Craig Mahon

Craig Derek Mahon (born 21 June 1989) is an Irish footballer who plays for National League North side Curzon Ashton as a winger.

Craig Mahon

Craig Mahon in April 2015.
Personal information
Full name	Craig Derek Mahon[1]
Date of birth	(1989-06-21) 21 June 1989[1]
Place of birth	Dublin,[1] Republic of Ireland
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s)	Winger
Club information
Current team	Curzon Ashton
Youth career
2006–2008	Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2009	Wigan Athletic	0	(0)
2008	→ Accrington Stanley (loan)	2	(0)
2009–2010	Salford City	24	(8)
2010–2013	Vauxhall Motors	117	(7)
2013–2020	Chester	215	(17)
2013	→ AFC Fylde (loan)	6	(0)
2019	→ Ashton United (loan)	3	(0)
2020	Altrincham	11	(0)
2020–	Curzon Ashton	4	(0)
National team
2007	Republic of Ireland U18	2	(0)
2007–2008	Republic of Ireland U19	3	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:54, 13 October 2016 (UTC)

Craig Mahon signed a one-year professional contract with Wigan Athletic in June 2008. Mahon's footballing education took place at the Dublin-based club Lourdes Celtic, from there he signed as trainee YT in 06/07 at Wigan where he then progressed through the ranks.

Craig signed for Accrington Stanley on loan in 2008/09. Mahon was spotted by Stanley bosses putting in an impressive performance in the reserves game against Everton. He made his debut for Stanley on 29 November 2008 in a League Two match against Bury at the Crown Ground, which ended in a 2–1 defeat for Stanley.[2]

He has also represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level, making his debut for the under-18 side on 7 February 2007 in a 0–0 draw against Netherlands.[3] He appeared for the under-19 team later in the year, playing in a 2–1 defeat against Chile.[4]

Football runs in the family for Craig, he is the nephew of Alan Mahon formerly of (Tranmere Rovers) and cousin of Andy Reid (Nottingham Forest).

In the summer of 2009, he was released by Wigan Athletic and went on to have a short spell with Salford City scoring eight goals in 24 appearances with the club.

After trials at Football League Clubs Bury and Rochdale, Mahon signed for Conference North side Vauxhall Motors on 4 September 2010.[5] He signed a further 12-month deal on 26 July 2011.[6]

Vauxhall Motors secured the services of Mahon on a further 12-month deal on 27 July 2012.[7]

Craig was voted the Vauxhall Motors Player of the Season for the 2012/13 season. He signed for neighbours Chester on 23 May 2013, allowing him the chance to play football in the Conference Premier. He remained at Chester for 8 years, which included loan spells with AFC Fylde and Ashton United.

On 7 November 2014, Mahon became the father of twins. The following day Mahon was back on the pitch playing for Chester against Football League side Southend United F.C. in the FA Cup First Round. Mahon had further cause for celebration by scoring the winning goal in the 51st minute, the match ending 2–1 to Chester as they pulled off a surprise victory against higher-ranked opponents.

On 12 September 2017 Craig broke the all-time appearance record for Chester FC, with 160 appearances for the club. He went on to make 215 appearances for the club.

In January 2020 Mahon signed for Altrincham.[8] He was part of the Altrincham team that were promoted to The Vanarama National League on the 1st August 2020 beating Boston United 1-0 in the play-off final.

Craig signed for National League North side Curzon Ashton in September 2020.