Chris Wright (footballer)
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Chris Wright is an English footballer. He is a goalkeeper and currently plays for Boston Town.
, his first call-up was in a Carling Cup
quarter-final against Manchester United
, for which he was named as one of the substitutes, but didn't play during the match. Wright was released by Arsenal in the summer of 2005.
on 15 October 2005 when regular custodian Nathan Abbey
was suspended. Wright was released by Boston at the end of the 2005–06 season and joined Bishop's Stortford
. He rejoined Boston in July 2007 but left in December of the same year. Wright went on to join a number of non league teams most recently Sleaford Town and Corby Town, whilst playing footbal.l Wright joined Pygott & Crone as a financial advisor. In October 2008, Wright left Boston United, with personal reasons being cited for his release. Following the end of traveling in Australia
, Wright opted to re-sign for Boston for a third spell on 3 February 2009, signing for new manager Steve Welsh
. He was released at the end of the 2008–09 season and joined local rivals Stamford. In July 2011 he joined former Boston United player Shane Clancy at Boston Town
Arsenal
Initially a member of the youth program at ArsenalArsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
, his first call-up was in a Carling Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
quarter-final against Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
, for which he was named as one of the substitutes, but didn't play during the match. Wright was released by Arsenal in the summer of 2005.
Boston United
Wright was signed by Boston on a free transfer. He spent a season with the Pilgrims, making a solitary league appearance against Bristol RoversBristol 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....
on 15 October 2005 when regular custodian Nathan Abbey
Nathan Abbey
Nathanael "Nathan" Abbey is a journeyman English professional football goalkeeper currently without a team.-Career:Abbey was born in Islington, London and began his football career as a trainee with Luton Town, turning professional in August 1995...
was suspended. Wright was released by Boston at the end of the 2005–06 season and joined Bishop's Stortford
Bishop's Stortford F.C.
Bishop's Stortford F.C. is an English football club based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. The club are currently members of the Conference North and play at Woodside Park.-History:The club was established in 1874...
. He rejoined Boston in July 2007 but left in December of the same year. Wright went on to join a number of non league teams most recently Sleaford Town and Corby Town, whilst playing footbal.l Wright joined Pygott & Crone as a financial advisor. In October 2008, Wright left Boston United, with personal reasons being cited for his release. Following the end of traveling in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, Wright opted to re-sign for Boston for a third spell on 3 February 2009, signing for new manager Steve Welsh
Steve Welsh
Steven George Welsh is a former professional footballer and currently Head of Youth Development at Boston United. He joined the Pilgrims in October 2005 and acted as manager from 18 December 2008 until the end of the 2008-2009 season...
. He was released at the end of the 2008–09 season and joined local rivals Stamford. In July 2011 he joined former Boston United player Shane Clancy at Boston Town