15 Facts About Chris Blackburn

Christopher Raymond Blackburn was born on 2 August 1982 and is an English footballer who plays as a defender.

Chris Blackburn started as a midfielder and signed full pro forms at the Deva Stadium in 2000.

Chris Blackburn made 87 appearances for the Cheshire side between 1999 and 2003 before leaving in the summer of 2003 to play for the Nevada Wonders.

Chris Blackburn was a member of the Morecambe side that lost to Hereford United in the 2006 Conference National Play-off semi-final.

The consistent performances for Morecambe attracted the attention of other league clubs and in July 2007, Chris Blackburn joined Swindon Town.

Chris Blackburn scored twice for Swindon Town on his debut against Brentford in a Football League Trophy game.

Chris Blackburn returned to Swindon and was released at the end of the season, despite having a year left on his contract.

Chris Blackburn made his debut for the England National Game XI as a substitute against Italy in November 2002.

Chris Blackburn signed for Wrexham in June 2010 on a two-year contract after a good spell with Aldershot.

Chris Blackburn made his debut in August 2010 in an opening day victory over Cambridge United.

Chris Blackburn quickly became a first team regular, and a fans favourite with the way he broke play and cleared up loose balls.

Chris Blackburn felt that his best position was central defence, while Saunders could not guarantee him a starting role in this position.

Chris Blackburn joined AFC Telford United on 4 January 2012.

On 11 January 2013 it was announced Chris Blackburn had been released by the club.

Chris Blackburn is the nephew of former Manchester City midfielder Alan Oakes and the cousin of ex-Wolves keeper Michael Oakes.