The following article, written by Terry Phillips, was published on Wales Online on 12th May 2013 It is a famous story really, how Craig Noone saw the light whilst fixing the roof at the palatial home of Liverpool and England legend Steven Gerrard. But when it comes to real ‘Boy’s Own Stuff’
Craig Noone
Normal Position: Midfielder
Born: 17/11/1987 (Fazakerley)
Liam Watson’s eye for talent uncovered a number of hidden gems in Non-League football and in Craig he found another star. A prodigy of Skelmersdale United’s youth and reserve set-up, Craig progressed into the West Lancashire side’s first-team in the 2005/2006 season and had trials with Belgium side Royal Antwerp during the summer of 2007. Liam Watson had been a long-term admirer of the talented left-winger and signed the 20-year old for Burscough in October 2007, before bringing him to Haig Avenue nine months later. Noone was transferred to Plymouth Argyle on 13/08/3008 for a club record fee thought to be around £110,000. After three successful years at Plymouth he moved to Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee on 31st December 2010.
He scored twice for Brighton in their League One title season, a great individual goal at home against Colchester United[18] and a volley at home against Hartlepool United.In January 2012, Noone was subject to a £500,000 bid from Championship rivals Cardiff City, which was rejected by Albion.
In August 2012, Noone joined Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £1m, and signed a four-year contract. Noone made 32 appearances in his first season with Cardiff and scored seven goals, picking up a championship winning medal and promotion to the Premiership.
Transfers
| Season | From | To | Value |
| 2008/2009 | BURSCOUGH | Southport | |
| 2008/2009 | Southport | PLYMOUTH ARGYLE | Undisclosed |
Player Match Stats
FA Cup , FA Trophy , Football League Cup, League, PLAY OFFS , Welsh Cup,
| Season | Apps | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008/2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Appearances & Goals
Games where player was named on the team sheet
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2008 | League / Conference North | A | GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY | 1 - 0 |