Craig Forsyth

Forsyth began his career with Carlogie Boys Club before joining First Division side Dundee in 2006.[2] He was given his debut by manager Alex Rae at the age of 17 in a 3–2 win at Livingston on 11 November 2006.[3] He joined Third Division club Montrose on loan in February 2008 until the end of the season.[2] He made nine league appearances for Montrose and one in the play-offs.[4][5] The following season, Forsyth was loaned out to Arbroath.[6] He scored his first senior goal in a 1–0 win at Brechin City on 28 March 2009.[7] Having scored two goals in 26 league appearances for Arbroath,[8] Forsyth returned to Dundee and established himself in the club's first team under the management of Jocky Scott.[2] Having scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 League Cup win against Aberdeen,[9] Forsyth managed five more goals during the 2009–10 season, including the winner against Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Challenge Cup Final.[10] He helped Dundee finish sixth in the First Division the following season, despite the club being docked 25 points for entering administration.[11] Forsyth made 33 league appearances and scored eight goals, including a brace in a 3–2 win against Partick Thistle on 30 April 2011.[12]

In June 2011, Forsyth joined Watford for an undisclosed compensation fee,[13] and signed a three-year contract.[14] He scored on his debut against Burnley on the first day of the season.

On 19 October 2012, Forsyth joined Bradford City on a two-month loan deal.[15] He made his debut the following day, helping the team to a 3–1 win at home to Cheltenham Town.[16] He scored his first goal for the club on 4 December, completing a 2–0 win against Port Vale in the Football League Trophy.[17]

On 4 March 2013, Forsyth joined Derby County on loan, ahead of their match against Cardiff City the following day, subject to clearance from The Football League.[18] Forsyth started against Cardiff City, before being replaced at 71 minutes in the 1–1 draw.[19] Forsyth started as a makeshift left-back in his third game for Derby County against Leicester City on 16 March 2013, assisting Derby's second goal which was scored by fellow loanee Chris Martin in a 2–1 victory. Forsyth was recalled by Watford on 29 April 2013, a game before the end of the regular season.[20] He played 10 times for Derby during his loan spell.

On 1 July 2013, Forsyth joined Derby County from Watford on a three-year contract for a reported fee of £150,000.[21] Forsyth went into the 2013–14 season as first choice left back, with Clough stating Forsyth was also considered as an option at centre back in case of injuries and suspensions.[22] Forsyth started the opening game a 1–1 draw at home to Blackburn Rovers, his first game as a permanent player.[23]

On 27 June 2014, Forsyth extended his contract at Derby County as he signed a new four-year contract to stay at the club until the end of the 2017–18 season.[24] Forsyth suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury in November 2015,[25] which kept him sidelined for nine months.[26] On 22 August 2016, he suffered yet another serious injury.[27]