David Crawford (footballer, born 1992)

David Crawford
Personal information
Full nameDavid Crawford
Date of birth18 May 1992
Place of birthBellshill, Scotland
Playing positionWinger
Club information
Current team
Albion Rovers
Youth career
2006–2011Hibernian
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2011–2012Hibernian2(0)
2011→ Ayr United (loan)
2011→ Brechin City (loan)10(0)
2012Brechin City10(0)
2012–Albion Rovers35(12)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:47, 30 May 2013 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

David Crawford (born 18 May 1992 in Bellshill) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Albion Rovers. Crawford has previously played for Hibernian, Ayr United and Brechin City.

Career

Crawford, who was born in Bellshill, joined Hibernian in 2006.[1] During his progress through the Hibs youth system, Crawford received the rising star award voted upon by the coaches of the SPL under-19 teams in January 2011.[1][2] This progress earned him a one year professional contract with Hibs in March 2011.[2][3]

Crawford was then loaned out to Second Division club Ayr United for the rest of the 2010–11 season.[4][5] He was given the man of the match award for his performance in his full début for Ayr, a 3–1 win against Airdrie United.[6] Crawford, along with his namesake David Crawford (a goalkeeper), helped Ayr win promotion to the First Division through the end of season play-offs.[5][7]

He made his Hibs first team debut on 24 July 2011, coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute of the 2–0 defeat against Celtic at Easter Road.[8] Manager Colin Calderwood praised Crawford after he contributed in a victory against Inverness CT.[9] Crawford was then loaned out to Brechin City.[10] He made 11 appearances for Brechin before returning to Hibs.[11] Crawford was then released from his contract with Hibs by mutual consent.[11]

Crawford then signed for Brechin City on a contract to the end of the 2011–12 season.[12] The following season he joined Albion Rovers.[13]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "David Crawford – Hibernian". Clydesdale Bank. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hardie, David (25 March 2011). "Cup boost as Hibs tie up David Crawford". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  3. ↑ "Winger David Crawford signs one-year deal with Hibs". Daily Record. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  4. ↑ Wilson, Mike (8 April 2011). "Hibs youngster David Crawford welcomes loan move to Ayr United". Ayrshire Post. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Crawford on Play-off Challenge". 17 May 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  6. ↑ Wilson, Mike (6 May 2011). "Hibs teenager David Crawford stakes play-off claim with Ayr United". Ayrshire Post. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  7. ↑ "Brechin City 1–2 Ayr United (2–3)". BBC Sport (British Broadcasting Corporation). 22 May 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  8. ↑ "Hibernian 0 – 2 Celtic". BBC Sport (BBC). 24 July 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  9. ↑ Hardie, David (9 August 2011). "Boss predicts bright future for Hibs kid Crawford". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
  10. ↑ "City Sign Defender and Winger". brechincity.com. Brechin City F.C. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Winger Departure Confirmed". hibernianfc.co.uk. Hibernian F.C. 6 January 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  12. ↑ Hoey, John (6 January 2012). "One in One Out at the Glebe". brechincity.com (Brechin City FC). Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  13. ↑ "Rovers add two new faces to Cliftonhill squad". acadvertiser.co.uk. Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. 8 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
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