Christie began his senior career at
Hearts, however he did not make a competitive appearance for the club and spent time on loan at
Meadowbank Thistle under the management of his father
Terry. He joined Meadowbank permanently in 1991 where his form earned him a move to the
Premier Division with
Dundee. Christie later rejoined his father at
Stenhousemuir then again at
Alloa Athletic before dropping down to
Junior level with
Arniston Rangers where he assumed a coaching role. He was appointed manager of Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic in May 2011, winning the East Region Superleague and leading the side to the semi-finals of the Scottish Junior Cup, where they lost on penalties to Auchinleck Talbot, in his first season in charge. Christie resigned from his position at Bonnyrigg in at the end of August 2014 and joined
Broxburn Athletic as assistant to
Steve Pittman. He took charge of Broxburn in April 2015 following Pittmans resignation. After resigning as Broxburn manager in November 2017, Christie again quickly re-entered the game as manager of
Tranent Juniors the following month. Christie was appointed as
Bo'ness United manager in January 2019 and guided the club to promotion to the
Lowland League after they were declared champions of the
East of Scotland Premier Division in April 2020. He resigned as
Bo'ness United manager in March 2023, returning to Tranent for six matches before again resigning. ==Honours==