Luke Chambers (born 28 September 1985) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Colchester United. Primarily a centre back, Chambers can also play at right back. He is well known for his fist-pump celebration which he often does with the supporters after full-time whenever the team he plays for wins a game.
Chambers has previously played for Northampton Town for whom he made over 100 appearances in five years, and Nottingham Forest where he made over 200 appearances. He joined Ipswich Town in July 2012 on a free transfer, and was appointed club captain in 2014. He went on to make over 370 appearances for the club before departing in 2021. He joined Colchester United in June 2021.
Club Career
Northampton Town
Born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Chambers started his career at local side Northampton Town. After coming through the youth system at Northampton, made first-team his debut for the club against Mansfield in May 2003. He quickly became a regular in the first-team at Northampton, making 29 appearances during his first full season at the club. He was named captain by then Northampton manager Colin Calderwood, who later signed him for Nottingham Forest.
He helped Northampton win promotion to League One in 2006 after finishing second in League Two during the 2005–06 season, following two consecutive seasons in the play-offs. He continued to serve as a first-team regular following Northampton's promotion to League One. His only goal as a Northampton player came against Swansea City in October 2006. He made 34 appearances for Northampton across all competitions during the first half of the 2006–07 season before joining Nottingham Forest in January 2007.
Nottingham Forest
Chambers signed for Forest for an undisclosed fee on 30 January 2007, rejoining former Northampton manager Calderwood. His league debut came away against Bradford City. In his first season, he was mainly used as a substitute. During the 200
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