David Crawford (footballer, born 1992)

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David Crawford
Personal information
Full name David Crawford
Date of birth (1992-05-18) 18 May 1992 (age 31)
Place of birth Bellshill, Scotland
Position(s) Winger
Youth career
2006–2011 Hibernian
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2011–2012 Hibernian 2 (0)
2011Ayr United (loan)
2011Brechin 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)

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.

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]

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References

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  2. 1 2 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. 1 2 "Crawford on Play-off Challenge". 17 May 2011. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. 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. 22 May 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  8. "Hibernian 0 – 2 Celtic". BBC Sport. 24 July 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
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  10. "City Sign Defender and Winger". brechincity.com. Brechin City F.C. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  11. 1 2 "Winger Departure Confirmed". hibernianfc.co.uk. Hibernian F.C. 6 January 2012. Archived from the original on 10 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. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
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