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| youthyears1    = 1986–1987| youthclubs1 = [[Pickering Town F.C.|Pickering Town]]
| youthyears1    = 1986–1987| youthclubs1 = [[Pickering Town F.C.|Pickering Town]]
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| currentclub    =[[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]] (caretaker)
| position      = [[Centre-back]]
| position      = [[Centre-back]]
| years1  = 1987–1989 |clubs1 = [[Scarborough F.C.|Scarborough]]            |caps1  = 63  |goals1  = 7
| years1  = 1987–1989 |clubs1 = [[Scarborough F.C.|Scarborough]]            |caps1  = 63  |goals1  = 7
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| manageryears2 = 2010      | managerclubs2 = [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]]
| manageryears2 = 2010      | managerclubs2 = [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]]
| manageryears3 = 2023      | managerclubs3 = [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]] (caretaker)
| manageryears3 = 2023      | managerclubs3 = [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]] (caretaker)
| manageryears4 = 2023     | managerclubs4 = [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]] (caretaker)
| manageryears4 = 2023     | managerclubs4 = [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]] (caretaker)
| manageryears5 = 2025–      | managerclubs5 = [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]] (caretaker)
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'''Craig Jonathan Short''' (born 25 June 1968) is a former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[centre-back]]. He was most recently caretaker manager of [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]].
'''Craig Jonathan Short''' (born 25 June 1968) is a former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[centre-back]]. He is currently caretaker head coach of [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]].


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
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In his final league game for Rovers on 7 May 2005 against [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]], Short was handed the captain's armband by then manager [[Mark Hughes]]. However, in an out of character incident, he was sent off for violent conduct against Fulham's [[Luis Boa Morte]] after the Portuguese striker dangerously fouled [[Lucas Neill]] and Short pushed Boa Morte in the chest. He did however lead the team out for one final time a few weeks later in [[Tony Parkes]]' [[testimonial match]], who was also leaving the club.
In his final league game for Rovers on 7 May 2005 against [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]], Short was handed the captain's armband by then manager [[Mark Hughes]]. However, in an out of character incident, he was sent off for violent conduct against Fulham's [[Luis Boa Morte]] after the Portuguese striker dangerously fouled [[Lucas Neill]] and Short pushed Boa Morte in the chest. He did however lead the team out for one final time a few weeks later in [[Tony Parkes]]' [[testimonial match]], who was also leaving the club.


In the summer of 2005 he was allowed to move on to [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] and was an important member of United's successful promotion campaign. He signed a one-year contract but only made two [[League Cup]] appearances that season. He was released at the end of the [[2006–07 in English football|2006–07]] season and retired from football.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_utd/6668463.stm |title=Gillespie offered new Blades deal |work=BBC News |date=18 May 2007|accessdate=18 May 2007}}</ref>
In the summer of 2005 he was allowed to move on to [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] and was an important member of United's successful promotion campaign. He signed a one-year contract but only made two [[League Cup]] appearances that season. He was released at the end of the [[2006–07 in English football|2006–07]] season and retired from football.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_utd/6668463.stm |title=Gillespie offered new Blades deal |work=BBC News |date=18 May 2007|access-date=18 May 2007}}</ref>


==Managerial career==
==Managerial career==
In September 2008, it was announced that Short had joined Sheffield United's sister club, [[Ferencvárosi TC|Ferencvaros]], as a player-coach to [[Bobby Davison]]. He played two games for the club, both in the [[Ligakupa|Hungarian League Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=SHORT JONATHAN CRAIG - FERENCVÁROSI TC - MLSZ adatbank|url=https://adatbank.mlsz.hu/player/344088.html|access-date=12 March 2021|website=adatbank.mlsz.hu}}</ref>
In September 2008, it was announced that Short had joined Sheffield United's sister club, [[Ferencvárosi TC|Ferencvaros]], as a player-coach to [[Bobby Davison]]. He played two games for the club, both in the [[Ligakupa|Hungarian League Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=SHORT JONATHAN CRAIG - FERENCVÁROSI TC - MLSZ adatbank|url=https://adatbank.mlsz.hu/player/344088.html|access-date=12 March 2021|website=adatbank.mlsz.hu}}</ref>


