Craig Tanner (footballer) explained

Craig Tanner
Full Name:Craig David Tanner[1]
Birth Date:27 October 1994
Birth Place:Camberley, England
Height:1.71 m[2]
Position:Striker, winger
Currentclub:Ebbsfleet United
Clubnumber:10
Youthyears1:2003–2013
Youthclubs1:Reading
Years1:2013–2017
Clubs1:Reading
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:AFC Wimbledon (loan)
Caps2:19
Goals2:0
Years3:2015–2016
Clubs3:Plymouth Argyle (loan)
Caps3:42
Goals3:4
Years4:2016–2017
Clubs4:Plymouth Argyle (loan)
Caps4:26
Goals4:5
Years5:2017–2019
Clubs5:Motherwell
Caps5:26
Goals5:6
Years6:2019–2021
Clubs6:Aldershot Town
Caps6:28
Goals6:7
Years7:2021–
Caps7:33
Goals7:8
Nationalteam1:England U16
Club-Update:06:20, 21 June 2022 (UTC)

Craig David Tanner (born 27 October 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker or winger who plays for club Ebbsfleet United. Tanner began his career with Reading and spent time on loan at AFC Wimbledon and Plymouth Argyle (twice) before joining Motherwell in June 2017.

Career

Reading

Tanner joined Reading's under-8s academy team in 2003.[3] In March 2011, Tanner signed his first professional contract with Reading, going through to the end of the 2014–15 season.[4] Tanner made his debut, and scored his first goal, for Reading in their 3–1 League Cup victory over Newport County on 12 August 2014, coming on as a substitute.[5]

On 22 January 2015, Tanner signed a new contract with Reading, lasting until the summer of 2017, and joined AFC Wimbledon on loan for the rest of the season.[6]

Plymouth Argyle (loans)

On 5 August 2015, Tanner signed for Plymouth Argyle on loan until 2 January 2016.[7] Tanner scored his first goal for the club, a stunning volley from the edge of the area, in a 2–1 defeat against Gillingham in the League Cup. On 6 January 2016, Tanner's loan at Plymouth Argyle was extended until the end of the season.[8]

On 18 August 2016, Tanner returned to Plymouth Argyle on loan until 16 January 2017,[9] extending his stay until the end of the season on 16 January 2017.

Motherwell

On 5 June 2017, Motherwell announced the signing of Tanner on a two-year contract.[10] He made his debut for the club away to Queen's Park in the group stage of the Scottish League Cup, scoring Motherwell's second goal in a 5–1 win.[11] He scored his first league goal on 30 September 2017, in a 3–0 win at home against Partick Thistle.[12] Tanner's first season at Motherwell ended early when he suffered a knee injury in training, described by manager Stephen Robinson as a "freak incident" which was expected to keep him out for up to six months.[13]

In November 2018, having twice undergone surgery on his injury, Motherwell assistant manager Keith Lasley announced that Tanner would remain out until at least January 2019.[14] Having failed to feature during the 2018–19 season, he was offered a short-term contract with a view to an extension upon his return to fitness.[15]

Having made his return to action he featured for Motherwell's reserve side. However, on 2 September 2019, he left the club having turned down their contract offer.[16]

Aldershot Town

On 9 December 2019, Aldershot Town announced the signing of Tanner on a contract until the end of the 2019–20 season.[17]

Ebbsfleet United

On 21 June 2021, Tanner joined National League South side Ebbsfleet United, rejecting a contract extension with Aldershot.[18]

Career statistics

[19]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reading2014–15Championship30002151
2015–1600000000
2016–170000000000
Total3000210051
AFC Wimbledon (Loan)2014–15League Two190000000190
Plymouth Argyle (Loan)2015–16League Two424101161506
2016–17265500031346
Total6896011928412
Motherwell2017–18Scottish Premiership2663271369
2018–1900000000
2019–2000000000
Total266327100369
Aldershot Town2019–20National League1240010134
2020–211631000173
Total287100010307
Ebbsfleet United2021–22National League South3382010368
Career total1773012210311221037

Honours

Reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clubs submit retained and released lists . The Premier League . 15 August 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130610081435/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/jun/premier-league-clubs-submit-retained-and-released-lists.html . 10 June 2013.
  2. Web site: Profile. 14 February 2017. 11v11.
  3. Web site: Reading FC Player Profiles. www.readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C.. 13 August 2014.
  4. Web site: Tanner and Tshibola sign on . www.readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 13 August 2014 . 5 March 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110305235650/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2304375%2C00.html . 5 March 2011.
  5. Web site: Charles Watts. Reading FC 3, Newport County 1: Craig Tanner puts gloss on cup success. www.getreading.co.uk. Reading Post. 13 August 2013. 12 August 2014.
  6. Web site: Tanner pens new deal & heads out on loan. www.readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C.. 22 January 2015. 22 January 2015.
  7. Web site: Conns: Tanner's A Janner. Plymouth Argyle F.C.. 5 August 2015. 5 August 2015.
  8. Web site: Tanner Here for the Duration. www.pafc.co.uk/. Plymouth Argyle F.C.. 6 January 2016. 6 January 2016.
  9. Web site: Tanner rejoins Pilgrims on loan. readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C.. 18 August 2016. 18 August 2016.
  10. Web site: Craig Tanner joins the 'Well. www.motherwellfc.co.uk. Motherwell F.C.. 5 June 2017. 5 June 2017.
  11. Web site: Queen's Park 1–5 Motherwell. Motherwell F.C.. 15 July 2017. 2 September 2019.
  12. Web site: Motherwell 3–0 Partick Thistle. BBC Sport. Barnes. John. 30 September 2017. 2 September 2019.
  13. Web site: Motherwell: Craig Tanner out for up to six months with 'freak' knee injury. BBC Sport. 15 March 2018. 2 September 2019.
  14. Web site: Motherwell midfielder Craig Tanner won't be back until after New Year; Chris Cadden faces four months out. Motherwell Times. Goldthorp. Craig. 28 November 2018. 2 September 2019.
  15. Web site: Motherwell FC: Mass exodus as 12 first team stars to leave club on 31 May. Motherwell Times. Goldthorp. Craig. 22 May 2019. 2 September 2019.
  16. Web site: CRAIG TANNER LEAVES MOTHERWELL. Motherwell F.C.. 2 September 2019. 2 September 2019.
  17. Web site: NEW SIGNING: SHOTS SIGN TANNER! . theshots.co.uk/ . Aldershot Town F.C. . 11 December 2019 . 9 December 2019.
  18. Web site: Fleet throw a Tanner in the works. www.ebbsfleetunited.co.uk. 21 June 2021.
  19. Web site: C.Tanner. Soccerway. 10 January 2017.