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Christopher John "Chris" Clifford (14 June 1990) is a Scottish Womens football manager and former player.

Clifford started his career at amateur side Glasgow West AFC before moving to Partick Thistle in 2006. He went on to play at Airdrie United scoring 5 goals in 12 games before picking up a career ending injury during a Scottish Cup match against Hibernian.

After a three year absence, Clifford made his return to football by returning to Glasgow West in 2011. His return didn't last long however, as he then moved on to rival side Glasgow East in 2011. He played 3 games without a goal for his new club until he scored 2 goals in a cup win over old club Glasgow West. In the same year, he signed for Highland club Clachnacuddin, where he went on to score 8 goals in his 18 appearances for the club. A short spell at junior side Shettleston Juniors marked a short stint in junior football. He played 2 games, one of which was as right back before being released by the club. Clifford's last flurry as a player came at East Glasgow F.C. Due to fitness concerns, his appearances for the club were limited until the club entered a relegation battle where he scored 4 goals in 4 matches. However, this could not stave off relegation and the club subsequently folding.

Glasgow West AFC
Clifford's first club was Glasgow West in 2004 as a 14 year old, learning his trade. Under manager John Wilcox, Clifford went on to score 24 goals in 37 games at the club, over a two year stint. This caught the attention of scouts from across the country, including Partick Thistle, where he would go on to sign a youth deal with.

Partick Thistle
Clifford side a youth contract at Partick Thistle in 2006. His time there was lackluster as he only gained a hand full of games, netting only twice. In 2007, Clifford, along with several other youth team players, where released from their contracts when new manager Ian McCall took over.

However, other clubs in Scotland and USA showed their interest in Clifford as he searched for his next adventure.

Airdrie United
In 2007, Clifford turned down a move to MLS club Houston Dynamo to sign for local side Airdrie United. Clifford started his tenure here in fine fashion, scoring 2 goals in a reserve game against East Fife. He went on to make several appearances for the reserve side before moving up to the senior team. On February 10th 2007, Clifford would make his debut at Airdrie United, coming off the bench in the match against Alloa Athletic. Clifford would go on to make a further 4 appearances for the club. Netting his first of 5 goals against Dumbarton on February 17th 2007. This form would come to an abrupt end, when on March 24th 2007, in a Scottish Cup match against Hibernian, Clifford would come on as a 71st minute substitute. After making an big impact to the game, on 83 minutes, disaster struck, as Clifford was brought down by the Hibernian defender, which resulted in Clifford's debut, and career, coming to an end. Later tests revealed that Clifford had dislocated his kneecap, tore both ACL and MCL ligaments and ruptured his cartilage. This would end his playing days for three years after leaving the club.

Glasgow West AFC
After a three year absence, Clifford would return to football by joining his first club Glasgow West in 2011. He would go on to find his original form by scoring 9 goals in 7 games before moving on to club rivals Glasgow East.

Glasgow East AFC
Clifford's first goals for his new club came against his old Glasgow West where he netted twice in the cup game. Clifford played, in total, 13 times for Glasgow East, scoring 7 before being signed by Highland club Clachnacuddin.

Clachnacuddin FC
In 2011, Clifford joined Highlanders Clachnacuddin in time for their season start. His debut would come on August 13th 2011, against Formatine United. The result ended in a 2-2 draw, with Clifford coming on as a 85th minute substitute. His first goal for the club would come a week later on August 20th 2011 against Lossiemouth. Clifford's side went on to win 4-1. Clifford would make 18 appearances at the club, scoring 8 goals. He looked to have found his previous form before injury. However, on January 7th 2012, in a match against Huntly, Clifford would clash with his goalkeeper during a corner, resulting in the keeper having a bash to the head, but would be able to continue. However, several minutes later, keeper Ryan Goulding would collapse on the pitch, and later would be pronounced dead upon arrival at Raigmore Hospital. Tests showed that an aneurysm in the brain had been inflicted during the clash with Clifford. This resulted in Clifford's departure from the club and his hiatus from football as he came to terms of what happened.

Shettleston Juniors
Clifford would return to football in March 2012, when he joined ladies side, Wishaw Ladies as a coach. May 2012 laid host to Clifford's return to playing when he signed with Shettleston Juniors. However, this would last only two games as during his second match with the club, he would tear his hamstring, resulting in his release from the club.

East Glasgow AFC
In August 2012, Clifford would join East Glasgow AFC. Due to fitness issues however, his appearances where limited. He would go onto make several substitute appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals. East Glasgow AFC would enter the relegation battle at the end of the season, with several players leaving the club. This would give Clifford the opportunity first team action, scoring 4 goals in as many games for the club. However, this was not enough to stave off relegation, and the club folding at the end of the season. During this time, his coaching career was moving forward when he moved to Hamilton Caledonian Thistle Ladies in December 2012 as the assistant manager.

Wishaw Ladies F.C
Clifford joined Wishaw Ladies in March 2012 as a coach. The club played only two matches during this time against Viewfield Rovers LFC which both resulted in losses. In November 2012, most players would leave the club due to the lack of leadership from the manager. Clifford would end up moving with the players.

Hamilton Caledonian Thistle Ladies
This would be Clifford's step up in coaching as he took the assistant managers position at Hamilton Caledonian Thistle. After a long season, in which results rarely went the way of his side, the manager would end up being suspended from the club for the final game of the season against Mill United, who had beaten his side 10-1 previously in the season. Clifford was given the opportunity to put his skills to the test. His team would go on to narrowly lose 2-1. However, an altercation with the club owner would result in Clifford leaving the club at the end of the season.

Kirkintilloch Rob Roy Ladies
This would mark Clifford's first managerial position when he took the reigns at Kirkintilloch Rob Roy Ladies. The season had it's ups and downs with the club suffering an opening defeat to East Fife L.F.C.