17 Facts About Dean Chandler

Dean Andrew Robert Chandler was born on 6 May 1976 and is an English former professional footballer.

Dean Chandler last played for Redbridge and has represented England's Learning Disability team.

On his return, Dean Chandler found it difficult to break into the Charlton first team and in March 1997 was loaned to Torquay United.

Dean Chandler made his Torquay debut against Lincoln City at Sincil Bank, but lasted only 20 minutes before going off with an ankle injury.

Dean Chandler returned a fortnight later and played a further three league games for the Gulls.

Dean Chandler scored on his Conference debut the following day against Cheltenham Town at the Huish.

Dean Chandler remained at Yeovil until the end of January 1998, but returned to Lincoln at the end of the loan period.

Dean Chandler subsequently joined Chesham United, before signing for Slough Town on 26 November 1998.

Dean Chandler was released by Yeovil manager David Webb on 4 May 2000, but returned on 3 July on a three-month trial, Webb apparently having a change of heart.

Dean Chandler was then released again by Webb on 18 July 2000.

In September 2000, after a short spell completely out of the game, Dean Chandler began training with Slough Town, with a view to signing for them once fully fit, which he duly did.

Dean Chandler was sacked by Purfleet in April 2003 for a 'breach of club discipline'.

Dean Chandler subsequently joined Thurrock, moving to Ford United in August 2003.

Dean Chandler captained Ford to the First Round proper of the FA Cup, but scored an extra-time own goal as Ford lost at home to Port Vale.

Ford changed their name to Redbridge the following year and Dean Chandler was surprisingly released from the renamed club, joining East Thurrock United in June 2004.

Dean Chandler left East Thurrock in November 2005, joining Leyton, but in April 2006 moved on to Heybridge Swifts.

Dean Chandler subsequently rejoined East Thurrock United and returned to Redbridge in December 2007.