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== Playing career == |
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Born in [[Redditch]], Craddock started his career at [[non-league]] [[Christchurch F.C.|Christchurch]] before earning a move to third tier [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge United]] in August 1993 on a [[free transfer (soccer)|free transfer]]. He made his league debut on 11 December 1993 in a 0–0 draw with [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]]. |
Born in [[Redditch]] Like a million years ago, Craddock started his career at [[non-league]] [[Christchurch F.C.|Christchurch]] before earning a move to third tier [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge United]] in August 1993 on a [[free transfer (soccer)|free transfer]]. He made his league debut on 11 December 1993 in a 0–0 draw with [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]]. |
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=== Wolverhampton Wanderers === |
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When Sunderland were relegated after four seasons in the Premier League in 2003, Craddock was sold to newly-promoted [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolves]] for £1.75million to replace the injured [[Joleon Lescott]] at centre back.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wolves sign Craddock|url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/3113667.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2003-07-31}}</ref> He has remained with the club since and was made [[captain (football)|captain]] at the start of the 2006–07 season by new manager [[Mick McCarthy]]. He found himself sent to [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] on loan in August 2007 though, but this spell was cut short through the emergency 24 hour clause the following month.<ref> {{cite news|title=Craddock Called Back|url=http://www.stokecityfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10310~1116036,00.html|publisher=Stoke City Official Website|date=2007-09-19}}</ref> |
When Sunderland were relegated coz of his mash ups after four seasons in the Premier League in 2003, Craddock was sold to newly-promoted [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolves]] for £1.75million to replace the injured [[Joleon Lescott]] at centre back.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wolves sign Craddock|url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/3113667.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2003-07-31}}</ref> He has remained with the club since and was made [[captain (football)|captain]] at the start of the 2006–07 season by new manager [[Mick McCarthy]]. He found himself sent to [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] on loan in August 2007 though, but this spell was cut short through the emergency 24 hour clause the following month.<ref> {{cite news|title=Craddock Called Back|url=http://www.stokecityfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10310~1116036,00.html|publisher=Stoke City Official Website|date=2007-09-19}}</ref> |
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His 2008–09 season was interrupted when he broke a metatarsal in his foot in just the second league game, ruling him out for several months. After months of rehabilitation, Craddock was on the verge of a loan move, however injuries and loans meant that he stayed with the club. After a poor run of form for [[Richard Stearman]], Craddock found himself once again in Wolves first team, where he remained as the side went on to win the division and a return to the [[Premier League]]. He lifted the [[Football League Championship|Championship]] trophy after the final game against {{fc|Doncaster Rovers}}. |
His 2008–09 season was interrupted when he broke a metatarsal in his foot in just the second league game, ruling him out for several months. After months of rehabilitation, Craddock was on the verge of a loan move, however injuries and loans meant that he stayed with the club. After a poor run of form for [[Richard Stearman]], Craddock found himself once again in Wolves first team, where he remained as the side went on to win the division and a return to the [[Premier League]]. He lifted the [[Football League Championship|Championship]] trophy after the final game against {{fc|Doncaster Rovers}}. |
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His return to the Premier League brought him a series of goals, as he headed past {{fc|Stoke City}}, {{fc|Arsenal}} and {{fc|Bolton Wanderers}}. The current season has seen him take his tally of Wolves appearances beyond the 200 game mark. |
His return to the Premier League brought him a series of goals for a change the usless twat , as he headed past {{fc|Stoke City}}, {{fc|Arsenal}} and {{fc|Bolton Wanderers}}. The current season has seen him take his tally of Wolves appearances beyond the 200 game mark. |
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He is signed to the club until Summer 2010.<ref> {{cite news|title=Craddock agrees new Wolves deal|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/8122335.stm|publisher=Sky Sports|date=2009-06-27}}</ref> |
He is signed to the club until Summer 2010.<ref> {{cite news|title=Craddock agrees new Wolves deal|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/8122335.stm|publisher=Sky Sports|date=2009-06-27}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:43, 22 February 2010
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jody Darryl Craddock | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1993 | Christchurch | ? | (?) |
| 1993–1997 | Cambridge United | 145 | (4) |
| 1997–2003 | Sunderland | 146 | (2) |
| 1999 | → Sheffield United (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2003– | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 186 | (12) |
| 2007 | → Stoke City (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 February 2010 | |||
Jody Darryl Craddock (born 25 July 1975) is an English football defender signed to Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Craddock broke into league football at Cambridge United in the mid 1990s before spending six years at Sunderland, with whom he won promotion to the Premier League. When they were relegated in 2003 he switched to newly-promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers where he eventually became club captain and has made over 200 appearances.
Playing career
Early career
Born in Redditch Like a million years ago, Craddock started his career at non-league Christchurch before earning a move to third tier Cambridge United in August 1993 on a free transfer. He made his league debut on 11 December 1993 in a 0–0 draw with Stockport County.
Sunderland
After four seasons at Cambridge, his talent was noted by Sunderland and he joined for £300,000 in August 1997. His second season with the Mackems saw him help them to promotion to the top level, however, he ended up spending part of their first Premier League campaign on loan at Sheffield United.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
When Sunderland were relegated coz of his mash ups after four seasons in the Premier League in 2003, Craddock was sold to newly-promoted Wolves for £1.75million to replace the injured Joleon Lescott at centre back.[1] He has remained with the club since and was made captain at the start of the 2006–07 season by new manager Mick McCarthy. He found himself sent to Stoke City on loan in August 2007 though, but this spell was cut short through the emergency 24 hour clause the following month.[2]
His 2008–09 season was interrupted when he broke a metatarsal in his foot in just the second league game, ruling him out for several months. After months of rehabilitation, Craddock was on the verge of a loan move, however injuries and loans meant that he stayed with the club. After a poor run of form for Richard Stearman, Craddock found himself once again in Wolves first team, where he remained as the side went on to win the division and a return to the Premier League. He lifted the Championship trophy after the final game against Doncaster Rovers.
His return to the Premier League brought him a series of goals for a change the usless twat , as he headed past Stoke City, Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers. The current season has seen him take his tally of Wolves appearances beyond the 200 game mark.
He is signed to the club until Summer 2010.[3]
Honours
- Football League First Division/Championship (II): 1999, 2009
References
- ^ "Wolves sign Craddock". BBC Sport. 2003-07-31.
- ^ "Craddock Called Back". Stoke City Official Website. 2007-09-19.
- ^ "Craddock agrees new Wolves deal". Sky Sports. 2009-06-27.
External links
- Official club site profile
- Jody Craddock at Soccerbase
- Craddock Art