Chris Sedgwick
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Christopher Edward "Chris" Sedgwick (born 28 April 1980) is an English
professional footballer
who is currently playing for League One
club Sheffield Wednesday
.
Sedgwick began his career as a right midfielder
at Rotherham United
, where he was affectionately known as the Yorkshire Express, and made over 250 first team appearances in a seven year stint at the Yorkshire club. During that time he earned a reputation as an honest hard-working right-midfielder with good distribution skills. He was often regarded as the talisman of the club because of his Sheffield upbringing and passion for the club.
He signed for Preston North End for £400,000 in November 2004.
At Preston, Sedgwick started to fulfill his potential as a right midfielder under Billy Davies although the departure of Davies affected the certainty of his place in the team. Sedgwick did lose his place to Simon Whaley
on the right wing when new manager Paul Simpson took charge at Preston. Towards the beginning of the 2006/2007 season, Sedgwick was asked to play in central midfield, a new position for the winger, forming a partnership with Paul McKenna
.
In May 2010, Preston Boss Darren Ferguson
said that he would not be extending Sedgwick's contract at the club as he was surplus to requirements. Sedgwick is widely regarded as a legend at Preston and manager at the time, Billy Davies, said Sedgwick puts more effort in than any other player he has ever seen.
He has also been frequently likened to footballer Cristiano Ronaldo for his use of skill and unbelievable tricks while on the ball. Aside from trickery, Sedgwick is known for his trademark 40 yard screamers which were common while he was playing for Preston North End.
On 7 June 2010 he became, Sheffield Wednesday manager, Alan Irvine's first summer signing of the 2010/11 pre-season.
England
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professional footballer
Football (soccer)
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who is currently playing for League One
Football League One
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club Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
.
Sedgwick began his career as a right midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
at Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
, where he was affectionately known as the Yorkshire Express, and made over 250 first team appearances in a seven year stint at the Yorkshire club. During that time he earned a reputation as an honest hard-working right-midfielder with good distribution skills. He was often regarded as the talisman of the club because of his Sheffield upbringing and passion for the club.
He signed for Preston North End for £400,000 in November 2004.
At Preston, Sedgwick started to fulfill his potential as a right midfielder under Billy Davies although the departure of Davies affected the certainty of his place in the team. Sedgwick did lose his place to Simon Whaley
Simon Whaley
Simon Whaley is an English footballer who now plays for Chorley after a short spell on non-contract terms with Burton Albion. He plays as a winger...
on the right wing when new manager Paul Simpson took charge at Preston. Towards the beginning of the 2006/2007 season, Sedgwick was asked to play in central midfield, a new position for the winger, forming a partnership with Paul McKenna
Paul McKenna
Paul McKenna is an English hypnotist and self-improvement author.McKenna has written and produced books and multimedia products, hosted self-improvement television shows and presents seminars in hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming, weight loss and motivation.-Career:Paul McKenna started in...
.
In May 2010, Preston Boss Darren Ferguson
Darren Ferguson
Darren Ferguson is a Scottish football manager and former player, currently in his second spell as the manager of Peterborough United...
said that he would not be extending Sedgwick's contract at the club as he was surplus to requirements. Sedgwick is widely regarded as a legend at Preston and manager at the time, Billy Davies, said Sedgwick puts more effort in than any other player he has ever seen.
He has also been frequently likened to footballer Cristiano Ronaldo for his use of skill and unbelievable tricks while on the ball. Aside from trickery, Sedgwick is known for his trademark 40 yard screamers which were common while he was playing for Preston North End.
On 7 June 2010 he became, Sheffield Wednesday manager, Alan Irvine's first summer signing of the 2010/11 pre-season.
External links
- Chris Sedgwick player profile at pnefc.net