Chris Bolder


Christopher James Bolder is an English former footballer and most recently the manager of National League North side North Ferriby United.
Bolder played in the Football League for Grimsby Town between 2001 and 2004. He came through the youth ranks at Hull City and has also appeared for Ossett Town and Guiseley as well as notably spending seven seasons in two spells with North Ferriby United.

Playing career

Grimsby Town

Bolder and brother Adam were part of the junior setup at Hull City, and both left the club at a young age to pursue career's in the higher divisions. Chris left Hull in the summer of 2001, to sign a professional contract with Grimsby Town, who at the time were several divisions higher than Hull. He made the move to Blundell Park with fellow City youngster Graham Hockless, and the pair slotted into the club's reserve squad. Bolder failed to make an appearance in his first season with The Mariners, and did not make his debut until nearly 18 months later playing against his brothers team Derby County in a 3–1 victory on Boxing Day 2002. He went on to make a handful of appearances that season but was unable to help Grimsby in there relegation battle, and they dropped down into the Second Division. He was to make only seven showings the following season and was released in May 2004 following another relegation.

Non-league

Bolder spent seven seasons in total with Ferriby and eventually left the club in May 2013 and signed for Scarborough Athletic.

Personal life

Bolder is the younger brother of fellow footballer Adam Bolder.

Coaching career

In December 2015, Bolder was appointed assistant manager of Scarborough Athletic under Steve Kittrick, still registered as a player. In April 2017, he retired as player after collapsing during a game due to breathing difficulties. He continued at the club in his role as assistant manager. On 28 November 2017, Bolder left his position as assistant manager of Scarborough Athletic to become manager of North Ferriby United. He was sacked in October 2018 after a period with bad results.
In January 2019, he returned to Scarborough Athletic as assistant manager, once again under Steve Kittrick. The duo was sacked for the second time on 16 March 2019. On 6 May 2019, he was appointed assistant manager of Matlock Town under Kittrick again, but Bolder left after only one week to return to North Ferriby as their new manager for the 2019/20 season.