Craig Roddan

Craig Roddan
Personal information
Full name Craig John Roddan[1]
Date of birth (1993-04-22) 22 April 1993
Place of birth Fazakerley, England
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Sligo Rovers
Number 8
Youth career
Wigan Athletic
2007–2013 Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 Liverpool 0 (0)
2013–2014 → Carlisle United (loan) 1 (0)
2014 → Accrington Stanley (loan) 0 (0)
2015-2016 Witton Albion 1 (0)
2016- Sligo Rovers 28 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 05:12, 9 August 2016 (UTC).


Craig John Roddan (born 22 April 1993) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers.

Club career

Career in England

In 2007, he joined Liverpool academy from Wigan Athletic.[2] While at the academy, Roddan attended Maricourt Catholic School.[3] While in the academy, Roddan revealed he play alongside then-club captain, Steven Gerrard, in the friendly and describe the experience as "amazing"[4] and known for the "Liverpool U18s skill master".[5]

On 28 November 2013 he joined League One club Carlisle United on a month-long loan, due to last until 4 January 2014.[6] Roddan made his football league debut on 14 December 2013, coming on as a substitute in the 72nd minute for Paul Thirlwell against Tranmere Rovers.[7] On 2 January 2014 he went back to Liverpool, following the expiry of his loan.[8]

On 4 January 2014, it was announced Roddan had joined League Two side Accrington Stanley for an initial month loan.[9][10] Unfortunately the loan was cut short before Roddan had made a first team appearance after he suffered an injury in training. He was released from Liverpool at the end of the 2013–14 season.[11]

On 7 November 2014, He signed for Accrington Stanley on a short term deal.[12] On 6 January he left after his deal ended, he made just 1 appearance in the FA Cup during his time at the club.[13]

On 14 February 2015, he signed for Northern Premier League team Witton Albion, making his debut the same day in the 2-2 home draw against Barwell.[14] After a season there, Roddan was released by the club.[15]

Sligo Rovers

On 27 January 2016 he signed for League of Ireland team Sligo Rovers.[16] Upon joining the club, Roddan stated the move to Sligo Rovers was to suit his playing style.[17]

Roddan made his Sligo Rovers debut in the opening game of the season against Shamrock Rovers, but was sent-off in the 75th minutes after a second bookable offence, in a 2-0 loss.[18] After serving a suspension, Roddan captained his first match as a Sligo Rovers player and went on to draw 1-1 against St Patrick's Athletic on 8 April 2016.[19]

Career statistics

As of match played 14 December 2013.
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Liverpool 2013–14[20] Premier League 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Carlisle United (loan) 2013–14[20] League One 1000000010
Accrington Stanley (loan) 2013–14[20] League Two 0010000010
Witton Albion 2014-2015 Northern Premier League 1000000000
Sligo Rovers 2016 League of Ireland 18000000000
Career total 200100000220

References

  1. ↑ Craig Roddan profile at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ↑ "Academy midfielder goes on loan". Liverpool FC. 28 November 2013. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "Maricourt's all stars". Liverpool Echo. 6 February 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  4. ↑ "Kop Kids: Craig Roddan revels in playing alongside Steven Gerrard". Liverpool Echo. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "Kop Kids: Craig Roddan is Liverpool U18s skill master, says Matty McGiveron". Liverpool Echo. 27 October 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  6. ↑ "Carlisle: Craig Roddan, Josh Morris and Tom Lawrence join". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
  7. ↑ "Carlisle United 4-1 Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. 14 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  8. ↑ "Roddan back with the Reds". 2 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  9. ↑ "Liverpool Midfielder Signs". Accrington Stanley FC. 4 January 2014. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  10. ↑ "Accrington Stanley: Liverpool's Craig Roddan joins on loan". BBC Sport. 4 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  11. ↑ "Clubs submit retained and released lists". Premier League. 23 May 2014. Archived from the original on 4 May 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  12. ↑ "Craig Roddan joins Stanley". Accrington Stanley FC. 7 November 2014. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  13. ↑ "Simpson & Roddan leave club". Accrington Stanley FC. 6 January 2015. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  14. ↑ "AFC Telford bidding to seal Craig Roddan deal". Shropshire Star. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  15. ↑ "CRAIG RODDAN". Witton Albion F.C. 5 January 2016. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  16. ↑ "Double signing". Sligo Rovers F.C. 27 January 2016. Archived from the original on 30 January 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  17. ↑ "Roddan can't wait to start". Sligo Rovers F.C. 29 January 2016. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  18. ↑ "Shamrock Rovers punish ill-disciplined Sligo Rovers". RTE Sport. 5 March 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  19. ↑ "St Patrick's Athletic 1-1 Sligo Rovers: Bit o' Red remain winless". Goal.com. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  20. 1 2 3 "Games played by Connor Mahoney in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
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