Biography

Now Farsley’s longest-serving player, Chris Atkinson has been with the Celt Army since
January 2017, when he initially joined us on loan from Salford City.

Chris was appointed the club’s captain ahead of the 2023/24 season and hit the landmark of becoming the club’s record appearance maker during the campaign.

The Halifax born midfielder started his career with Huddersfield Town, having been with the Academy since he was seven years of age.

The now 32-year-old was loaned out several times before signingn ‘permanently’ for Crewe Alexandra in 2014.

Chris made 37 first team appearances for the Gresty Road side over the next two seasons and made the move to Moor Lane in October 2016 joining Salford City.