Chris Holroyd

Chris Holroyd

Christopher "Chris" Holroyd (born 24 October 1986) is an English professional football player who plays as a striker. Holroyd started his football career at Crewe Alexandra, progressing through the club's youth system, before failing to earn a professional contract in 2005. He subsequently joined Chester City for the third year of his scholarship, and signed professional terms in 2006. Holroyd broke into Chester's first-team during the 2006–07 season, and played over fifty times for the club. However, in July 2008, Holroyd left Chester by mutual agreement with a year remaining on his contract.

A month later, in August 2008, Holroyd signed for Conference National side Cambridge United, scoring ten goals in his first season with the club. The following season, Holroyd's goalscoring form during the first-half of the 2009–10 campaign led to him signing for League One side Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee in January 2010. In September 2010, Holroyd joined Stevenage on a three-month loan deal. He was loaned out again in March 2011 to Bury, playing a handful of games. At the end of the 2010–11 season, Holroyd was released by Brighton, and was subsequently signed by Rotherham United in June 2011.

He joined League One side Preston North End for an undisclosed fee in January 2012. In September 2012, Holroyd joined Macclesfield on loan until January 2013. On returning to his parent club, his contract was cancelled by mutual consent. Holroyd is currently in talks with Macclesfield Town regarding a permanent move to the Moss Rose.