On 30 November 2009, [[Ferencvárosi TC|Ferencvaros]] officially appointed Short as their new manager.<ref>{{cite news |date=2 December 2009 |title=Short named Ferencvaros manager |work=BBC News |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8355740.stm |access-date=30 April 2010}}</ref> However, he left the club at the end of the [[2009–10 Ferencvárosi TC season|2009–10 season]] because he did not possess the [[UEFA Pro Licence]] required in the [[Nemzeti Bajnokság I|Hungarian top division]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-05-01 |title=Craig Short távozik a Ferencvárostól |url=https://www.nemzetisport.hu/labdarugo_nb_i/craig-short-tavozik-a-ferencvarostol-2027044 |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=NSO.hu |language=hu}}</ref>
On 30 November 2009, [[Ferencvárosi TC|Ferencvaros]] officially appointed Short as their new manager.<ref>{{cite news |date=2 December 2009 |title=Short named Ferencvaros manager |work=BBC News |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8355740.stm |access-date=30 April 2010}}</ref> However, he left the club at the end of the [[2009–10 Ferencvárosi TC season|2009–10 season]] because he did not possess the [[UEFA Pro Licence]] required in the [[Nemzeti Bajnokság I|Hungarian top division]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-05-01 |title=Craig Short távozik a Ferencvárostól |url=https://www.nemzetisport.hu/labdarugo_nb_i/craig-short-tavozik-a-ferencvarostol-2027044 |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=NSO.hu |language=hu}}</ref>


On 4 June 2010, he was appointed as the new manager of Notts County.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10426~2064811,00.html | title=New Manager confirmed | work=Notts County fc official website | date=4 June 2010 | access-date=25 May 2011 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318070605/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10426~2064811%2C00.html | archive-date=18 March 2012 }}</ref> He was sacked on 24 October 2010.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11768_6465597,00.html | title=Short sacked by Magpies| publisher=Sky Sports | date=24 October 2010|accessdate=24 October 2010}}</ref>
On 4 June 2010, he was appointed as the new manager of Notts County.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10426~2064811,00.html | title=New Manager confirmed | work=Notts County fc official website | date=4 June 2010 | access-date=25 May 2011 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318070605/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10426~2064811%2C00.html | archive-date=18 March 2012 }}</ref> He was sacked on 24 October 2010.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11768_6465597,00.html | title=Short sacked by Magpies| publisher=Sky Sports | date=24 October 2010|accessdate=24 October 2010}}</ref>


After a break from football, Short returned as Head of Recruitment for Derby County's academy.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14808015|title=Former Ram Craig Short joins Derby coaching set-up|date=11 September 2011 |accessdate=8 December 2021|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> In 2013 Short was appointed first team coach at Blackburn Rovers where he had enjoyed a six-year spell as a player.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23000885|title=Craig Short: Former Blackburn defender returns as coach|date=21 June 2013|access-date=26 April 2014|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>
After a break from football, Short returned as Head of Recruitment for Derby County's academy.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14808015|title=Former Ram Craig Short joins Derby coaching set-up|date=11 September 2011 |accessdate=8 December 2021|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> In 2013 Short was appointed first team coach at Blackburn Rovers where he had enjoyed a six-year spell as a player.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23000885|title=Craig Short: Former Blackburn defender returns as coach|date=21 June 2013|access-date=26 April 2014|work=BBC Sport}}</ref>


Short was appointed to [[Darren Wassall]]s coaching staff at [[Derby County]] for the closing stages of the 2015–16 campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/pat-lyons-and-craig-short-join-darren-wassall-s-coaching-team-at-derby_sto5171005/story.shtml|title=Pat Lyons and Craig Short join Darren Wassall's coaching team at Derby|date=10 February 2016|work=Eurosport|access-date=10 February 2016}}</ref>
Short was appointed to [[Darren Wassall]]s coaching staff at [[Derby County]] for the closing stages of the 2015–16 campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/pat-lyons-and-craig-short-join-darren-wassall-s-coaching-team-at-derby_sto5171005/story.shtml|title=Pat Lyons and Craig Short join Darren Wassall's coaching team at Derby|date=10 February 2016|work=Eurosport|access-date=10 February 2016}}</ref>


