Former Canadian men's national team goalkeeper Craig Forrest on Canada's World Cup loss to Morocco
Craig Forrest
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Craig Lorne Forrest (born 20 September 1967) is a Canadian former professional soccer player and sports commentator. As a player, he was a goalkeeper from 1985 until 2002, playing his entire career in England. He made Premier League appearances for Ipswich Town, Chelsea and West Ham United, whilst also spending time on loan in the Football League with Colchester United. He made 56 international appearances, representing Canada. In 2012 as part of the Canadian Soccer Association's centennial celebration, he was named to the all-time Canada XI men's team.
Career
- 1967Born
- 1985Joined Ipswich Town F.C.
- 1987Joined Colchester United F.C.
- 1988Joined Canadian men's national soccer team
- 1996Joined Chelsea F.C.
- 1997Joined West Ham United F.C.
- Won Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
- Won British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Coquitlam
- •Citizenship: Canada
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
The story of Craig Forrest, the only Canadian to play for Chelsea men's team | News
"This is a watershed moment": We asked Craig Forrest, the legendary goalkeeper, about the significance of Canada's World Cup qualification
FA Cup Heartbreak, International Success And ‘That 9-0’ Against Man Utd: Craig Forrest On His Career In England
‘I thought it was 10. When I found out it was nine I was actually happy’ — Craig Forrest recalls what it’s like to concede nine goals in a Premier League game