Christopher John Duffy (born 31 October 1973) is an English former

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who played as a defender and a

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Career

Initially playing in the youth set-up at both

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and

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, Duffy signed professional terms with Crewe in 1992. Whilst at Crewe, Duffy joined

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for a nine-game loan spell in the 1991–1992 season. In 1993, Duffy signed for

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, making 31

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appearances at the club, scoring once. In 1994, Duffy signed for

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, playing for the club for five seasons, before signing for

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in July 1999 for a record transfer fee of £5,000. In 2006, Duffy briefly signed for Salisbury City, before joining former Canvey Island manager Jeff King at

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, following King's takeover of the club. In July 2009, Duffy signed for East Thurrock United. After retiring from football in 2010, Duffy took up a physiotherapist role at Chelmsford City.

References

1973 births Living people Men's association football defenders Men's association football midfielders English men's footballers Sportspeople from Eccles, Greater Manchester Footballers from Greater Manchester Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Mossley A.F.C. players Wigan Athletic F.C. players Northwich Victoria F.C. players Canvey Island F.C. players Salisbury City F.C. players Chelmsford City F.C. players East Thurrock United F.C. players English Football League players England men's semi-pro international footballers Association football physiotherapists Chelmsford City F.C. non-playing staff {{England-footy-defender-1970s-stub