| Tom Craddock | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Craddock | |
| Date of birth | 14 October 1986 | |
| Place of birth | Darlington, England | |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | |
| Playing position | Striker | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Luton Town | |
| Number | 10 | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2005–2009 2006 2008 2008–2009 2009– |
Middlesbrough → Wrexham (loan) → Hartlepool United (loan) → Luton Town (loan) Luton Town |
4 (0) 1 (1) 4 (0) 8 (4) 37 (11) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Thomas "Tom" Craddock (born 14 October 1986), is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Luton Town.
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Career
Middlesbrough
Craddock came through the ranks with Middlesbrough, being a member of their FA Youth Cup winning side in 2003–04. He made a breakthrough into the first team when he appeared as a substitute in the final game of the 2005–06 season against Fulham having already scored 20 goals for the reserve team.
He joined Wrexham on a month's loan from 26 October 2006.[1] He scored the winning goal in his debut for the team, however, the next day it was discovered he had suffered a knee injury, ruling him out for 6 weeks.[2]
From 13 February 2008, Craddock joined League One side Hartlepool United on a month's loan. In July 2008, he signed a one-year contract extension with Middlesbrough.[3]
Luton Town
On 18 October 2008, Craddock was sent on a one month loan to Luton Town.[4] This loan was extended in November after Craddock scored 3 goals in 4 games,[5] then extended for a further month following more impressive performances, despite injury.[6] Craddock's loan period came to an end in mid-January and Luton sought his services once more, this time lodging a bid of £80,000, which Middlesbrough accepted. On 30 January 2009, Craddock signed a two-and-a-half year contract with Luton Town.[7]
Craddock scored a total of 12 goals in 30 games for Luton in the 2008–09 season, including a goal in the Hatters' Football League Trophy victory at Wembley. However, a 30 point deduction imposed upon the club at the start of the season led to Luton's eventual relegation from the Football League, despite Craddock scoring 10 league goals. On 4 May 2009, the Daily Mail voted Craddock as the 46th best signing of the 2008–09 season.[8]
Honours
- FA Youth Cup winner: 2003–04
- Football League Trophy winner: 2008–09
References
- ^ "Tom Goes On Loan To Wrexham". mfc.co.uk. http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,1~917646,00.html.
- ^ "Bittersweet Feeling For Tom". mfc.co.uk. http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,1~920793,00.html.
- ^ "Academy due complete Boro deals". BBC Sport. 2008-07-09. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/7498014.stm. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
- ^ "Hatters complete double striker swoop". Luton Town FC. http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~1423881,00.html. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
- ^ "Craddock signs for another month". Luton Town FC. http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~1452692,00.html. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
- ^ "Craddock loan extended". Luton Town FC. http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~1497883,00.html. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ "Craddock transfer given green light". Luton Town FC. http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~1539210,00.html. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
- ^ "Best signings of the season". Daily Mail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1176876/THE-LIST-The-best-signings-season.html. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
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