Chris Whelpdale Explained

Chris Whelpdale
Fullname:Christopher Mark Whelpdale
Birth Date:27 January 1987
Birth Place:Harold Wood, England[1]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Whitehawk
Youthclubs1:Norwich City
Youthclubs2:Arsenal
Youthclubs3:Ipswich Town
Years1:2004–2006
Clubs1:Maldon Town
Years2:2006–2007
Clubs2:Billericay Town
Caps2:37
Goals2:14
Years3:2007–2011
Clubs3:Peterborough United
Caps3:124
Goals3:12
Years4:2010
Clubs4:Gillingham (loan)
Caps4:4
Goals4:3
Years5:2011–2014
Clubs5:Gillingham
Caps5:104
Goals5:20
Years6:2014–2016
Clubs6:Stevenage
Caps6:60
Goals6:15
Years7:2016–2017
Clubs7:AFC Wimbledon
Caps7:17
Goals7:1
Years8:2017–2018
Clubs8:Stevenage
Caps8:27
Goals8:1
Years9:2018–2020
Clubs9:Chelmsford City
Caps9:66
Goals9:17
Years10:2020–2023
Clubs10:Eastbourne Borough
Caps10:62
Goals10:18
Years11:2023–2024
Clubs11:Lewes
Caps11:40
Goals11:12
Years12:2024–
Clubs12:Whitehawk
Caps12:3
Goals12:0
Club-Update:10:43, 20 August 2024 (UTC)

Christopher Mark Whelpdale (born 27 January 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Whitehawk.

Career

After playing local football in Brentwood, Whelpdale was recruited by Norwich City's youth academy. Whelpdale later moved to Arsenal and Ipswich Town before being released.[2]

Whelpdale began his senior career at Maldon Town, after not being offered a scholarship by Ipswich, before moving shortly to Billericay Town.

Peterborough United

In 2007 Whelpdale signed for League Two side Peterborough United, rejecting League One side Southend United, who had just been relegated from the Football League Championship.

Gillingham

He joined Gillingham on loan in the 2010–11 season and scored three goals in four games for the League Two team. He joined Gillingham on a permanent basis in July 2011.[3] Whelpdale was part of the Gillingham side that won the 2012–13 League Two title.[4]

Stevenage

He rejected a new deal from Gillingham and signed for League Two side Stevenage on 30 June 2014.[5]

AFC Wimbledon

On 28 June 2016 Whelpdale signed for League One side AFC Wimbledon.[6] He scored his first goal for Wimbledon in a 3–2 EFL Cup loss against Peterborough United on 9 August 2016.[7]

Stevenage

On 28 July 2017, Whelpdale re-signed for Stevenage.[8] Whelpdale made 27 League Two appearances, starting 19 times, scoring once, before departing the club.

Chelmsford City

On 10 August 2018, Whelpdale signed for Chelmsford City.[9] On 27 August 2018, Whelpdale scored his first goal for the club in a 5–3 away win against Hemel Hempstead Town.[10] On 30 January 2020, Whelpdale was confirmed as assistant to interim manager Robbie Simpson alongside Michael Spillane following the sacking of Rod Stringer.[11]

Eastbourne Borough

On 29 July 2020, Whelpdale left Chelmsford to join fellow National League South club Eastbourne Borough.[12]

Lewes

On 19 July 2023, Whelpdale signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Lewes.[13] He scored on his league debut against Cray Wanderers on 12 August.

Whitehawk

On 17 June 2024, Whelpdale joined fellow Isthmian Premier Division side Whitehawk.[14]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Peterborough United2007–08[15] League Two353402010423
2008–09League One387300010427
2009–10Championship291102100322
2010–11League One221101020261
Total1241290514014213
Gillingham (loan)2010–11League Two4300000043
Gillingham2011–12League Two39123010104412
2012–13League Two417102010457
2013–14League One241201010281
Total1042060403011720
Stevenage2014–15League Two397201030457
2015–16League Two218210010249
Total60154110406916
AFC Wimbledon2016–17League One171301120232
Stevenage2017–18League Two271201020321
Chelmsford City2018–19National League South39911404410
2019–20National League South2781051339
Total66172100917719
Eastbourne Borough2020–21National League South131144001715
2021–22National League South2943010334
2022–23National League South2031131245
Total62188500417424
Lewes2023–24[16] Isthmian League Premier Division4012322

Notes and References

  1. Book: Glenda. Rollin. Jack. Rollin. Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013. 2012. Headline. London. 978-0-7553-6356-8. 473. 43rd.
  2. Web site: Dons story inspires Chris. A.F.C. Wimbledon. 10 August 2018. 29 November 2016.
  3. http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/PressReleases/0,,10416~2385140,00.html Gillingham F.C.
  4. News: 2013-04-20. Gillingham 2-2 AFC Wimbledon. en-gb. BBC Sport. 2020-07-04.
  5. News: Stevenage sign Ronnie Henry, Chris Whelpdale & Simon Walton. BBC Sport . 2016-07-02.
  6. Web site: Neal lands key target. Slavin. Chris. 2016-07-02.
  7. News: Peterborough 3–2 AFC Wimbledon. BBC Sport. 9 August 2016. 9 August 2016.
  8. Web site: Chris Whelpdale: Stevenage re-sign former AFC Wimbledon winger. BBC Sport. 10 August 2018. 28 July 2017.
  9. Web site: City sign former Peterborough United midfielder. Chelmsford City F.C.. 10 August 2018. 10 August 2018.
  10. Web site: Hemel Hempstead Town vs. Chelmsford City 3–5. Soccerway. 29 August 2018.
  11. Web site: First Team Update . 30 January 2020 . Chelmsford City F.C. . 30 January 2020.
  12. Web site: Whelpdale Departs . 29 July 2020 . Chelmsford City F.C. . 29 July 2020.
  13. Web site: Chris Whelpdale Signs . 19 July 2023 . Lewes F.C. . 19 July 2023.
  14. 1802771486404415717. We are thrilled to announce the arrival of experienced midfielder, Chris Whelpdale! ✍️ #COYH ❤️. HawksFCOfficial. Whitehawk F.C.. 17 June 2024. 20 June 2024.
  15. Web site: Soccerway . C. Whelpdale: Summary . 20 January 2021.
  16. Web site: Lewes – Appearances – Chris Whelpdale – 2023-2024. www.footballwebpages.co.uk. 20 June 2024.