Michael Chopra
Born: December 23, 1983 (age 40)
Height: 5' 8" (173cm)
Hometown: Newcastle, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2002-2006 | Newcastle United |
| → 2003 | Watford (loan) | |
| → 2004 | Nottingham Forest (loan) | |
| → 2004-2005 | Barnsley (loan) | |
| 2006-2007 | Cardiff City | |
| 2007-2009 | Sunderland | |
| → 2008-2009 | Cardiff City (loan) | |
| 2009-2011 | Cardiff City | |
| 2011-2013 | Ipswich Town | |
| 2013-2014 | Blackpool | |
Sports Mole has 143 articles about Michael Chopra. Articles 1 to 40:
Greatest Championship playoff finals ever
Sports Mole takes a look at the greatest Championship playoff finals ever.
May 30, 22:00
Midweek Premier League predictions: Public Order's Elis Lloyd-Jones vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Public Order's Elis Lloyd-Jones for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 29 of the 2023-24 season.
Apr 23, 09:44
Jonjo Shelvey 'defends Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce'
Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey defends Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce, labelling criticism of the former Manchester United defender 'embarrassing'.
Sep 10, 20:43
Steve Bruce feels Newcastle United criticism has been unfair
The 58-year-old was frank in his assessment of the defeat at Norwich.
Aug 23, 22:41
Steve Bruce hits out at "lies" about Newcastle United
The 58-year-old has been annoyed by some of the claims about his team.
Aug 23, 13:34
On this day: Roy Keane resigns as Sunderland boss
On this day in 2008, Roy Keane resigned as Sunderland manager after 100 games in charge at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 4, 06:00
Hat-trick hero John Baird stars as Falkirk smash Alloa Athletic
John Baird scores three first-half goals as five-star Falkirk crush lowly Alloa Athletic to close in on Rangers at the Scottish Championship summit.
Nov 14, 16:47
First-half goals give Rangers win over Alloa Athletic
Three goals in the first half help Rangers to a 4-0 win over bottom club Alloa Athletic in the Scottish Championship.
Nov 7, 16:52
Half-Time Report: Rangers in control against Alloa
Two goals from Martyn Waghorn and a James Tavernier free kick give Rangers a 3-0 lead over Alloa Athletic at half time.
Nov 7, 15:48
Team News: Nathan Oduwa, Gedion Zelalem return for Rangers
Nathan Oduwa and Gedion Zelalem return to the Rangers starting lineup for their Scottish Championship clash against Alloa Athletic.
Nov 7, 14:03
Team News: Michael Chopra starts for Alloa Athletic
Michael Chopra starts up front for Alloa Athletic as they travel to Raith Rovers in the Scottish Championship.
Aug 22, 14:42
Elgin City through to quarter-finals
Elgin City book their place in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Challenge Cup with a 2-0 win over Alloa Athletic
Aug 19, 23:05
Mark Warburton hails Rangers players after resounding win over Alloa
Rangers manager Mark Warburton takes to Twitter to praise the efforts of his players following their 5-1 destruction of home side Alloa in the Scottish Championship.
Aug 16, 20:23
Rangers thrash Alloa Athletic
Rangers put five past Alloa Athletic as they secure a comfortable win at Recreation Park in the Scottish Championship.
Aug 16, 14:23
Half-Time Report: Rangers cruising against Alloa Athletic
Rangers open up a 4-1 lead over Alloa Athletic at half time in their Scottish Championship match.
Aug 16, 13:17
Team News: Kenny Miller in for Tom Walsh as Rangers face Alloa Athletic
Rangers make one change for their visit to Alloa Athletic as striker Kenny Miller comes in for Tom Walsh.
Aug 16, 12:01
Preview: Alloa Athletic vs. Rangers
Sports Mole previews the Scottish Championship clash between Alloa Athletic and Rangers at Recreation Park.
Aug 14, 20:06
Ten-man Alloa Athletic avoid Scottish Championship relegation
Alloa Athletic overturn a 3-1 first-leg deficit to secure a 4-3 aggregate win in their Scottish Championship relegation playoff.
