Christopher Douglas Tate (born 27 December 1977) is an English former footballer who played as a striker for various teams in the Football League. Career Born in York, North Yorkshire, Tate started his career in the York City youth system before signing for Sunderland in July 1996. References External links 1977 births Living people Footballers from York English footballers Association football forwards York City F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Scarborough F.C. players Halifax Town A.F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Stevenage F.C. players Chester City F.C. players Mansfield Town F.C. players Goole A.F.C. players English Football League players