David Crawford (born 18 May 1992 in Bellshill) is a Scottish footballer. Crawford has previously played for Hibernian, Ayr United, Brechin City and Albion Rovers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Crawford | ||
| Date of birth | 18 May 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Bellshill, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2011 | Hibernian | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | Hibernian | 2 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Ayr United (loan) | ||
| 2011 | → Brechin City (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2012 | Brechin City | 10 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Albion Rovers | 53 | (12) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:49, 12 July 2020 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
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 edit
- ^ a b "David Crawford – Hibernian". Clydesdale Bank. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ a b Hardie, David (25 March 2011). "Cup boost as Hibs tie up David Crawford". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ "Winger David Crawford signs one-year deal with Hibs". Daily Record. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ Wilson, Mike (8 April 2011). "Hibs youngster David Crawford welcomes loan move to Ayr United". Ayrshire Post. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ a b "Crawford on Play-off Challenge". 17 May 2011. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ Wilson, Mike (6 May 2011). "Hibs teenager David Crawford stakes play-off claim with Ayr United". Ayrshire Post. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ "Brechin City 1–2 Ayr United (2–3)". BBC Sport. 22 May 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ "Hibernian 0 – 2 Celtic". BBC Sport. 24 July 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ Hardie, David (9 August 2011). "Boss predicts bright future for Hibs kid Crawford". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
- ^ "City Sign Defender and Winger". brechincity.com. Brechin City F.C. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Winger Departure Confirmed". hibernianfc.co.uk. Hibernian F.C. 6 January 2012. Archived from the original on 10 January 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- ^ Hoey, John (6 January 2012). "One in One Out at the Glebe". brechincity.com. Brechin City FC. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Rovers add two new faces to Cliftonhill squad". acadvertiser.co.uk. Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. 8 August 2012. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- Sources
- David Crawford at Soccerbase