Chris Kiwomya
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Christopher Mark Kiwomya (born 2 December 1969 in Huddersfield
, Yorkshire
) is a former professional footballer of Ugandan descent, the brother of fellow player Andy Kiwomya
.
He was at Ipswich Town
as a trainee and played over 250 games, and was the club's top scorer in the 1991–92
season in which Ipswich were promoted from the old Second Division
. In total he scored over 50 goals for the East Anglia
n club, working in partnership with Jason Dozzell
. Whilst at Ipswich he played for England U21s
, preventing him playing for the Uganda national team
, which he qualified for through his parentage.
He signed for Arsenal
in a £1.25million deal in February 1995, as one of George Graham
's last signings for the club, along with John Hartson
. He made his debut against Everton
on 14 January 1995, but failed to make a lasting impression at Arsenal; although he scored three goals in 17 appearances in 1994–95
, he did not play for the club again after that season. Graham had been sacked in February for a highly-publicised "bungs" incident, and Stewart Houston
had remained in charge until the appointment of Bruce Rioch
after the end of the season. The acquisition of Dennis Bergkamp
, as well as competition from the likes of Ian Wright
and Hartson, left Kiwomya way down the pecking order.
He spent 1996–97
on loan at Le Havre AC
of France, making 7 appearances without scoring. He also spent time with Selangor FA
in the Malaysian league. In August 1998, more than three years after his last game for Arsenal, he finally left Highbury
on a free transfer and signed for QPR
. He played for QPR for three seasons, scoring 30 times in almost 100 appearances before joining AaB Aalborg in Denmark in 2001, again on a free transfer. His contract was cancelled later that year after he failed to secure a first team place and he returned to England to trial for Grimsby Town
and Sheffield United
, but failed to secure a contract with either.
In July 2008 he was appointed as reserve team development coach at Ipswich Town
. He left the position in May 2011.
Huddersfield
Huddersfield is a large market town within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England, situated halfway between Leeds and Manchester. It lies north of London, and south of Bradford, the nearest city....
, Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
) is a former professional footballer of Ugandan descent, the brother of fellow player Andy Kiwomya
Andy Kiwomya
Andrew Derek Kiwomya is an English former professional footballer who played as both a left winger and a striker.-Career:...
.
He was at Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
as a trainee and played over 250 games, and was the club's top scorer in the 1991–92
1991-92 in English football
- First Division :The last-ever league championship before the creation of the Premier League was won by Leeds United who overhauled Manchester United thanks to the efforts of, among others, Gordon Strachan, Lee Chapman, David Batty, Gary Speed and Gary McAllister...
season in which Ipswich were promoted from the old Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
. In total he scored over 50 goals for the East Anglia
East Anglia
East Anglia is a traditional name for a region of eastern England, named after an ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom, the Kingdom of the East Angles. The Angles took their name from their homeland Angeln, in northern Germany. East Anglia initially consisted of Norfolk and Suffolk, but upon the marriage of...
n club, working in partnership with Jason Dozzell
Jason Dozzell
Jason Irvin Winans Dozzell is an English former professional association footballer who made more than 500 Football League appearances for Ipswich Town, Tottenham Hotspur, Northampton Town and Colchester United...
. Whilst at Ipswich he played for England U21s
England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
, preventing him playing for the Uganda national team
Uganda national football team
The Uganda national football team, nicknamed The Cranes, is the national team of Uganda and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations...
, which he qualified for through his parentage.
He signed for 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...
in a £1.25million deal in February 1995, as one of George Graham
George Graham (footballer)
George Graham is a Scottish former football player and manager. He is best remembered for his success at Arsenal, as a player in the 1970s and then as manager from 1986 until 1995.-Early life:...
's last signings for the club, along with John Hartson
John Hartson
John Hartson is a former Welsh international footballer who played as a striker, best known for his spells with West Ham and Celtic. Hartson also featured prominently for Wales, earning 51 caps until his international retirement in 2006...
. He made his debut against Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
on 14 January 1995, but failed to make a lasting impression at Arsenal; although he scored three goals in 17 appearances in 1994–95
1994-95 in English football
-Premiership:Blackburn Rovers ended their 81-year wait for the league title thanks to the strike partnership of Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton which scored a total of more than 50 league goals. Manchester United would have made it three league titles in a row if they had been able to turn a 1-1 draw...
, he did not play for the club again after that season. Graham had been sacked in February for a highly-publicised "bungs" incident, and Stewart Houston
Stewart Houston
Stewart Mackie Houston is a Scottish former football player and coach.A left back, Houston's first professional club were Chelsea, but he failed to break into the first team and only made 14 appearances in five years. He was sold to Brentford in 1972...
had remained in charge until the appointment of Bruce Rioch
Bruce Rioch
Bruce David Rioch is an English-born football manager and former player. He was manager of Aalborg BK in the Danish Superliga, until his sacking on 23 October 2008....
after the end of the season. The acquisition of Dennis Bergkamp
Dennis Bergkamp
Dennis Nicolaas Bergkamp , is a former Dutch professional footballer who is currently the assistant manager to Frank de Boer at Ajax. At club level he played for Ajax, Internazionale, and Arsenal, and also represented the Netherlands at international level...
, as well as competition from the likes of Ian Wright
Ian Wright
Ian Edward Wright, MBE is a retired English footballer turned television and radio personality.Wright enjoyed success with London clubs Crystal Palace and Arsenal, spending six years with the former and seven years with the latter. With Arsenal he has lifted the Premier League title and both major...
and Hartson, left Kiwomya way down the pecking order.
He spent 1996–97
1996-97 in English football
The 1996–1997 season was the 117th season of competitive football in England.Arrival into the league and exit out of the league returns in the fourth tier for the first time after its 3 season absence with only 1 relegation spot.- Premier League :...
on loan at Le Havre AC
Le Havre AC
Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
of France, making 7 appearances without scoring. He also spent time with Selangor FA
Selangor FA
The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
in the Malaysian league. In August 1998, more than three years after his last game for Arsenal, he finally left Highbury
Arsenal Stadium
Arsenal Stadium was a football stadium in Highbury, North London, which was the home ground of Arsenal Football Club between 6 September 1913 and 7 May 2006...
on a free transfer and signed for QPR
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
. He played for QPR for three seasons, scoring 30 times in almost 100 appearances before joining AaB Aalborg in Denmark in 2001, again on a free transfer. His contract was cancelled later that year after he failed to secure a first team place and he returned to England to trial for Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
and Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
, but failed to secure a contract with either.
In July 2008 he was appointed as reserve team development coach at Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
. He left the position in May 2011.