In August 2020, he was appointed as a coach at [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 August 2020 |title=Craig Short joins Oxford United |url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2020/august/craig-short-joins-oxford-united/ |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=www.oufc.co.uk |language=en-gb}}</ref> Following the departure of [[Karl Robinson]] in February 2023, he was appointed caretaker manager.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2023/february/karl-robinson-departure/|title=Club Statement: Karl Robinson|website=www.oufc.co.uk|date=26 February 2023|accessdate=7 November 2023}}</ref> Having overseen two matches in charge, he returned to the coaching staff following the managerial appointment of [[Liam Manning]].<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2023/march/oxford-united-head-coach-liam-manning/|title=Liam Manning Becomes Head Coach at Oxford United|website=www.oufc.co.uk|date=11 March 2023|accessdate=7 November 2023}}</ref> He was once again appointed caretaker manager following the departure of Manning to [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]] in November 2023.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2023/november/club-statement-liam-manning-departs/|title=Liam Manning To Leave For Bristol City|website=www.oufc.co.uk|date=7 November 2023|accessdate=7 November 2023}}</ref> The U's won 5–0 against Chelsea U21s in the [[EFL Trophy]] in the first game of his second spell, with Short giving a debut to 15 year-old Leo Snowden, who became Oxford's youngest ever player.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2023/november/youngest-ever-player/ | title=Leo's Debut Delight }}</ref>
In August 2020, he was appointed as a coach at [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 August 2020 |title=Craig Short joins Oxford United |url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2020/august/craig-short-joins-oxford-united/ |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=www.oufc.co.uk |language=en-gb}}</ref> Following the departure of [[Karl Robinson]] in February 2023, he was appointed caretaker manager.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2023/february/karl-robinson-departure/|title=Club Statement: Karl Robinson|website=www.oufc.co.uk|date=26 February 2023|accessdate=7 November 2023}}</ref> Having overseen two matches in charge, he returned to the coaching staff following the managerial appointment of [[Liam Manning]].<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2023/march/oxford-united-head-coach-liam-manning/|title=Liam Manning Becomes Head Coach at Oxford United|website=www.oufc.co.uk|date=11 March 2023|accessdate=7 November 2023}}</ref> He was once again appointed caretaker manager following the departure of Manning to [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]] in November 2023.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2023/november/club-statement-liam-manning-departs/|title=Liam Manning To Leave For Bristol City|website=www.oufc.co.uk|date=7 November 2023|accessdate=7 November 2023}}</ref> The U's won 5–0 against Chelsea U21s in the [[EFL Trophy]] in the first game of his second spell, with Short giving a debut to 15 year-old Leo Snowden, who became Oxford's youngest ever player.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2023/november/youngest-ever-player/ | title=Leo's Debut Delight }}</ref>
In December 2025, Short was appointed caretaker manager again, following the departure of [[Gary Rowett]]<ref>https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/club-statement-gary-rowett</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
After retiring as a player, Short began a sailing business on [[Windermere]], teaching sailing to the public and corporate teams, and delivering boats to their owners.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2275155,00.html|title=Where are they now? Craig Short|date=20 April 2008|access-date=21 April 2008|newspaper=[[The Observer]] | location=London}}</ref>
After retiring as a player, Short began a sailing business on [[Windermere]], teaching sailing to the public and corporate teams, and delivering boats to their owners.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/apr/20/newsstory.sport9|title=Where are they now? Craig Short|date=20 April 2008|access-date=21 April 2008|newspaper=[[The Observer]] | location=London}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==


===Manager===
===Manager===
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Latest revision as of 17:07, 30 December 2025

Template:Short description Template:Use British English Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox football biography Craig Jonathan Short (born 25 June 1968) is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He is currently caretaker head coach of Oxford United.

