David McCracken
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David McCracken is a Scottish
footballer who plays for Scottish
side St.Johnstone. McCracken had played his whole career in central defence for Dundee United
in the Scottish Premier League
before leaving in May 2007 and signing for Wycombe Wanderers
. He subsequently played for Milton Keynes Dons
before joining Brentford. David is now on loan at Bristol Rovers and was voted man of the match on his debut against Hartlepool on January 18, 2011.
on 2 May 2000. In the 2000–01 season, he made nine appearances mostly at full back, in a gradual programme of exposure to first team action. He also netted his first goal that term, in the opening day defeat to Celtic at Tannadice
. After a string of impressive early season performances, McCracken made his debut for Scotland's under-21s
in a 1–0 win over Latvia
. By the end of another season of excellent progress, he had played 22 times for the first team during 2001–02
.
2002–03 was the season McCracken made a real breakthrough into the first team with 30 appearances and in 2003–04
he was part of the first team for all but seven games to bring his total appearances to 99, during which he has scored three times. As part of a solid back three, McCracken was a crucial element of the side that reached fifth in the league to give Dundee United their best finish since 1996–97
.
McCracken had missed only two matches during the 2004–05 season, helping the side reach the semi-finals of the CIS League Cup
, when injury struck in the Scottish Cup
tie against Queen of the South
. He only managed another two games before the end of the season, but was rewarded for some steady performances with a new two-year contract in July 2005. McCracken missed just five matches in the whole of the 2005-06 season
, taking his total of appearances for United to 165, as United finished in 9th place in the SPL for the second consecutive season.
McCracken was told he was free to leave the club at the end of the 2006-07 season and helped the club to a clean sheet in the final day 0-0 draw at home to Motherwell
.
. His first goal arrived in the 1–0 home win over Rotherham United
on 16 February 2008, which was his only goal in his first season at Adams Park
. An impressive second season with the club culminated in Wycombe's promotion to Football League One
, as well as McCracken being named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year for the 2008–09 season. His second goal for the club came on the final day of the season, as part of a 1–2 home defeat to Notts County
.
on a two-year deal.
.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
footballer who plays for Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
side St.Johnstone. McCracken had played his whole career in central defence for Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
in the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
before leaving in May 2007 and signing for Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
. He subsequently played for Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
before joining Brentford. David is now on loan at Bristol Rovers and was voted man of the match on his debut against Hartlepool on January 18, 2011.
Dundee United
McCracken made his competitive league debut in the match against CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
on 2 May 2000. In the 2000–01 season, he made nine appearances mostly at full back, in a gradual programme of exposure to first team action. He also netted his first goal that term, in the opening day defeat to Celtic at Tannadice
Tannadice Park
Tannadice Park, usually referred to as Tannadice, is a football stadium located on Tannadice Street in the Scottish city of Dundee. The stadium is home of Dundee United F.C. and has a capacity of 14,209.-Early days :...
. After a string of impressive early season performances, McCracken made his debut for Scotland's under-21s
Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
in a 1–0 win over Latvia
Latvia national under-21 football team
The Latvia national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Latvia and is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body of football in Latvia. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
. By the end of another season of excellent progress, he had played 22 times for the first team during 2001–02
Dundee United FC Season 2001-02
The 2001–02 season was the 93rd year of football played by Dundee United, and covers the period from 2001-07-01 to 2002-06-30. United finished the season in eighth place....
.
2002–03 was the season McCracken made a real breakthrough into the first team with 30 appearances and in 2003–04
Dundee United FC Season 2003-04
The 2003–04 season was the 95th year of football played by Dundee United, and covers the period from 2003-07-01 to 2004-06-30. United finished the season in fifth place....
he was part of the first team for all but seven games to bring his total appearances to 99, during which he has scored three times. As part of a solid back three, McCracken was a crucial element of the side that reached fifth in the league to give Dundee United their best finish since 1996–97
1996-97 in Scottish football
The 1996–97 season was the 100th season of competitive football in Scotland. This season seen a playoff system introduced between the 2nd bottom club in the Premier Division and the 2nd top club in Division One.-Scottish Premier Division:...
.
McCracken had missed only two matches during the 2004–05 season, helping the side reach the semi-finals of the CIS League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
, when injury struck in the Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
tie against Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
. He only managed another two games before the end of the season, but was rewarded for some steady performances with a new two-year contract in July 2005. McCracken missed just five matches in the whole of the 2005-06 season
Dundee United FC Season 2005-06
The 2005–06 season was the 97th year of football played by Dundee United, and covers the period from 2005-07-01 to 2006-06-30. United finished in ninth place for the second consecutive season and meant they had only finished in the top six once in the six seasons since the split was...
, taking his total of appearances for United to 165, as United finished in 9th place in the SPL for the second consecutive season.
McCracken was told he was free to leave the club at the end of the 2006-07 season and helped the club to a clean sheet in the final day 0-0 draw at home to Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
.
Wycombe Wanderers
McCracken was announced as captain on 9 August 2007, and made his début two days later in the 1–0 loss at home to Accrington StanleyAccrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
. His first goal arrived in the 1–0 home win over Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
on 16 February 2008, which was his only goal in his first season at Adams Park
Adams Park
Adams Park is a football stadium in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It is the home ground of Wycombe Wanderers F.C. and the Aviva Premiership Rugby Union club London Wasps...
. An impressive second season with the club culminated in Wycombe's promotion to Football League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
, as well as McCracken being named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year for the 2008–09 season. His second goal for the club came on the final day of the season, as part of a 1–2 home defeat to Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
.
Milton Keynes Dons
On June 20, 2009 it was announced that he had signed for the Chairboys' neighbours Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
on a two-year deal.
Brentford
In July 2010, McCracken signed a two-year contract with BrentfordBrentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
.
Bristol Rovers
After making only two starts for the club, McCracken moved to Bristol Rovers on the 18th January 2011 on an initial one month loan deal.St. Johnstone
On June 23 2011, Saints have today handed a two year contract to defender David McCracken as manager Derek McInnes continues to build towards the new season.Dundee United
- Scottish CupScottish CupThe Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
Runner-up: 1
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- 2004–052004-05 in Scottish footballThe 2004–05 season was the 108th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2004:*6 July 2004 - Nacho Novo from Dundee to Rangers, £450,000*1 July 2004 - Dado Prso from AS Monaco to Rangers, Bosman...
- 2004–05