Derek Craig

Derek Craig
Personal information
Full name Derek Malcolm Craig
Date of birth (1952-07-28) 28 July 1952 (age 74)
Place of birth Ryton-on-Tyne, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position Central defender
Youth career
– Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1969–1975 Newcastle United 2 (0)
1975 San Jose Earthquakes 15 (2)
1975–1980 Darlington 187 (10)
1980–1982 York City 53 (1)
Brandon United
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Derek Malcolm Craig is an English footballer who made nearly 250 appearances in the Football League playing as a central defender for Newcastle United, San Jose Earthquakes, Darlington, York City and Brandon United. He also played in the North American Soccer League for the San Jose Earthquakes and in non-league football for Brandon United.

As a youngster he played for Clara Vale in the 1960s. He made his professional debut with Newcastle United during the 1971–72 season.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Derek Craig". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  2. ↑ Rollin, Jack, ed. (1980). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1980–81. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 154. ISBN 0362-02017-5.
  3. 1 2 "Derek Craig". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  4. ↑ "Derek Craig". NASL Jerseys. Dave Morrison. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  5. ↑ "Newcastle 1971/72 Squad". Toonarama. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2009.