Martin Peter "Max" Christie (born 7 November 1971), is a Scottish former professional

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who played as a midfielder for several clubs in the

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. He is the current

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of Tranent Juniors in the

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Career

Christie began his senior career at Hearts, however he did not make a competitive appearance for the club and spent time on loan at

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under the management of his father

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. He joined Meadowbank permanently in 1991 where his form earned him a move to the Premier Division with

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. Christie later rejoined his father at

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then again at

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before dropping down to

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level with Arniston Rangers where he assumed a coaching role. He was appointed manager of Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic in May 2011, winning the East Region Superleague and leading the side to the semi-finals of the Scottish Junior Cup, where they lost on penalties to Auchinleck Talbot, in his first season in charge. Christie resigned from his position at Bonnyrigg in at the end of August 2014 and joined Broxburn Athletic as assistant to Steve Pittman. He took charge of Broxburn in April 2015 following Pittmans resignation. After resigning as Broxburn manager in November 2017, Christie again quickly re-entered the game as manager of Tranent Juniors the following month. Christie was appointed as Bo'ness United manager in January 2019 and guided the club to promotion to the

after they were declared champions of the East of Scotland Premier Division in April 2020. He resigned as Bo'ness United manager in March 2023.

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;Alloa Athletic *

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