2008, he began a trial with Leeds United, but picked up an injury which scuppered any deal. In September, he began using the training facilities at Leeds United in a bid to gain full fitness with the blessing of Leeds' manager Gary McAllister; although, at the time, the offer was considered to be a courtesy, and not intended to be a trial On 13 October 2008, however, he was cleared to play in a reserves fixture for Leeds against Scunthorpe United. On 10 November 2008, McAllister began to open up contract talks with Christie after regaining his fitness. He made his Leeds debut on 17 November 2008 against Northampton Town in the first round of the FA Cup. Christie scored his first goal for Leeds on 28 December, in the 3–1 victory away from home, against Stockport County. Personal life Christie suffered a spinal injury in training and, following medical advice, retired from professional football on 29 January 2009. Following his retirement, Christie took up a new career working as a salesman for Jaguar. References External links 1979 births Living people People from Stamford, Lincolnshire Footballers from Lincolnshire English footballers England under-21 international footballers Association football forwards Deeping Rangers F.C. players Nuneaton Borough F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Middlesbrough F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Premier League players English Football League players