About Allan Craig
Born 1904. Allan Craig was a British association football player.
Career Club Craig played junior football for Saltcoats Victoria until he signed for Motherwell in 1924. (this was said to have resulted from a mistake in communication: a teammate shouted for 'Allan' to claim a cross ball and both he and goalkeeper Allan McClory did so, with the ball ending up in the net).
He moved to Chelsea in 1933 and played for the West London club until the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, making 211 appearances in the Football League and FA Cup.
International Craig represented Scotland three times, twice in a 1929 tour and once in 1932. He also appeared twice for the Scottish Football League XI.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Allan Craig?
Scottish footballer (born 1904)
When was Allan Craig born?
Allan Craig was born on 7 February 1904 in Paisley.
When did Allan Craig die?
Allan Craig died in Paisley.
What was Allan Craig's occupation?
Allan Craig was an association football player.
What nationality was Allan Craig?
Allan Craig was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Allan Craig (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Allan Craig. https://biography.guide/allan-craig/
MLA: "Allan Craig." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/allan-craig/.
Chicago: "Allan Craig." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/allan-craig/.
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