Playing career

Short was born in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England and after attending Amotherby primary school and Lady Lumley's School (Pickering) along with his brother Chris, he started his professional career at Pickering Town in the 1986–87 season. In October the following year they moved to Scarborough together, and in June 1989, Notts County together. However, while his brother was dogged by injury, Craig managed to ascend to greater things.

After four seasons for Notts County he moved to Derby County at the beginning of the 1992–93 season. He signed for £2.5million – a record for a club outside the top flight, and the highest fee for a defender at the time. He had been subject of a similarly high bid for ambitious Premier League side Blackburn Rovers, but opted to join Derby instead.

He completed more than 100 competitive games for both Derby and his next club, Everton who he joined three seasons later. He left the Merseyside club in 1999, joining Blackburn Rovers for £1.7 million – seven years after they had first tried to buy him.

Short endeared himself to fans as a mainstay in the 2000–01 team which won promotion and established itself back in the top flight.

However, he missed the 2002 League Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur through suspension, a match which Blackburn won 2–1. He did gain European experience in the following season, playing two games in the UEFA Cup.

After a 4–0 victory away to Birmingham City on 6 December 2003, manager Graeme Souness labelled Short the "perfect professional" after outplaying City striker Christophe Dugarry, who was sent off for elbowing Short.[1]

In his final league game for Rovers on 7 May 2005 against Fulham, Short was handed the captain's armband by then manager Mark Hughes. However, in an out of character incident, he was sent off for violent conduct against Fulham's Luis Boa Morte after the Portuguese striker dangerously fouled Lucas Neill and Short pushed Boa Morte in the chest. He did however lead the team out for one final time a few weeks later in Tony Parkes' testimonial match, who was also leaving the club.

In the summer of 2005 he was allowed to move on to Sheffield United and was an important member of United's successful promotion campaign. He signed a one-year contract but only made two League Cup appearances that season. He was released at the end of the 2006–07 season and retired from football.[2]

Managerial career

In September 2008, it was announced that Short had joined Sheffield United's sister club, Ferencvaros, as a player-coach to Bobby Davison. He played two games for the club, both in the Hungarian League Cup.[3]

On 30 November 2009, Ferencvaros officially appointed Short as their new manager.[4] However, he left the club at the end of the 2009–10 season because he did not possess the UEFA Pro Licence required in the Hungarian top division.[5]

On 4 June 2010, he was appointed as the new manager of Notts County.[6] He was sacked on 24 October 2010.[7]

After a break from football, Short returned as Head of Recruitment for Derby County's academy.[8] In 2013 Short was appointed first team coach at Blackburn Rovers where he had enjoyed a six-year spell as a player.[9]

Short was appointed to Darren Wassalls coaching staff at Derby County for the closing stages of the 2015–16 campaign.[10]

In August 2020, he was appointed as a coach at Oxford United.[11] Following the departure of Karl Robinson in February 2023, he was appointed caretaker manager.[12] Having overseen two matches in charge, he returned to the coaching staff following the managerial appointment of Liam Manning.[13] He was once again appointed caretaker manager following the departure of Manning to Bristol City in November 2023.[14] The U's won 5–0 against Chelsea U21s in the EFL Trophy in the first game of his second spell, with Short giving a debut to 15 year-old Leo Snowden, who became Oxford's youngest ever player.[15]

In December 2025, Short was appointed caretaker manager again, following the departure of Gary Rowett[16]

Personal life

After retiring as a player, Short began a sailing business on Windermere, teaching sailing to the public and corporate teams, and delivering boats to their owners.[17]

Career statistics

Manager

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Team Country From To Record
G W D L Win %
Ferencváros Hungary 30 November 2009 May 2010

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Notts County England 4 June 2010 24 October 2010

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Oxford United (caretaker) England 26 February 2023 12 March 2023

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Oxford United (caretaker) England 7 November 2023 16 November 2023

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Oxford United (caretaker) England 23 December 2025 Present

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Total

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Honours

Blackburn Rovers

Individual

References

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