Ben Chorley
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Benjamin Francis "Ben" Chorley (born 30 September 1982 in Sidcup
, England
), is an English
footballer currently with Leyton Orient
.
A central-defender, Chorley was originally an Arsenal
trainee, where he won the FA Youth Cup
in 2001. He joined Milton Keynes Dons in 2003, when they were still known as Wimbledon
, having previously been on loan with Brentford
.
It was announced on 26 October 2006 that he had joined Gillingham
on a 3 month loan. He made his debut for Gillingham as a second half sub for Andrew Crofts
in a 2–0 home win over Carlisle United
on October 18. His first goal was the winner in a 3–2 away win over Tranmere Rovers
on 23 December 2006.
On the 10 January 2007 he signed another loan contract at Gillingham
for the rest of the season, days after finishing his previous loan spell. It was announced on 8 May 2007 that Chorley's loan with Gillingham was not to be renewed. Later the same day, it was announced that his contract with the Dons had been terminated by mutual consent.
In July 2007 he joined Tranmere Rovers
, signing a two-year contract. He was in and out of the Rovers team in his first year, facing competition from Antony Kay
for a centre back spot. He got his first goal for the club in the 2–1 win away at Southend United
in October 2007.
On 17 June 2009, Leyton Orient signed Chorley on a two year deal from Tranmere Rovers.
Ben attended Crown Woods School
Sidcup
Sidcup is a district in South East London in the London Borough of Bexley and small parts of the district in the London Borough of Greenwich.Located south east of Charing Cross, Sidcup is bordered by the London Boroughs of Greenwich and Bromley and Kent County Council, and whilst now part of...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
), is an English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer currently with Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
.
A central-defender, Chorley was originally an Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
trainee, where he won the FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
in 2001. He joined Milton Keynes Dons in 2003, when they were still known as Wimbledon
Wimbledon F.C.
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football...
, having previously been on loan with Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
.
It was announced on 26 October 2006 that he had joined Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
on a 3 month loan. He made his debut for Gillingham as a second half sub for Andrew Crofts
Andrew Crofts (footballer)
Andrew Lawrence Crofts is a Wales international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a midfielder.He started his career with Gillingham, for whom he made his Football League debut at the age of 16, and made over 190 appearances for the Kent-based club...
in a 2–0 home win over Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
on October 18. His first goal was the winner in a 3–2 away win over Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
on 23 December 2006.
On the 10 January 2007 he signed another loan contract at Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
for the rest of the season, days after finishing his previous loan spell. It was announced on 8 May 2007 that Chorley's loan with Gillingham was not to be renewed. Later the same day, it was announced that his contract with the Dons had been terminated by mutual consent.
In July 2007 he joined Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
, signing a two-year contract. He was in and out of the Rovers team in his first year, facing competition from Antony Kay
Antony Kay
Antony Roland Kay is an English professional footballer. He currently plays for Huddersfield Town in Football League One, as a defender and a midfielder.-Barnsley:...
for a centre back spot. He got his first goal for the club in the 2–1 win away at Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
in October 2007.
On 17 June 2009, Leyton Orient signed Chorley on a two year deal from Tranmere Rovers.
Personal life
Chorley has one daughter, Dolly, born in 2008.Ben attended Crown Woods School