Craig Armstrong
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Career & Clubs
Nottingham Forest
Born in South Shields, Armstrong started his career at Nottingham Forest in graduating from their youth system in 1992. Lack of first team action meant in December 1994 he moved on loan to Burnley. He made his debut for the Lancashire club in the 5–1 win over Southend United on 31 December 1994, playing in place of the injured Chris Vinnicombe. Armstrong appeared in three more league matches for Burnley before being recalled by Forest. In January 1996, he joined Bristol Rovers on another loan deal, again making four appearances. However, he was recalled a month later to play a further nine matches at Twerton Park. In October 1996, Armstrong was loaned to Gillingham for whom he played 13 matches as a defensive midfielder. In January 1997, he was loaned to Watford for a month, but his loan deal was cut short through injury. However, he was recalled for a further month in March 1997, with a view to a transfer. However, no move came to fruition. Armstrong scored twice during his spell at Forest with both goals coming in the League Cup in games against Walsall and Cambridge United.
Huddersfield Town
Armstrong left Forest in 1999 when Huddersfield Town agreed a £750,000 transfer. He played 112 matches at Huddersfield and in 2001 he won the Hargreaves Memorial Trophy (Huddersfield Player of The Year Award).
Sheffield Wednesday
He then left Huddersfield, moving to First Division club Sheffield Wednesday for £100,000. He played 29 times…
Having learnt from some of the best managers in the business on 26 May 2011, Armstrong was appointed as joint manager of Eastwood Town alongside Jamie Brough. The season started well with victories against Solihull Moors and Gloucester City. However defeats against Corby Town and Stalybridge Celtic caused friction and after just eight games in charge Armstrong quit as Eastwood boss in September 2011. After leaving his post as player-coach at Hucknall Town, Armstrong became manager of Quorn in late March 2012. He moved on to work at Nottingham Forest as an elite development coach, later working as a regional co-ordinator for Arsenal and presently the academy recruitment manager Premier League side Crystal Palace.
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- Cheltenham Town F.C. (2005–2007)
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- Bradford City A.F.C. (2005–2005)
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- Burnley F.C. (1994–1995)
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- Hucknall Town F.C. (2011–2012)
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- Gillingham F.C. (1996–1996)
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- Sheffield Wednesday F.C. (2002–2005)
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- Bristol Rovers F.C. (1996–1996)
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- Grimsby Town F.C. (2004–2004)
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- Watford F.C. (1997–1997)
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- Forest Green Rovers F.C. (2010–2010)
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- Boston United F.C. (2011–2011)
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- Nottingham Forest F.C. (1992–1999)
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- Kidderminster Harriers F.C. (2009–2009)
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- Huddersfield Town A.F.C. (1999–2002)
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- Mansfield Town F.C. (2009–2010)
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- Eastwood Town F.C. (2011–2011)
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- Burton Albion F.C. (2008–2009)
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- Gillingham F.C. (2007–2008)
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- Cheltenham Town F.C. (2008–2009)
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- Forest Green Rovers F.C. (2010–2011)
Legacy
Clubs
- Nottingham Forest F.C.1992–1999
- Burnley F.C.1994–1995
- Bristol Rovers F.C.1996–1996
- Gillingham F.C.1996–1996
- Watford F.C.1997–1997
- Huddersfield Town A.F.C.1999–2002
- Sheffield Wednesday F.C.2002–2005
- Grimsby Town F.C.2004–2004
- Bradford City A.F.C.2005–2005
- Cheltenham Town F.C.2005–2007
- Gillingham F.C.2007–2008
- Burton Albion F.C.2008–2009
- Cheltenham Town F.C.2008–2009
- Kidderminster Harriers F.C.2009–2009
- Mansfield Town F.C.2009–2010
- Forest Green Rovers F.C.2010–2010
- Forest Green Rovers F.C.2010–2011
- Boston United F.C.2011–2011
- Eastwood Town F.C.2011–2011
- Hucknall Town F.C.2011–2012
Played together with
- Aaron BrownBurton Albion F.C. · 2009–2010
Aaron BrownCheltenham Town F.C. · 2005–2005- Aaron BrownGillingham F.C. · 2007–2008
- Aaron BrownKidderminster Harriers F.C. · 2013–2013
- Aaron ChapmanBristol Rovers F.C. · 2015–2015
Aaron CollinsBristol Rovers F.C. · 2021–2024- Aaron CollinsForest Green Rovers F.C. · 2019–2021
- Aaron DownesBristol Rovers F.C. · 2012–2012
- Aaron DownesCheltenham Town F.C. · 2015
Aaron LennonBurnley F.C. · 2018–2020- Aaron LennonBurnley F.C. · 2021–2022
Aaron McLeanBradford City A.F.C. · 2014–2015
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Identifiers & aliases
Steven Craig Armstrong is an English former professional footballer, manager and academy recruitment manager Premier League side Crystal Palace.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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