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Following the [[2011–12 Stranraer F.C. season|2011–12 season]], Stranraer were promoted to [[Scottish Football League Second Division|Second Division]], despite losing in the play-off final to [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]] as a result of [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]' [[Administration and liquidation of The Rangers Football Club Plc|liquidation]], Malcolm was Stranraer's top scorer in both the league and all competitions throughout the campaign. In the next season, Malcolm played an integral part in Stranraer staying up, scoring two goals against [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]], that secured their safety,<ref name = "bbcstrasten">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22392182 |title=Stenhousemuir 1–2 Stranraer |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date= 4 May 2013 |accessdate=12 July 2013}}</ref> as well as bagging a total of 19 goals in all competitions, 18 of those in the league.
Following the [[2011–12 Stranraer F.C. season|2011–12 season]], Stranraer were promoted to [[Scottish Football League Second Division|Second Division]], despite losing in the play-off final to [[Albion Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers]] as a result of [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]]' [[Administration and liquidation of The Rangers Football Club Plc|liquidation]], Malcolm was Stranraer's top scorer in both the league and all competitions throughout the campaign. In the next season, Malcolm played an integral part in Stranraer staying up, scoring two goals against [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]], that secured their safety,<ref name = "bbcstrasten">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22392182 |title=Stenhousemuir 1–2 Stranraer |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date= 4 May 2013 |accessdate=12 July 2013}}</ref> as well as bagging a total of 19 goals in all competitions, 18 of those in the league.


In 2013, Malcolm signed for [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]].<ref name = "ayrutd">{{Cite news|url=http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-sport/ayrshire-scottish-athletics/2013/05/24/ayr-united-set-to-sign-stranraer-striker-craig-malcolm-102545-33366751/ |title=Ayr United Set To Sign Stranraer Striker Craig Malcolm |publisher=[[Ayrshire Post]].net |date= 24 May 2013 |accessdate=12 July 2013}}</ref> After one season there he returned to Stranraer. Malcolm spent a further three seasons with Stranraer, before leaving the club in May 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.stranraerfc.org/index.php/latest-news/789-malky-exit-interview |title=Malky Says Goodbye |publisher=Stranraer FC |date=28 May 2017 |accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref> Malcolm subsequently signed for fellow [[Scottish League One]] club [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]] on 31 May 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alloaathletic.co.uk/BlogView.aspx?pageid=2&ItemID=1639&mid=2 |title=Man on a mission |publisher=Alloa Athletic FC |date=31 May 2017 |accessdate=1 June 2017}}</ref>
In 2013, Malcolm signed for [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]].<ref name="ayrutd">{{Cite news |url=http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-sport/ayrshire-scottish-athletics/2013/05/24/ayr-united-set-to-sign-stranraer-striker-craig-malcolm-102545-33366751/ |title=Ayr United Set To Sign Stranraer Striker Craig Malcolm |publisher=[[Ayrshire Post]].net |date=24 May 2013 |accessdate=12 July 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130713025928/http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-sport/ayrshire-scottish-athletics/2013/05/24/ayr-united-set-to-sign-stranraer-striker-craig-malcolm-102545-33366751/ |archivedate=13 July 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> After one season there he returned to Stranraer. Malcolm spent a further three seasons with Stranraer, before leaving the club in May 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.stranraerfc.org/index.php/latest-news/789-malky-exit-interview |title=Malky Says Goodbye |publisher=Stranraer FC |date=28 May 2017 |accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref> Malcolm subsequently signed for fellow [[Scottish League One]] club [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]] on 31 May 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alloaathletic.co.uk/BlogView.aspx?pageid=2&ItemID=1639&mid=2 |title=Man on a mission |publisher=Alloa Athletic FC |date=31 May 2017 |accessdate=1 June 2017}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

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Craig Malcolm
Personal information
Full name Craig Malcolm
Date of birth (1986-12-30) 30 December 1986 (age 37)
Place of birth Bellshill, Scotland[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Alloa Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2005 Raith Rovers 15 (1)
2005–2010 Arthurlie
2010–2013 Stranraer 105 (47)
2013–2014 Ayr United 33 (8)
2014–2017 Stranraer 95 (35)
2017– Alloa Athletic 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:02, 29 May 2017 (UTC)

Craig Malcolm is a Scottish footballer, who currently plays as a striker for Alloa Athletic. During his career, Malcolm has played for Raith Rovers, Arthurlie, Ayr United, as well as two spells with Stranraer.

Career

After leaving Raith Rovers following an unsuccessful two years at the club, Malcolm joined Junior club, Arthurlie.[2] In 2010, Malcolm moved to Third Division club, Stranraer.[2] While in his three years at Stair Park, he notched up a total of 48 goals in 112 games in all-competitions.

Following the 2011–12 season, Stranraer were promoted to Second Division, despite losing in the play-off final to Albion Rovers as a result of Rangers' liquidation, Malcolm was Stranraer's top scorer in both the league and all competitions throughout the campaign. In the next season, Malcolm played an integral part in Stranraer staying up, scoring two goals against Stenhousemuir, that secured their safety,[3] as well as bagging a total of 19 goals in all competitions, 18 of those in the league.

In 2013, Malcolm signed for Ayr United.[4] After one season there he returned to Stranraer. Malcolm spent a further three seasons with Stranraer, before leaving the club in May 2017.[5] Malcolm subsequently signed for fellow Scottish League One club Alloa Athletic on 31 May 2017.[6]

Personal life

Being a part-time professional footballer, Malcolm is also Heating and Refrigeration engineer.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Craig Malcolm player profile". Stranraer F.C. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  2. ^ a b c "Malcolm in the Middle (Of a good goalscoring run)". Scottish Football League.com. September 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  3. ^ "Stenhousemuir 1–2 Stranraer". BBC Sport. 4 May 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  4. ^ "Ayr United Set To Sign Stranraer Striker Craig Malcolm". Ayrshire Post.net. 24 May 2013. Archived from the original on 13 July 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Malky Says Goodbye". Stranraer FC. 28 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  6. ^ "Man on a mission". Alloa Athletic FC. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.

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