Craig Ireland
| Date of birth | 29 November 1975 |
| Place of birth | Dundee |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Weight | 87 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Defender |
Ireland began the 2000-01 campaign on an extended loan at Airdrie and scored on his debut in a 5-1 win at Morton. He moved south of the border in the new year to link up with his old boss Jocky Scott at Notts County in another long-term loan deal and impressed with some assured performances in the back line. He is an accomplished central defender who can also play at left back if required.
Ireland joined Peterborough United in July 2004 with a two-year contract that was cancelled in June 2005.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 05 Oct 1994 | 24 Feb 1996 | |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 12 Feb 1996 | 27 Dec 1999 | |
| Dundee | 29 Oct 1999 | 28 Nov 1999 | L |
| Dundee | 27 Dec 1999 | 17 Jul 2001 | |
| Airdrieonians | 27 Sep 2000 | 30 Dec 2000 | L |
| Notts County | 30 Jan 2001 | 06 May 2001 | L |
| Notts County | 17 Jul 2001 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Barnsley | 08 Aug 2003 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Peterborough United | 30 Jul 2004 | 07 Jun 2005 | |
| Bristol City | 09 Jan 2005 | 21 Feb 2005 | L |
| Falkirk | 14 Jun 2005 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1999-00 | Dundee | Scottish FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Dundee | Scottish Premier League | 14 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Airdrieonians | Bells Challenge Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Airdrieonians | Scottish Division 1 | 12 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Notts County | League Division 2 | 16 |
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| 2001-02 | Notts County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Notts County | League Division 2 | 26 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Notts County | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Notts County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Notts County | League Division 2 | 35 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 5 |
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| 2003-04 | Barnsley | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Barnsley | League Division 2 | 43 | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | Bristol City | League One | 5 |
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| 2004-05 | Peterborough United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Peterborough United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Peterborough United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Peterborough United | League One | 22 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug 2003 | Barnsley v Colchester United | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Barnsley v Blackpool | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2003 | AFC Bournemouth v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Barnsley v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Aug 2003 | Blackpool v Barnsley | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Barnsley v Notts County | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Sep 2003 | Chesterfield v Barnsley | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Port Vale v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Sep 2003 | Barnsley v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Barnsley v Swindon Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Sep 2003 | Plymouth Argyle v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Barnsley | L | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Barnsley v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Oct 2003 | Notts County v Barnsley | W | 0-0 (4-2) | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Peterborough United v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Barnsley v Grimsby Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Oct 2003 | Barnsley v Wrexham | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Brentford v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Nov 2003 | York City v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 12 Nov 2003 | Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 15 Nov 2003 | Barnsley v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Bristol City v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Barnsley v Stockport County | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Dec 2003 | Bristol City v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 13 Dec 2003 | Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Dec 2003 | Barnsley v Bristol City | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round replay |
| 20 Dec 2003 | Luton Town v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Hartlepool United v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Barnsley v Chesterfield | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Jan 2004 | Barnsley v Scunthorpe United | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2004 | Colchester United v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Jan 2004 | Scunthorpe United v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 17 Jan 2004 | Barnsley v AFC Bournemouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Jan 2004 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Jan 2004 | Barnsley v Blackpool | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2004 | Notts County v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Feb 2004 | Wrexham v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Barnsley v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Feb 2004 | Grimsby Town v Barnsley | L | 6-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Mar 2004 | Barnsley v Peterborough United | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Mar 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Mar 2004 | Barnsley v Port Vale | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Mar 2004 | Swindon Town v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Apr 2004 | Barnsley v Plymouth Argyle | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Apr 2004 | Rushden and Diamonds v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2004 | Barnsley v Queens Park Rangers | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Apr 2004 | Barnsley v Brentford | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Apr 2004 | Tranmere Rovers v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 May 2004 | Barnsley v Bristol City | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 May 2004 | Stockport County v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.