John Craggs (footballer)

John Craggs (born 31 October 1948) is an English former footballer who spent all of his playing career in the North East of England. He played over 400 times for Middlesbrough but also had spells at Newcastle United and Darlington.^[1]

John Craggs

Personal information
Full name	John Edward Craggs
Date of birth	(1948-10-31) 31 October 1948 (age 75)
Place of birth	Flint Hill, County Durham, England
Position(s)	Right back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1966–1971	Newcastle	52	(1)
1971–1982	Middlesbrough	409	(12)
1982–1983	Newcastle	12	(0)
1983–1985	Darlington	54	(0)
	Total	527	(13)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

After 52 League appearances at Newcastle United, Middlesbrough paid a then club record £60,000 fee to bring Craggs to Teesside in 1971. After a testimonial match against Newcastle United in the summer of 1982, Craggs left Middlesbrough to re-join his former club before ending his playing days at Darlington. He thereafter took up a coaching role at Hartlepool United.^[2]

References

1. "John Craggs". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
2. . Middlesbrough F.C. Archived from the original on 12 April 2008.

External links

• John Craggs at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database