Craig Lynch


Craig Lynch is an English footballer who plays for Blyth Spartans. He plays as a striker.

Career

Sunderland

Born in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, Lynch turned professional in 2010 after two seasons in Sunderland's academy. In 2008, Lynch signed his first professional contract with the club.
He was called up into the first team in April 2011, and made his professional debut on 30 April, coming on as a substitute in their 3–0 home loss to Fulham in the Premier League. Two months later in July, Lynch signed a two-year contract with the club.
Under the management of Martin O'Neill, it announced that Lynch go out on loan to gain first team experience. On 8 September 2012, he joined Football League One side Hartlepool United on a one-month loan deal. Lynch scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–1 loss against Colchester United on 27 September 2012. Despite losing 3–1, Manager Neale Cooper praised Lynch performance, as well as, his goal. After making six appearance and scoring once, Lynch returned to his parent club after spending one month at Hartlepool United.

Rochdale

On 18 February 2014, Lynch joined Rochdale following his release from Sunderland.
On 3 May 2014, Lynch made his only appearance for Rochdale, coming on as substitute on the 56th minute of the final game of the season, a 2–1 defeat away at Newport County. Lynch was among released at the end of the season.

Spennymoor

After being released by Rochdale, Lynch moved to Spennymoor Town of the Northern Premier League Division One North on 8 August 2014.

Blyth Spartans

On 5 February 2015, Blyth Spartans announced the signing of Lynch.

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