Chris Wright (born 27 September 1986) is an English

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. He is a goalkeeper and currently plays for

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Career

Arsenal

Initially a member of the youth program at

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, his first call-up was in a

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quarter-final against

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, for which he was named as one of the substitutes, but didn't play during the match. Wright was released by Arsenal in the summer of 2005.

Later career

Wright was signed by Boston on a free transfer. He spent a season with the Pilgrims, making a solitary league appearance against

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on 15 October 2005 when regular custodian

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was suspended. Wright was released by Boston at the end of the 2005–06 season and joined

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. He rejoined Boston in July 2007 but left in December of the same year. Wright went on to join a number of non league teams most recently Sleaford Town and Corby Town, whilst playing football. Wright joined Pygott & Crone as a financial advisor. In October 2008, Wright left Boston United, with personal reasons being cited for his release. Following the end of traveling in Australia, Wright opted to re-sign for Boston for a third spell on 3 February 2009, signing for new manager Steve Welsh. He was released at the end of the 2008–09 season and joined local rivals Stamford. In July 2011 he joined former

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player Shane Clancy at

Personal life

Chris went to Cann Hall primary school in his hometown of Clacton On Sea, He then went on to study at Colbayns high school. Wright is presently a P.E. teacher and Head of Year at The Thomas Cowley High School in Donington.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wright, Chris 1986 births Living people Footballers from Colchester English men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Arsenal F.C. players Boston United F.C. players Bishop's Stortford F.C. players Sleaford Town F.C. players Corby Town F.C. players Stamford A.F.C. players Boston Town F.C. players English Football League players