Thomas Craig: Man United forward Profile & Stats
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Thomas Craig

Position: forward

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
A 2 0 0 2 1 7 -6 0.00
TOTALS 2 0 0 2 1 7 -6 0.00

Name: Thomas Craig
Birthdate: 00-00-0000
Age: 0
Birthplace: Manchester, England
Height:
Weight:
Years at Club: 1889-1891
Signing Info: Transferred from: ?, 04/1889, £
Previous Clubs:
Debut: 18/01/1889 v Preston North End (A) 1-6 (FA Cup 1st Round)
Farewell: Transferred to Stockport County, 05/1891, £
Passed Away: 1936

Biography

Towards the end of 1888-89, Thomas Craig's name started to appear in Newton Heath's front line. The very first occasion was a 5-0 friendly demolition of Manchester Welsh on April 29th, followed by two more appearances in the next month.
After this initial spell, he had to wait until Boxing Day to make another breakthrough, this time hitting the target as West Manchester were thrashed 7-0 in another friendly. This performance cemented Thomas' first team place for the remainder of the season. He proved himself a "rare, tricky forward" who occupied both inside-right and left positions, though he could also perform in the centre or on the left wing.
Craig enjoyed two highlights in 1889-90. On January 18th, when Newton Heath contested their first FA Cup tie, Craig stunned Preston's 'Invincibles' by scoring against them with a long, low shot in the first five minutes, thus becoming Manchester United's first ever scorer in the old trophy. Preston had won the cup the previous season without letting a goal, and they responded by surging to a 6-1 victory! His second moment in the limelight occurred on May 3rd, 1890, when he rattled a hat-trick against Royton to help secure Heath's third successive Manchester Senior Cup final triumph.
Late entries were apparently Craig's mode of operation, for his first appearance in 1890-91 did not take place until mid-October. This time he played 35 matches for the Heathens in all competitions plus friendlies, though his scoring return dropped to just seven goals, three of which came against Cambridge Trinity on New Year's Day.
Thomas moved to nearby Stockport County in 1891-92, making his debut in September. County were in the Lancashire Combination at the time and Craig appeared in 19 matches in that competition but only obtained a solitary goal. He had better luck in friendlies where he added four more goals as he often partnered his old Heathen teammate, James Gotheridge, on the wing. After that season, Craig was untraced in first class football.
No picture available, Extra information supplied by Charbel Boujaoude thru Paul Nagel of http://unitedkits.com & significant thanks for the hard work of Iain McCartney, the Manchester United Graves Society and The Friends of Philips Park Cemetery. Biography kindly provided by Charbel Boujaoude.
 
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Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
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1. 1889-1890 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
2. 1890-1891 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
TOTALS 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Preston North End 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Preston North End 1 1
2. Bootle Reserves 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Preston North End Committee 1
2. ? 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Albut, Alf 2
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Bootle Park 1
2. Deepdale 1
No Competition Count
1. FA Cup 2
No Opponent Count
1. Preston North End 1
2. Bootle Reserves 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 2
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 18-01-1890 FAC Preston North End L 1-6 A 1 Thomas Craig 5' Jimmy Ross 10', George Drummond 15', 40', 43', Nick J. Ross 79', Jack Gordon 81'
2. 25-10-1890 FAC Bootle Reserves L 0-1 A 0 McAuley 30'
 

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