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17 Facts About Chris Hargreaves

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Christian Hargreaves was born on 12 May 1972 and is an English football manager, former footballer and pundit.

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Chris Hargreaves subsequently managed Torquay United from January 2014 until June 2015, and Yeovil Town from May until October 2022.

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Chris Hargreaves moved to West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer in July 1995, but made just two first team appearances for the Baggies.

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Chris Hargreaves joined Hereford United on loan in February 1996 until the end of the season when he moved to Hereford on a free transfer.

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Chris Hargreaves's next move was in July 1998 when he joined Plymouth Argyle on a free transfer.

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Chris Hargreaves was a regular in the Argyle side, leaving to join Northampton Town on a free transfer in June 2000.

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Chris Hargreaves made over 150 league appearances for Northampton, leaving to join Brentford in June 2004.

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Chris Hargreaves joined Oxford United on free transfer in July 2005, remaining with Oxford after their relegation to the Conference in 2006.

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Chris Hargreaves was released by Oxford in May 2007, signing for newly relegated Torquay United the following month.

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In January 2010 Chris Hargreaves completed a return to Oxford United, where he won promotion out of the Conference for the second successive season.

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On 6 January 2014, Chris Hargreaves was appointed as Torquay United manager.

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Chris Hargreaves was unable to keep Torquay in the Football League despite an upturn in form and performances.

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Chris Hargreaves was placed on gardening leave on 14 June 2015 after rejecting a pay cut.

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In September 2016, Chris Hargreaves was appointed under-21 coach at Bristol Rovers.

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Chris Hargreaves left his role with Rovers by mutual consent in February 2022 having seen a number of his Development Squad players progress into the first team picture including Alfie Kilgour, Luca Hoole and Jed Ward.

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On 18 May 2022, Chris Hargreaves was appointed as manager of National League club Yeovil Town, signing a two-year contract.

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Chris Hargreaves was born in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, and went to school at Lindsey School in Cleethorpes.