Goalkeeper Training in Wigan

Goalkeeper Training in Wigan

Venues

Wigan

Rivington

Chorley





Welcome to goalkeeper training in Wigan. Chris started his football journey with Robin Park FC u9’s, who played in the Wigan and District Youth Football League on a Sunday morning. At age 11 Chris was picked up by Everton FC and spent four years in their academy before being released. Bradford City FC then signed Chris on a 2 year YTS contract. During this time Chris played in the FA Youth Cup, beating a Southampton team which included Luke Shaw and James Ward-Prowse before being knocked out by Preston North End in the Fourth Round. Chris was also loaned out by Bradford to Liverpool FC to play in the u17’s AEGON Future Cup, playing Anderlecht, China’s National Team, Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

Following his release by Bradford in 2011 Chris’ journey continued at the Glenn Hoddle Academy and then into Non League. In 2013 Chris signed for Radcliffe FC, he won the Young Player of the season for 2013/14 then again for 2015/16. During the 2016/17 season Chris got a move and joined Southport FC in the National League. 2018 became a difficult year for Chris as he picked up several injuries, however he did make a successful return to playing in 2019, helping Atherton Collieries lift the Evo-Stik North league title.

When football resumed following Covid and lockdown Chris joined Northwich Victoria FC, winning Manager’s Player of the Year for 2021/22 following a successful season.

As a coach Chris has worked with goalkeepers for over 12 years, seeing keepers move onto clubs such as – Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Accrington Stanley, Harrogate Town and Lincoln City. Chris has three simple goals when working as a coach – To help make better players, better people and better team mates.

Contact 07925376537 or chrischeetham930@gmail.com for times and venues.