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Chris Honor

Christian Robert Honor (born 5 June 1968) is an English footballer, who played in the Football League for Bristol City, Torquay United, Hereford United, Swansea City and Cardiff City, and in the Scottish Football League for Airdrieonians and Partick Thistle.[2]

Chris Honor
Honor in 2026.
Personal information
Full name Christian Robert Honor[1]
Date of birth (1968-06-05) 5 June 1968 (age 58)
Place of birth Bristol, England
Position Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1985–1991 Bristol City 60 (1)
1987 → Torquay United (loan) 3 (0)
1990 → Hereford United (loan) 3 (0)
1991 → Swansea City (loan) 2 (0)
1991–1995 Airdrieonians 94 (5)
1995 → Cardiff City (loan) 10 (0)
1995–1996 Slough Town
1996–1997 Bath City
1997–1998 Partick Thistle 2 (0)
Forest Green Rovers
Total 174 (6)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Born in Bristol, England, Honor started his professional career at Bristol City, a team he grew up supporting as a boy.[3] In 1991, Honor moved to Scotland to join Airdrieonians £20,000, where he became a first team regular.[4][5] However, Honor found himself sidelined in his first season at the club.[6] Despite being on the sidelined, he played for Airdrieonians in the 1992 Scottish Cup Final, which they lost 2–1 to Rangers.

At the start of the 1992–93 season, Honor became a first team regular for Airdrieonians.[7] Honor scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–0 win against Falkirk.[8] However, he scored an own-goal, in a 2–2 draw against Hibernian on 19 September 1992.[9] He made his European debut against Sparta Prague in the first round of the European Cup Winners' Cup, losing 3–1 on aggregate.[10] On 21 November 1992, Honor scored his second goal for Airdrieonians, in a 2–0 win against Hibernian.[11] However, in a follow–up match against Dundee United, he suffered a foot injury and was substituted at half-time, in a 0–0 draw.[12] After the match, Honor was out for three months. [13] After returning from injury, he scored his third goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against Partick Thistle on 9 March 1993.[14]

Honor stayed at Airdrieonians for the 1993–94 season.[15] On 31 July 1993, he scored his first goal of the season, coming from a penalty spot, in a 4–1 win against Dundee.[16] On 30 October 1993, Honor scored from another penalty spot, in a 3–2 win against Hamilton Academical.[17] On 4 December 1993, however, he received a red card for having an argument with a referee in a 4–0 win against Stirling Albion.[18] After the match, Honor was given a five match suspension.[19] Once Honor returned from suspension, he scored an equalising goal, in a 2–2 draw against Greenock Morton on 1 February 1994.[20] However, Honor suffered another injury later in the 1993–94 season.[21] At the end of the 1993–94 season, he left the club.[22][23]

However, Honor found himself in a dispute with Airdrieonians over the Bosman ruling that saw him played part-time football in England.[24] It was settled on 10 April 1996, with the club releasing him.[23] He later criticised Airdrieonians for handling of his contract, resulting in him lost of earnings and the premature end of his career in top-level club football after taking his case to European Court of Justice.[25][3] Honor also criticised George Peat and never forgiven him for ending his football career.[5]

In September 1997, Honor returned to Scotland to join Partick Thistle, where he made two appearances for the club.[26] But Honor left the club soon after, citing his difficulty to travel from his home at Bristol.[27] He had a brief spell at Forest Green Rovers and Newport County.

In 2000, Honor signed for Basingstoke Town, only for him to suffer injuries throughout the 2000–01 season.[28] Despite the injuries, he signed a new contract with the club to stay for another season.[29] The 2001–02 season saw Honor win back his first team place for Basingstoke Town.[30] However, in a match against Enfield on 1 September 2001, he received straight red card, in a 3–0 loss and served a three match suspension.[31] On 10 November 2001, Honor scored from a free-kick, in a 3–3 draw against Harrow Borough.[32] On 10 February 2002, he scored again from a free-kick, in a 2–2 draw against Purfleet.[33] Honor continued to suffer from injuries as the 2001–02 season progressed.[34] At the end of the 2001–02 season, he left the club to join Team Bath before retiring from professional football.

Post-playing career

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After his football career came to an end, Honor began coaching, where he assigned to roles at his former club, Bristol City, as well as, running his own property company.[35] Honor also works with the media and advisory capacities, where at one point, he works as a pundit analysis for BBC Radio Bristol and Robins TV for Bristol City.[36]

Personal life

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In 1994, Honor married his wife, Kirsty and together, they have one daughter.[5]

