Craig Dobson

Dobson started his career with Crystal Palace, but having failed to make a first team appearance for the "Eagles", he joined Cheltenham Town in the summer of 2003. He made his debut on 27 September, coming on as an 80th minute substitute for Bertie Cozic in a 2–0 defeat at Bristol Rovers' Memorial Stadium. He left the club after a couple of brief cameos in the league and Football League Trophy. In June 2004, Dobson made his international debut for Jamaica, coming on as an 85th-minute substitute for Marlon King in a 1-0 Unity Cup defeat to Republic of Ireland at The Valley. With Conference club Barnet for the start of the 2004–05 season, making four appearances. He was released in October 2004, after his month-long contract expired. He spent 2005–06 with Conference South side Cambridge City. He scored nine goals in 40 league appearances. At the end of the season he had a trial with Gillingham. Dobson signed with Conference outfit Stevenage Borough for a four-figure fee before the start of the 2006–07 season, he quickly established himself at Broadhall Way, making 38 appearances in his maiden season. He scored a brace against Stafford Rangers on 9 September, George Boyd also netting a hat-trick in a 6–0 win. Dobson scored a further three goals that season, including a 74th-minute goal in the 2007 FA Trophy final with Kidderminster Harriers at Wembley. Borough won the game 3–2 to lift the trophy. Dobson was more clinical in front of goal during the 2007–08 campaign, netting ten…

Dobson is reported to have made a late appearance as a substitute for Jamaica in a friendly with the Republic of Ireland in 2004. However The Guardian reported that he was an unused substitute. He entered the field at 84 minutes as a replacement for Marlon King (eyewitness report).

International caps

Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first. The "Caps" figures are in bold for games in which he scored

with Barnet Conference National champion: 2004–05 with Stevenage Borough FA Trophy winner: 2007 with Milton Keynes Dons Football League Two champion: 2007–08