Jimmy Crawford

Date of birth01 May 1973
Place of birthChicago
NationalityIrish
Weight73 kg
Height1.80 m
PositionMidfielder

Crawford has the distinction of being the first American-born player to represent Newcastle United.

He played for the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Bohemians Dublin 23 Mar 1995
Newcastle United 23 Mar 1995 26 Mar 1998
Rotherham United 27 Sep 1996 27 Nov 1996 L
Dundee United 20 Feb 1998 20 Mar 1998 L
Reading 26 Mar 1998 30 Jun 2000

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1995-96 Newcastle United League Cup
1
1996-97 Newcastle United Premier League
2
1999-00 Reading League Cup 1
1
2001-02 Shelbourne UEFA Cup 1
1


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
04 Oct 1995 Newcastle United v Bristol City W 3-1
Agg: 8-1
League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg
10 Mar 1997 Liverpool v Newcastle United L 4-3 Premier League
15 Mar 1997 Newcastle United v Coventry City W 4-0 Premier League


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1995-96 Republic of Ireland UEFA Under-21 1
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
10 Oct 1995 Republic of Ireland v Latvia W 1-0 UEFA U21 Group 6
14 Nov 1995 Portugal v Republic of Ireland L 3-1 UEFA U21 Group 6


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.