Chris Ramsey
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Chris Ramsey is a former professional footballer who played as a defender, most often as a right back.
, nicknamed "Rambo" for his physical and robust style of play.
He began his career as an apprentice at Bristol City before moving on to Brighton and Hove Albion.
He played for Brighton in the 1983 FA Cup Final
. The opponents were Manchester United and, after a drawn final at Wembley, Brighton lost the replay 4-0.
Ramsey was also a player-coach for the Naxxar Lions in the Maltese Premier Division, and in the United States
was a player, assistant coach and coach for the USL Cocoa Expos.
In 1998 Ramsey began working for the Football Association , holding the position of Regional Director of Coaching. While working for the Football Association he served as the head coach of the England U20 National Team. During his tenure as the U20 coach, Ramsey successfully guided the team to the 1999 FIFA World Cup Finals in Nigeria
. He was also the assistant coach of the U16 England Team at the 2000 European Championships in Israel. Ramsey also coached the U16s and U20s.
In addition to his coaching responsibilities while at the F.A., Ramsey was a scout for the Full National Team under Kevin Keegan. After leaving the F.A. Ramsey was the assistant coach at Luton Town F.C. until November 2000. Ramsey holds a UEFA
coaching licence and a Football Association Coach Education Diploma. He holds a diploma in Treatment of Sports Injuries and has a degree in Education, and a Masters degree in Science.
From 2001 to 2004 he managed Charleston Battery
, during which time the club were 2003 winners of the USL A-League.
Since 2004, Ramsey has worked as Head of Player Development at Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Reserves and Academy.
In 2008 he was listed amongst the 30 most influential black people in football by 'The Voice', Britain's leading newspaper for the black community.
Football career
Ramsey was born in EnglandEngland
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...
, nicknamed "Rambo" for his physical and robust style of play.
He began his career as an apprentice at Bristol City before moving on to Brighton and Hove Albion.
He played for Brighton in the 1983 FA Cup Final
1983 FA Cup Final
The 1983 FA Cup Final was contested by Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Wembley Stadium.Manchester United were the favourites, as Brighton had been relegated from the First Division that season...
. The opponents were Manchester United and, after a drawn final at Wembley, Brighton lost the replay 4-0.
Ramsey was also a player-coach for the Naxxar Lions in the Maltese Premier Division, and in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
was a player, assistant coach and coach for the USL Cocoa Expos.
In 1998 Ramsey began working for the Football Association , holding the position of Regional Director of Coaching. While working for the Football Association he served as the head coach of the England U20 National Team. During his tenure as the U20 coach, Ramsey successfully guided the team to the 1999 FIFA World Cup Finals in Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
. He was also the assistant coach of the U16 England Team at the 2000 European Championships in Israel. Ramsey also coached the U16s and U20s.
In addition to his coaching responsibilities while at the F.A., Ramsey was a scout for the Full National Team under Kevin Keegan. After leaving the F.A. Ramsey was the assistant coach at Luton Town F.C. until November 2000. Ramsey holds a UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
coaching licence and a Football Association Coach Education Diploma. He holds a diploma in Treatment of Sports Injuries and has a degree in Education, and a Masters degree in Science.
From 2001 to 2004 he managed Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
, during which time the club were 2003 winners of the USL A-League.
Since 2004, Ramsey has worked as Head of Player Development at Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Reserves and Academy.
In 2008 he was listed amongst the 30 most influential black people in football by 'The Voice', Britain's leading newspaper for the black community.