Chris Dunleavy

Chris Dunleavy (born 30 December 1949) is an English former professional footballer who played for Everton, Southport, Philadelphia Atoms, Chester, Halifax Town and Wollongong FC.

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Personal information
Date of birth	(1949-12-30) 30 December 1949 (age 75)
Place of birth	Liverpool, England
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1968–1969	Everton	0	(0)
1969–1973	Southport	147	(9)
1973–1974	Philadelphia Atoms	37	(0)
1973–1976	Chester	76	(0)
1976–1981	Halifax Town	181	(13)
1981–1983	Wollongong City	78	(6)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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Dunleavy was voted Chester's player of the year for 1973–74 but suffered a broken leg during their 3–0 win against Torquay United the following season.^[1] This meant he missed the remainder of the club's first promotion season, but he remained at Chester until moving to Halifax Town in October 1976 along with Tony Loska.^[2]

Dunleavy joined Wollongong City in the Australian National Soccer League in 1981 where he played three seasons with the south coast club.

• Sumner, Chas (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City F.C. 1885-1997. Yore Publications. ISBN 978-1-874427-52-0.
• Jose, Colin (2003). North American Soccer League Encyclopedia. Haworth, NJ: St. Johann Press. ISBN 978-1-878282-26-2.

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