Leeds fans with short memories will cite Jon Woodgate and Rio Ferdinand as the best defenders since the glory days, but Chris Fairclough was far more significant than both. Quick, athletic and tough, he was a key cog in the 1990 and 1992 title-winning campaigns. He only looked bad when, in keeping with Leeds tradition, he was played out of position in midfield.
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Courtney Huw Fairclough | |
| Date of birth | April 12, 1964 (1964-04-12) | |
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | |
| Height | 5'11" | |
| Playing position | Central defender | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1981-1987 1987-1989 1989 1989-1995 1995-1998 1998-1999 1999 1999-2001 | Nottingham Forest Tottenham Hotspur → Leeds United (loan) Leeds United Bolton Wanderers Notts County → York City (loan) York City | 107 (1) 60 (5) 3 (0) 189 (21) 90 (8) 16 (1) 11 (0) 26 (0) |
| National team | ||
| 1984-1988 | England U21 | 7 (1) |
1 Senior club appearances and goals | ||