Christopher Forrester
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Chris Forrester is an Irish
footballer currently playing for Bohemians
in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland
.
After moving to the senior ranks, he joined Bohemians where he was a regular in their under 20s and "A" team that reached the Newstalk Cup final (A Team) and the Dr. Tony O'Neill Cup final (under 20s). Unfortunately for Christopher and Bohs, they would be defeated in both.
With the financial uncertainty at Bohemians during the off season, Forrester found himself in the first team squad alongside some of ex Belvedere team mates such as Craig Sexton
and Keith Buckley
. He made his first team debut for the Gypsies on 7 March against Portadown F.C.
at Shamrock Park
. Having been on the bench for the opening league games, Christopher made his league debut for the Gypsies against UCD
on 8 April in a 2-0 win at Belfield, and scored his first goal for the club against Bray Wanderers on 2 May, netting the equaliser in a 1-1 draw.
His performances on the wing impressed many as he became a regular in the first team including featuring in Bohs Europa League tie against Olimpija Ljubljana in July. Forrester capped the off the season by being awarded the club's Young Player of the Year award for 2011. During the season, Chris also spent time on trial at Mick McCarthy
's Wolverhampton Wanderers
and Watford
.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
footballer currently playing for Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
.
Career
Christopher was a member of the successful Belvedere side who won the FAI Umbro under 17 Cup in 2010 by beating Carragaline United.After moving to the senior ranks, he joined Bohemians where he was a regular in their under 20s and "A" team that reached the Newstalk Cup final (A Team) and the Dr. Tony O'Neill Cup final (under 20s). Unfortunately for Christopher and Bohs, they would be defeated in both.
With the financial uncertainty at Bohemians during the off season, Forrester found himself in the first team squad alongside some of ex Belvedere team mates such as Craig Sexton
Craig Sexton
Craig Sexton is an Irish footballer currently playing for Bohemians in the League of Ireland.-Career:Craig was an underage international with the Republic of Ireland representing his country at under 15 and under 16 level while with the noted nursery club Belvedere F.C.After moving to the senior...
and Keith Buckley
Keith Buckley (Irish footballer)
Keith Buckley is an Irish footballer currently playing for Bohemians in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland.-Career:...
. He made his first team debut for the Gypsies on 7 March against Portadown F.C.
Portadown F.C.
Portadown F.C. is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club which plays in the IFA Premiership.The club was founded in the late 1880s and joined the Irish League in 1924. It is based in Portadown in County Armagh and plays its home games at Shamrock Park...
at Shamrock Park
Shamrock Park
Shamrock Park is a football stadium in Portadown, Northern Ireland. It is the home ground of Portadown F.C.. Shamrock Park used to be used for stock-car racing, but this has been discontinued in recent years...
. Having been on the bench for the opening league games, Christopher made his league debut for the Gypsies against UCD
University College Dublin A.F.C.
University College Dublin Association Football Club known commonly as UCD is the football team of University College Dublin. They play in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1895 was elected to the league in 1979 under the management of Dr. Tony O'Neill. Since the 2008 season they have...
on 8 April in a 2-0 win at Belfield, and scored his first goal for the club against Bray Wanderers on 2 May, netting the equaliser in a 1-1 draw.
His performances on the wing impressed many as he became a regular in the first team including featuring in Bohs Europa League tie against Olimpija Ljubljana in July. Forrester capped the off the season by being awarded the club's Young Player of the Year award for 2011. During the season, Chris also spent time on trial at Mick McCarthy
Mick McCarthy
Michael Joseph "Mick" McCarthy is an English-born former Irish international footballer who is currently the manager of Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he has been in charge since July 2006....
's Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
and Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
.