Derek Craig

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]

Derek Craig

Personal information
Full name	Derek Malcolm Craig[1]
Date of birth	(1952-07-28) 28 July 1952[1]
Place of birth	Ryton-on-Tyne,[1] England
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Playing position(s)	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
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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]

References

1. "Derek Craig". Barry Hugman's Footballers. 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. "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.