Chris Fairclough - (Player Details)

Chris Fairclough: # 56 MOT 100 Greatest LUFC Players Ever

Chris Fairclough (1989-1995)

Born Nottingham in 1964, he joined his hometown club Forest in 1981 gaining the first of his seven England under 23 International caps before leaving for Tottenham Hotspur in 1987. A classy defender he was often given the man marking role by Leeds after his 1989 transfer and graduated to defensive midfield after David Batty left the club. Christened Courtney but preferring to be known as Chris, he was voted Supporters player of the year in our promotion season and followed this up by starring in our championship win in 1992. After 232 starts and 23 goals he moved to Bolton Wanderers in 1995.