References

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  1. ↑ "Chris Honor". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
  2. ↑ "'We need to move on' - Bristol City favourites verdict on out-of-contract midfielder". Bristol World. 13 October 2022. Archived from the original on 13 October 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  3. 1 2 "'Bristol City was in the blood' - Subs Bench speak to former Robins defender Chris Honor". Bristol Post. 2 June 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Airdrie are unable to dam the Weir". The Herald Scotland. 16 December 1991. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Kirkwood double as Diamonds shine". The Herald Scotland. 2 January 1992. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "Ex-Airdrie star Chris Honor: I hated George Peat for finishing my career at 26 and I'll never forgive him". Daily Record. 12 June 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "Celtic five men short at the back Walker looks set for a #200,000 Brockville move". The Herald Scotland. 7 December 1991. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "Bright lights put Diamonds in shade: But Caesar stands tall against Hateley". The Herald Scotand. 5 August 1992. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Celtic lack 'killer' punch". The Herald Scotland. 26 October 1992. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Cold comfort for dedicated dafties". The Herald Scotland. 2 November 1992. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "Honor spikes heavy cannon". The Herald Scotland. 24 August 1992. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  9. ↑ "Airdrie's quick show". The Herald Scotland. 21 September 1992. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  10. ↑ "Sparta's last-gasp strike takes the sparkle off Diamonds' display". The Herald Scotland. 16 September 1992. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Airdrie pay the penalty". The Herald Scotland. 1 October 1992. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  11. ↑ "Bleak trek lies ahead for Airdrie". The Herald Scotland. 23 November 1992. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  12. ↑ "Record is stuck in the groove". The Herald Scotland. 30 November 1992. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  13. ↑ "Pressley in as Rangers' injury list gets longer". The Herald Scotland. 1 December 1992. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Cup can be chance for Airdrie to regain passion". The Herald Scotland. 19 January 1993. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Certain players have let me down -- Brady". The Herald Scotland. 13 February 1993. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  14. ↑ "Three off but honours even". The Herald Scotland. 10 March 1993. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  15. ↑ "No Headline Present". The Herald Scotland. 30 July 1993. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Airdrie's English contingent dress up the shop window". The Herald Scotland. 9 August 1993. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  16. ↑ "Easy for Airdrie". The Herald Scotland. 3 August 1993. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  17. ↑ "Thrills turn to farce in flurry of red cards". The Herald Scotland. 1 November 1993. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  18. ↑ "Morton again make a point". The Herald Scotland. 6 December 1993. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  19. ↑ "Honor pays the penalty". The Herald Scotland. 9 December 1993. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  20. ↑ "Smith scores and Honor makes it even". The Herald Scotland. 2 February 1994. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  21. ↑ "Ambitions collide as hungry clubs clash". The Herald Scotland. 9 April 1994. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  22. ↑ "MacDonald still on friendly terms with 'good people' at Hearts Man with no vengeance in pursuit of a final say". The Heraldf Scotland. 25 March 1995. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  23. 1 2 "Honor finally free to move". The Herald Scotland. 10 April 1996. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  24. ↑ "Honor now set for court action". The Herald Scotland. 2 April 1996. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Surgeon's message of hope". The Herald Scotland. 11 April 1996. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  25. ↑ "Footballer takes work conditions test case to court". The Herald Scotland. 17 September 1996. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "EU petitioned over dispute with Airdrie FC". The Herald Scotland. 19 September 1996. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Scots law ready to rock". The Herald Scotland. 24 April 1997. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  26. ↑ "Henderson and Honor have happy returns as Steedmans wait in wings It's Firhill for thrills in the way of looming changes". The Herald Scotland. 22 September 1997. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  27. ↑ "Totten prays normal service is resumed". The Herald Scotland. 4 October 1997. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  28. ↑ "Saints draw blank again". Daily Echo. 1 August 2000. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Draw is the result Newport dread". Daily Echo. 15 September 2000. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Bash keep their heads - and use their brains". Daily Echo. 6 October 2000. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Holbrook looks to Newport move". Daily Echo. 15 December 2000. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "'Bare bones' Town get a well-earned point". Daily Echo. 20 February 2001. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  29. ↑ "GOODBYE TO ADIE". Daily Echo. 18 May 2001. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "BLUES UNVEIL NEW SIGNINGS". Daily Echo. 22 June 2001. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  30. ↑ "Surprise defeat for Town". Daily Echo. 6 August 2001. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Red-carded Town hang on to win". Daily Echo. 20 August 2001. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Town progress with six of the best". Daily Echo. 1 October 2001. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  31. ↑ "Binns calls for concentration". Daily Echo. 4 September 2001. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Boss urges players to show more belief". Daily Echo. 21 September 2001. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  32. ↑ "Stormy affair ends in injury time blow". Daily Echo. 12 November 2001. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  33. ↑ "Town impress in fight back". Daily Echo. 11 February 2002. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  34. ↑ "Cup joy for Town". Daily Echo. 15 October 2001. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Town ready to put knife into Daggers". Daily Echo. 26 October 2001. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Difficult times force Town to cut back". Daily Echo. 4 January 2002. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Honor returning". Daily Echo. 1 March 2002. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Town say in the title race". Daily Echo. 5 April 2002. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  35. ↑ "Where are they now? Fulham's Division 3 runners-up 1997". The League Paper. 5 January 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  36. ↑ "Honor on Robins TV for Burnley". Bristol City F.C. 17 September 2012. Archived from the original on 17 September 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "Robins TV overseas broadcast for Swansea City". Bristol City F.C. 19 March 2023. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
    "'Bristol City are the surprise package'". BBC Sport. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
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