Quick Facts
Biography
Craig Stanley (born 3 March 1983, Nuneaton) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Lincoln City. He is currently on loan at Southport.
Career
Stanley began his career with Walsall. He was a key member of the Hereford side that clinched promotion to the Football League after play-off victories over the Shrimps and Halifax Town in the 2005–06 season.
Stanley captained the England National XI to a 4–1 victory over the Netherlands on 29 November 2006, winning the European Challenge Trophy.
On 31 January 2011, Stanley signed for Torquay United in a one-month loan deal. After an impressive stint with Torquay, the loan was extended until the end of the season.
He became Bristol Rovers' third signing of their recent push for promotion back into League One, Stanley signed on 7 June 2011.
He has been announced as the captain of Aldershot Town for the 2013–2014 season. He left the club at the end of the season after failing to agree a new contract.
Honours
- Football Conference Play-Off Winner 2006, 2007