Derek Craig
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Full name
Derek Malcolm Craig[1]
Date of birth
28 July 1952[1]
Place of birth
Ryton-on-Tyne,[1] England
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Derek Malcolm Craig[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 28 July 1952[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Ryton-on-Tyne,[1] England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2] | ||
| 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.[3] He also played in the North American Soccer League for the San Jose Earthquakes[4] and in non-league football for Brandon United.[3]
As a youngster he played for Clara Vale in the 1960s. He made his professional debut with Newcastle United during the 1971–72 season.[5]
