Christopher Timons (born 8 December 1974) is an English former professional

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who is assistant manager of Sherwood Colliery. As a player, he was a defender and

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who played over a 29 year period, notably in the

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for

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, Chesterfield, Halifax Town and

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Career

His previous clubs include Clipstone Miners Welfare,

, Halifax Town, Chesterfield,

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, Ilkeston Town, Harrogate Town and Rainworth MW. In September 2007, he was appointed caretaker manager of Hucknall Town following the resignation of

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. His only game in charge was a defeat at

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He left Hucknall Town for Ilkeston Town in summer 2008 but returned to Watnall Road in September 2008.

Coaching career

In September 2022, Timons was appointed assistant manager of Sherwood Colliery.

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