Chris Coward

Chris Coward (born 23 July 1989) is an English footballer and brother to Andrew Coward, an actor that performed in The Jersey Boys musical. He came up through the Centre of Excellence youth system at Stockport County, where he became the youngest ever player to play in the Football League Cup aged 16 years and one month.[1] He played for Northwich Victoria and Ashton United on loan,[2][3] but was released by Stockport in June 2008.[4] He played for Hyde United during the 2008–09 season.

Chris Coward
Personal information
Full name Christopher Coward
Date of birth (1989-07-23) 23 July 1989
Place of birth Crumpsall, Manchester, England
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Stockport County
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2008 Stockport County 1 (1)
2007 → Northwich Victoria (loan) 1 (0)
2007 → Ashton United (loan) 4 (1)
2008–2009 Hyde United 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:39, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

References
  1. "Christopher Coward". Stockport County Football Club official website. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2009. He made his senior debut as substitute against Sheffield Wednesday in the 2005–06 League Cup, aged 16 years and 31 days to earn him the distinction of being the youngest ever player in the history of the League Cup competition.
  2. "Stockport duo join Vics on loan". BBC Sport. 6 October 2007. Retrieved 13 June 2009.
  3. Marshall, Bryan (14 November 2007). "Ossett Town 0 Ashton Utd 0". Tameside Advertiser. Retrieved 13 June 2009.
  4. "Promoted Stockport release nine". BBC Sport. 2 June 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2009.


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