Craig Short
Encyclopedia
Craig Jonathan Short is a former football
player who played as a central-defender
. He was most recently the manager of Notts County.
primary school and Lady Lumley's School
(Pickering
) along with his brother Chris
, he started his professional career at Pickering Town
in the 1986-87
season. In October the following year they moved to Scarborough
together, and in June 1989, Notts County
together. However, as his brother was dogged by injury, Craig managed to ascend to greater things.
After 4 seasons for Notts County he moved to Derby County
at the beginning of the 1992-93
season. He signed for £2.5million - a record for a club outside the top flight, and the highest fee for a defender at the time. He had been subject of a similarly high bid for ambitious Premier League side Blackburn Rovers
, but opted to join Derby instead.
He completed more than 100 competitive games for both Derby and his next club, Everton
who he joined three seasons later. He left the Merseyside
club in 1999, joining Blackburn Rovers
for £1.7 million - seven years after they had first tried to buy him.
Short endeared himself to the Rovers' faithful by scoring 2 goals in a 5-0 drubbing of deadly local rivals Burnley in the 2000-01 season
and being a mainstay in the team which won promotion and established itself back in the top flight.
However, he missed the 2002 League Cup
final against Tottenham Hotspur
through suspension, a match which Blackburn won 2-1. He did gain European experience in the following season, playing 2 games in the UEFA Cup
.
He missed out on three months of play in both of the following seasons, but did enough for the team to ensure his signing of a new contract beyond the 2004-05
season. In the summer of 2005 he was allowed to move on to Sheffield United and was an important member of United's successful promotion campaign. He signed a one-year contract but only made two League Cup
appearances that season. He was released at the end of the 2006-07
season and retired from football.
, teaching sailing to the public and corporate teams, and delivering boats to their owners. He was featured on Sky Sports
series "Where are they now".
. He played his first and only game for Ferencvaros on 29 October 2008, in the League Cup against Fehérvár. He was named on the starting line-up for the game.
On 30 November 2009 Ferencvaros officially signed Short as new manager, however he left the Hungarian club because he doesn't have the UEFA PRO-licence required in the Hungarian first division.
On 4 June 2010 he was appointed as the new manager of Notts County. He was sacked on 24 October 2010.
After a break from football, Short returned as Head Of Recruitment for Derby County's academy.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player who played as a central-defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. He was most recently the manager of Notts County.
Playing career
After attending AmotherbyAmotherby
Amotherby is a village and civil parish in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England. It is about 3 miles west of Malton. The village appears in the Domesday Book as 'Aimundrebi' which is derived from 'Eymund's farm'....
primary school and Lady Lumley's School
Lady Lumley's School
Lady Lumley's School is a specialist sports and language college in Pickering, North Yorkshire, England, and is one of the most popular in the Ryedale region. It was founded around 200 years ago by Lady Lumley, a local Lady of the Manor. OFSTED rate Lady Lumley's as "good".The school has many links...
(Pickering
Pickering, North Yorkshire
Pickering is an ancient market town and civil parish in the Ryedale district of the county of North Yorkshire, England, on the border of the North York Moors National Park. It sits at the foot of the Moors, overlooking the Vale of Pickering to the south...
) along with his brother Chris
Chris Short (footballer)
Christian Mark "Chris" Short is a former footballer born in Münster, West Germany, who played as a defender for Scarborough, Notts County, Huddersfield Town, Sheffield United and Stoke City...
, he started his professional career at Pickering Town
Pickering Town F.C.
Pickering Town Football Club is an English football club based in Pickering, North Yorkshire. The club was founded in 1888 and are currently in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.- History :...
in the 1986-87
1986-87 in English football
The 1986–87 season was the 107th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :The First Division championship went to Everton in their final season under the management of Howard Kendall before his departure to Athletic Bilbao. His side overcame a spate of injuries to fight off...
season. In October the following year they moved to Scarborough
Scarborough F.C.
Scarborough Football Club was an English football club based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. They were one of the oldest football clubs in England, formed in 1879, before they were wound up on 20 June 2007, with debts of £2.5 million.In the 2006–07 season...
together, and in June 1989, Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
together. However, as his brother was dogged by injury, Craig managed to ascend to greater things.
After 4 seasons for Notts County he moved to Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
at the beginning of the 1992-93
1992-93 in English football
The 1992–1993 season was the 113th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:This season saw the birth of the FA Premier League. This meant a break-up of the 104-year-old Football League that had operated until then with four divisions....
season. He signed for £2.5million - a record for a club outside the top flight, and the highest fee for a defender at the time. He had been subject of a similarly high bid for ambitious Premier League side Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
, but opted to join Derby instead.
He completed more than 100 competitive games for both Derby and his next club, Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
who he joined three seasons later. He left the Merseyside
Merseyside
Merseyside is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1,365,900. It encompasses the metropolitan area centred on both banks of the lower reaches of the Mersey Estuary, and comprises five metropolitan boroughs: Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton, Wirral, and the city of Liverpool...
club in 1999, joining Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
for £1.7 million - seven years after they had first tried to buy him.
Short endeared himself to the Rovers' faithful by scoring 2 goals in a 5-0 drubbing of deadly local rivals Burnley in the 2000-01 season
2000-01 in English football
The 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons...
and being a mainstay in the team which won promotion and established itself back in the top flight.
However, he missed the 2002 League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
final against Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
through suspension, a match which Blackburn won 2-1. He did gain European experience in the following season, playing 2 games in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
.
He missed out on three months of play in both of the following seasons, but did enough for the team to ensure his signing of a new contract beyond the 2004-05
2004-05 in English football
The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League...
season. In the summer of 2005 he was allowed to move on to Sheffield United and was an important member of United's successful promotion campaign. He signed a one-year contract but only made two League Cup
League Cup
In association football, a League Cup or Secondary Cup generally signifies a cup competition for which entry is restricted only to teams in a particular league. The first national association football tournament to be called "League Cup" was held in Scotland in 1946/47 and was entitled the Scottish...
appearances that season. He was released at the end of the 2006-07
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
season and retired from football.
Retirement
After retirement, Short returned to his sailing business on WindermereWindermere
Windermere is the largest natural lake of England. It is also a name used in a number of places, including:-Australia:* Lake Windermere , a reservoir, Australian Capital Territory * Lake Windermere...
, teaching sailing to the public and corporate teams, and delivering boats to their owners. He was featured on Sky Sports
Sky Sports
Sky Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels operated by the UK and Ireland's main satellite pay-TV company, British Sky Broadcasting. Sky Sports is the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland...
series "Where are they now".
Return to football
In September 2008, it was announced that Short had joined Sheffield United's sister club, Ferencvaros, as a player-coach to Bobby DavisonBobby Davison
Robert "Bobby" Davison is an English former professional footballer and current youth team coach at Leeds United and assistant manager to Noel Blake's England national under-19 football team.-Playing career:...
. He played his first and only game for Ferencvaros on 29 October 2008, in the League Cup against Fehérvár. He was named on the starting line-up for the game.
On 30 November 2009 Ferencvaros officially signed Short as new manager, however he left the Hungarian club because he doesn't have the UEFA PRO-licence required in the Hungarian first division.
On 4 June 2010 he was appointed as the new manager of Notts County. He was sacked on 24 October 2010.
After a break from football, Short returned as Head Of Recruitment for Derby County's academy.
Manager
| Team | Country | From | To | Record | |||||
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| Ferencváros |  |
30 November 2009 | May 2010 |
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| Notts County Notts County F.C. Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system... |
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4 June 2010 | 24 October 2010 |
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