When I heard about Chris’s passing last year it was a huge gut punch, during my time at City I saw Chris as someone who was resepected by those around him and an lead by example. Having Chris around gave us all a standard to work to and when I found this photo today I wanted to share it with Chris’s family and friends. …

I had the pleasure of working and learning from Chris whilst we where both coaching at NLL a few years back, a top guy who was always happy to chat about his experiences coaching in the UK and abroad. I will always remember him helping me with my first couple of license courses and being more than happy to give up his time to watch me deliver a few sessions and give me feedback to improve them which ultimately helped me to pass. My thoughts go out to his family and friends, a massive loss to them and the coaching community. …

I can’t believe I’m not going to see you again mate. I still can’t believe I am typing this right now. I am really going to miss catching up at Costas, going for beers and your late night calls talking about the jobs you have found for the job board.  I want you to know how much of a special friend you are and I am really going to miss you pal. I will always cherish the good laughs and times we had together. We spoke about getting another night in Kittys soon with John, like we did a few weeks ago and I wish we could make that a reality. Thank you for being such a great friend and colleague at SCA, you did an amazing job for us and you are truly irreplaceable.  You are going to be forever missed mate. Sleep well, until we meet again 💚 Piero x …

Chris and I worked together at Chelsea FC in Bangkok, Thailand and we became close friends, due to his kind and funny nature and passion for the game which we both shared. I always admired his love for Celtic, and I would win him up about Rangers as I am a huge Liverpool fan (& stevie G!). We would have endless banter, and I loved spending time with him at our pool in the evenings after work or with a beer in hand watching some footy or playing some pool. We also talked about where we had traveled, and our families and friends. Above all, Chris was a fantastic coach, and he made a huge impact on our soccer program, although we should never be defined by our jobs, Chris deserves praise for being the excellent coach that he was, great with people and knowledgable about the game. I loved learning from him, and our local Thai coaches also loved his work, and had a lot of respect for his approach and work. I was heart broken to hear Chris has passed, I am devstated I never saw him again in the flesh, as I would tell him everything …

We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Chris’s passing. Andrew and I met Chris when he started working for Hermes, although we soon found out we had many mutual friends. We would see him weekly, sometimes more, and we would usually keep him back from his deliveries by chatting to him for too long, sharing stories and always having a laugh. He was always smiley and kind, especially to our children. Such a lovely, lovely man. Sending all our love to his family, I hope you can take some comfort in how highly Chris was thought of by everyone who met and knew him Xx …

Chris was my friend and colleague that I saw every day. I don’t think there was a day we didn’t have a laugh about something. His energy and positively was always on show. He cared about making players better and giving them a platform to progress. We spoke so many times about the future and what his ambitions were and I’m devastated we couldn’t share and fulfill that. An exceptional human, a brilliant coach  and my friend I will miss so very much.  …

What A Guy ! Mate, I loved coming back from France and seeing you on the pitch or in the coaches room with a big grin on your face (and often a coffee in your hand) and I knew that the Academy was in safe hands. I knew that you where you were meant to be, doing what you loved and I was comforted in the fact that our players not only had a great coach but someone who genunienly cared for them.  We had big plans for you and the Academy and your passing has left a huge void.  I can only thank you sincerely for your honestly, genuineness, good spirit and open mind. You will be sorely missed , though your spirit will remain around Alliance Park and although taken at such a young age, I hope your family can take comfort in the fact that you touched so many lives positively…mine included. I am sure that todays sadness will eventually turn into inspiration for many people. I for one will hug my children a little tighter, try to love move freely, be kinder and try to look more for the beauty and the adventure in life as …

Funny, kind, handsome, great company and an amazing smile!  Thinking of you Chris, god bless you and your family. Rest in peace xxxx  …

Chris was our delivery driver in Brannock park estate … I think I speak for everyone in our estate…Chris you where always so friendly,kind and loved a wee doorstep gab. Thank you for being so kind. You will be sadly missed and taken far too soon. Rest easy and sending so much love and strength to your family. 💜 …