May 17, 19:22
Alloa Athletic book playoff final spot
Alloa Athletic advance to the Scottish Championship playoff final despite losing 1-0 to Brechin City.
May 9, 16:57
Michael Chopra, Kyle Benedictus earn advantage for Alloa Athletic
Second-half goals from Michael Chopra and Kyle Benedictus earn Alloa Athletic a 2-0 win over Brechin City in the first leg of their Scottish Championship playoff semi-final.
May 6, 21:45
Scottish Championship roundup: Hibernian secure second
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from the final day in the Scottish Championship.
May 2, 14:25
Alloa Athletic close gap with comfortable Dumbarton win
Alloa Athletic record a 3-0 win over Dumbarton in the Scottish Championship.
Apr 11, 16:51
Team News: Livingston make three changes, Alloa Athletic unchanged for Challenge Cup final
Livingston make three changes to the side that recently drew with Alloa Athletic for their Scottish Challenge Cup final against the same opponents.
Apr 5, 15:36
Team News: Cammy Bell makes Rangers return
New Rangers boss Stuart McCall makes five changes for the visit of Alloa Athletic.
Mar 17, 19:11
Alloa Athletic sign Michael Chopra
Alloa Athletic sign former Newcastle United and Sunderland striker Michael Chopra on a short-term deal.
Mar 17, 17:09
Michael Chopra on trial at Port Vale
Former Newcastle United and Sunderland striker Michael Chopra joins Port Vale on a trial basis.
Mar 16, 16:13
Trio eye Michael Chopra?
Rotherham United, Coventry City and Crawley Town are reportedly in the running to sign Michael Chopra.
Jan 3, 12:58
Michael Chopra to play in first ever Indian Super League
Former Newcastle United striker Michael Chopra confirms that he will take part in the inaugural season of the Hero Indian Super League.
Aug 16, 15:20
Michael Chopra hits out at Blackpool
Michael Chopra hits out at the way Blackpool is run following the club's cancelling of a pre-season tour due to lack of players.
Jul 16, 22:56
Ashley Williams deletes Twitter account after Michael Chopra threats?
Swansea City captain Ashley Williams deletes his Twitter account following threats from Michael Chopra.
May 26, 10:53
Blackpool offer Thomas Ince new deal
Blackpool release 17 players on Friday, but have one last attempt at persuading Thomas Ince, who is interesting several Premier League clubs, to stay at Bloomfield Road.
May 16, 19:51
Terry Connor wary of Michael Chopra threat
Terry Connor says Ipswich Town must treat Michael Chopra like any other opponent, though admits he is wary of the strikers quality.
Feb 14, 18:06
Top five Premier League Tyne-Wear derbies
Following Sunderland's memorable 3-0 win over Newcastle at St James' Park yesterday, Sports Mole looks back on five of the best Tyne-Wear derbies in the Premier League.
Feb 2, 10:52
Half-Time Report: Blackpool, Middlesbrough level at the break
Blackpool, minus Michael Chopra, are level with Middlesbrough at half time.
Jan 11, 16:07
Team News: Michael Chopra left out by Blackpool
Michael Chopra is left out of Blackpool's matchday squad to face Middlesbrough in the Championship.
Jan 11, 14:47
Preview: Blackpool vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship meeting between struggling Blackpool and Middlesbrough.
Jan 9, 19:42
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston "delighted" to fine striker Michael Chopra
Blackpool chairman Karl Oysten says that he was "delighted" to fine striker Michael Chopra after he blasted the club's training methods on Twitter.
Jan 8, 09:41
Blackpool impose maximum fine on Michael Chopra for expletive tweet
Blackpool impose a maximum fine on Michael Chopra after he posted an expletive tweet slamming the club's training policy.
Jan 7, 12:31
Michael Chopra slams Blackpool training session as a "f****** joke"
Michael Chopra describes Blackpool's training session as a "f****** joke" on Twitter.
Jan 7, 10:47
Michael Chopra denies dating 'Coronation Street' actress Kym Marsh
Blackpool striker Michael Chopra denies dating Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh.
Jan 2, 15:16
