the match 1–0 thanks to a Stephen Geoghegan goal. He played nearly every game during the 2004 season which was a poor season for the club. He was a key member of the Dundalk side who won the League of Ireland First Division in 2008. After spending six seasons with Dundalk and making over 170 appearances for the club Chris left Dundalk after being dislodged as first team keeper by his fellow country man Peter Cherrie. Athlone Town On 7 December he joined League of Ireland First Division side Athlone Town as captain in the pursuit of first team football. St Patrick's Athletic On 13 July 2010 Bennion signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side St. Patrick's Athletic. His contract with Athlone Town was cancelled by mutual consent after he informed the club that terms were agreed between himself and Pete Mahon of St Patricks Athletic. Bennion made his St.Pat's début in a 1–0 loss to Dublin rivals Bohemians at Richmond Park, this turned out to be his only appearance of the 2010 season. Monaghan United On 20 December 2011 Bennion signed for Monaghan United as a replacement for Gabriel Sava. On 2 March he played his first competitive game in a nil all draw against his former club Dundalk. On 18 June 2012, the club announced their withdrawal from the League of Ireland and all of their playing staff were released by the club. Return to Shelbourne On 6 July Bennion rejoined Dublin club Shelbourne. Longford Town In December 2012 he joined League of Ireland First Division side Longford Town. Bennion's competitive league debut came in a 5–0 win against Salthill Devon at the Drom in County Galway. The Scot conceded his first competitive goal a week later at home to Waterford United but his side recovered to a 2–1 win after Paudie Quinn's stunning opener for the visitors who were Waterford United. He was a member of the Longford squad which lifted the 2014 League of Ireland First Division title. Bennion decided to retire at the end off the season and take up a role in coaching . His final appearance saw him save a penalty in Longford's 2-0 victory away to Finn Harps on 12 October 2014. Honours Shelbourne League of Ireland Premier Division (1): 2003 Dundalk League of Ireland First Division (1): 2008 Longford Town League of Ireland First Division (1): 2014 St Patrick's Athletic