Chris Brown (footballer, born 1984)

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Chris Brown
Personal information
Full name Christopher Alan Brown
Date of birth (1984-12-11) 11 December 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Doncaster, England
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Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Blackburn Rovers
Number 9
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2007 Sunderland 66 (9)
2003–2004 → Doncaster Rovers (loan) 22 (10)
2005 → Hull City (loan) 13 (1)
2007–2008 Norwich City 18 (1)
2008–2011 Preston North End 107 (18)
2011–2014 Doncaster Rovers 87 (19)
2014– Blackburn Rovers 23 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:10, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Christopher Alan "Chris" Brown (born 11 December 1984)[1] is an English footballer, who currently plays for Blackburn Rovers as a forward.

Playing career

Sunderland

Born in Doncaster, Brown was a prolific goalscorer at school and youth level, Brown rose through the youth ranks at the team he supported as a boy, Sunderland, making his debut for the under-19 team at the age of just 15. However, Brown suffered a setback in 2002 when he damaged his cruciate ligament whilst playing for the reserve side, forcing him to miss the entire 2002/2003 season. During this season Sunderland were relegated from the Premier League.

After making a successful recovery, Brown was promoted to the Sunderland first team, and was allocated the number 31 shirt for the club's first season back in the First Division. During the season, Brown was loaned to Doncaster Rovers, where he made 22 appearances during his seven-month stay, scoring 10 goals. Brown ended the season with a Nationwide Division Three winners medal, finishing four points ahead of future club Hull City, who finished second.

Brown was handed the number 20 squad number at Sunderland for the 04/05 season, with many tipping Brown to break through into the first team that season as the club bounced back from a play-off defeat to Crystal Palace the year below. Brown was named as an unused substitute for the trip to Plymouth on 21 August and officially Brown made his debut for Sunderland on 21 September, scoring twice in the 3–3 draw with Crewe Alexandra in the League Cup. Although Sunderland lost the game on penalties, Brown impressed enough to retain his place for the trip to Leeds United four days later, with the game resuling in a 1–0 victory for Sunderland.

Brown featured throughout the season for Sunderland, making 14 starts and 23 substitute appearances, scoring 7 goals. Although mainly being used as a substitute during the first half of the season, Brown enjoyed an extended run in the side towards the end of the campaign, as Sunderland clinched the newly renamed Football League Championship title and won promotion. At the end of the season, Brown was beaten by team-mate Stephen Elliott for the club's "young player of the year" award.

Brown featured for Sunderland during the pre-season tour of US and Canada, though was told by manager Mick McCarthy that he needed to gain further first team experience on loan at another club. Brown made a second half substitute appearance against Liverpool at Anfield on 20 August and later joined Championship side Hull City on loan on 8 September until January. Brown struggled during his time at the KC Stadium however, scoring once against Reading[2] in 13 appearances, and was recalled by Sunderland in November. After three appearances back at Sunderland however, Brown picked up an injury which would sideline him until March, by which time Sunderland looked destined for relegation after a disaster of a season.

Norwich City

Brown completed a £325,000 move to Norwich on 11 January 2007 [1], signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. [2] Upon signing he was allocated the number 14 shirt previously worn by Leon McKenzie. He was sent off for a second bookable offence on his first start for Norwich.

He made his debut as a substitute in the 3–1 league defeat against Plymouth and made his full debut against Blackpool in the FA cup 4th round although he was sent off in the 2nd half.[3] Shortly after his suspension he suffered a hamstring injury which disrupted the start of his Norwich career.

On 23 October 2007, in his 20th appearance for the club in all competitions, Brown opened his Norwich City account with a goal against Burnley in a 2–1 defeat.[4]

Preston North End

On 10 January 2008, Brown completed a £400,000 Move to Preston North End. Brown made his debut against Watford and received the man of the match award after an impressive performance.[citation needed]

Doncaster Rovers

On 7 July 2011, Brown joined Doncaster Rovers on a free transfer after his contract with Preston North End ended.[citation needed]

Blackburn Rovers

On 23 June 2014, Brown signed a two-year deal with Blackburn Rovers.[5] In Mid-September, it was reported Chris was going for surgery on his knee and will return within 6 weeks.[6]

Career statistics

As of
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Doncaster Rovers (loan) 2003–04[7] Division Three 22 10 0 0 0 0 — 22 10
Sunderland 2004–05[8] Championship 37 5 2 0 1 2 — 40 7
2005–06[9] Premier League 13 1 0 0 0 0 — 13 1
2006–07[10] Championship 16 3 0 0 0 0 — 16 3
Total 66 9 2 0 1 2 — 69 11
Hull City (loan) 2005–06[9] Championship 13 1 0 0 0 0 — 13 1
Norwich City 2007–08[11] Championship 31 6 2 0 3 0 — 36 6
Preston North End 2007–08[11] Championship 17 0 2 0 0 0 — 19 5
2008–09[12] Championship 30 6 0 0 0 0 2[lower-alpha 1] 0 32 6
2009–10[13] Championship 43 6 2 1 3 4 — 48 11
2010–11[14] Championship 16 1 1 999999 3 0 — 20 1
Total 106 18 7 1 6 4 2 0 121 23
Doncaster Rovers 2011–12[15] Championship 11 2 0 0 1 1 — 12 3
2012–13[16] League One 36 9 2 1 2 0 2[lower-alpha 2] 1 42 11
2013–14[17] Championship 40 9 1 0 2 0 — 43 9
Total 87 20 3 1 5 1 2 1 97 23
Career total 294 58 12 2 12 7 4 1 322 68
  1. ↑ Appearances in Football League play-offs
  2. ↑ Appearances in Football League Trophy

Controversy

Paintball shooting

On 7 September 2004, shortly before Brown's debut for Sunderland, Brown was cautioned by Northumbria Police along with team-mates Sean Taylor and Ryan Bell for firing paintballs at passers-by from a car.[3] The trio were initially suspended by the club during investigations, and were fined and handed written warnings for their behaviour. During a statement, the trio said they were "embarrassed" by their behaviour, and apologised for their actions. [4] Brown made his debut the same day his fine was announced on 21 September 2004 and remained a first-team regular until his departure from the club.

Honours

Doncaster Rovers (loan)
Sunderland
Doncaster Rovers

References

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