Max Christie (footballer) explained

Max Christie
Fullname:Martin Peter Christie[1]
Birth Date:7 November 1971
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Tranent Juniors (Manager)
Youthclubs1:Salvesen BC
Youthclubs2:Hutchison Vale
Years1:1987–1991
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1989–1990
Clubs2:→ Meadowbank Thistle (loan)
Caps2:13
Goals2:0
Years3:1991–1992
Caps3:34
Goals3:1
Years4:1992
Caps4:?
Goals4:?
Years5:1992–1993
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Years6:1993–1999
Caps6:96
Goals6:5
Years7:1999–2003
Caps7:100
Goals7:2
Totalcaps:248
Totalgoals:8
Nationalyears1:1992
Nationalteam1:Scotland U21[2]
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Manageryears1:2011–2014
Managerclubs1:Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic
Manageryears2:2015–2017
Managerclubs2:Broxburn Athletic
Manageryears3:2017–2019
Managerclubs3:Tranent Juniors
Manageryears4:2019-2023
Managerclubs4:Bo'ness United
Manageryears5:2023
Managerclubs5:Tranent Juniors
Club-Update:20:27, 13 January 2018 (UTC)

Martin Peter "Max" Christie (born 7 November 1971), is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs in the Scottish Football League. He was most recently manager of Tranent Juniors in the Lowland League.

Career

Christie began his senior career at Hearts,[3] however he did not make a competitive appearance for the club and spent time on loan at Meadowbank Thistle under the management of his father Terry. He joined Meadowbank permanently in 1991 where his form earned him a move to the Premier Division with Dundee. Christie later rejoined his father at Stenhousemuir then again at Alloa Athletic before dropping down to Junior 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.[4] Christie resigned from his position at Bonnyrigg in at the end of August 2014 and joined Broxburn Athletic as assistant to Steve Pittman.[5] He took charge of Broxburn in April 2015 following Pittmans resignation.[6]

After resigning as Broxburn manager in November 2017, Christie again quickly re-entered the game as manager of Tranent Juniors the following month.[7]

Christie was appointed as Bo'ness United manager in January 2019[8] and guided the club to promotion to the Lowland League after they were declared champions of the East of Scotland Premier Division in April 2020.[9]

He resigned as Bo'ness United manager in March 2023,[10] returning to Tranent for six matches before again resigning. [11]

Honours

Player

Alloa Athletic

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martin Peter Christie Record vs Heart of Midlothian. London Hearts Supporters Club. 27 December 2011.
  2. Web site: Max Christie . www.fitbastats.com . 11 October 2012.
  3. Web site: Max Christie Midfield. London Hearts Supporters Club. 27 December 2011.
  4. News: Linlithgow Rose 2 Bonnyrigg Rose 4. Daily Record. 30 May 2011. 27 December 2011.
  5. News: Thomson. Scott. Max Christie calls it quits as Bonnyrigg Rose boss. 13 January 2018. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com. 1 September 2014. en.
  6. News: Thomson. Scott. Pittman quits Broxburn to watch son star for Livi. 13 January 2018. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com. 15 April 2015. en.
  7. News: Max Christie: The aim is to take Tranent up a level. 13 January 2018. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com. 15 December 2017. en.
  8. Web site: New manager Max Christie: I aim to get Bo'ness United up through pyramid. 2020-07-02. www.linlithgowgazette.co.uk. en.
  9. Web site: Bo'ness United named as champions: Manager Max Christie is delighted. 2020-07-02. www.falkirkherald.co.uk. en.
  10. Web site: Bo'ness United boss Max Christie leaves club after cup defeat to local rivals Linlithgow Rose. 7 March 2023. www.falkirkherald.co.uk. en.
  11. Web site: Max Christie steps down as Tranent manager. 11 March 2024. www.eastlothiancourer.com. en.
  12. News: BELL'S CUP. spfl.co.uk. 15 April 2021.