national team. Born in Cardiff, Bellamy was the captain of the Welsh national side for four years after taking over from Ryan Giggs in 2007, but stood down in January 2011 due to constant injuries...
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