The Thistle Archive

● Chris Honor, 1992 (HA) Christian Robert Honor was born on Wednesday, 5th June, 1968, in Bristol. The 5' 9 (10st 9lbs) defender signed for John McVeigh's Thistle on a short term basis on Saturday, 20th September, 1997, having most recently been with Bristol City. Aged 29, he made his debut appearance on Saturday, 20th September, 1997, in a 2-1 win at home to Greenock Morton in the SFL First Division. There were no goals for Chris during his spell with Thistle. He played his second and last game for the club on Saturday, 27th September, 1997, in a 1-0 defeat away to St Mirren in the SFL First Division. Chris's club-list included Bristol City, Torquay United, Hereford United, Swansea City, Airdrieonians, Cardiff City, Slough Town, Bath City, Partick Thistle and Forest Green Rovers.

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A player probably best remembered for a dispute with Airdrie. Played a couple of games for Thistle while John McVeigh was manager and performed well. However, no deal was able to be agreed between player and the club.

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