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Craig O'Reilly began his career with Raith Rovers. He made his senior debut aged 16, scoring a
goal in a 1-1 draw with Brechin City in May 2004, securing Raith's First Division future in the
process.In August 2004, he joined Montrose on a loan deal until the end of the year.
O'Reilly signed for Dundee in July 2005, and was named Scottish Football League Young
Player of the Month for December 2005, after scoring 3 goals in 3 games.He spent the whole of
the 2006-07 season on loan at East Fife, and the move was made permanent in May 2007. In a
Scottish League Cup tie in August 2007, O'Reilly's wonder goal saw Third Division East Fife
defeat Premier League St. Mirren 1-0 away from home, in a cup giant killing. O'Reilly left East
Fife in December 2008, after finding first team chances limited.
He made the step up to the Scottish First Division in January 2009, signing a six-month
contract with Clyde. He made his debut in a 4-2 defeat against Partick Thistle on 3 January. He joined Montrose on
loan for the second time in his career, in March 2009, until the end of the season. O'Reilly was released by Clyde in
June 2009 along with the rest of the out of contract players, due to the club's financial position. He went on to join
Stenhousemuir. On January 29, he left Stenhousemuir to join junior outfit Bonnyrigg Rose until the end of the season.
Craig O'Reilly Personal information
Full name
Craig Michael O'Reilly
Date of birth
20 September 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position
Striker
Senior career*
Years
Team Apps†
(Gls)†
2003-2005
Raith Rovers 11
(1)
2004
Montrose (loan) 10
(0)
2005-2007
Dundee 15
(3)
2006-2007
East Fife (loan) 31
(13)
2007-2008
East Fife 41
(3)
2009
Clyde 3
(0)
2009
Montrose (loan) 8
(3)
2009-2010
Stenhousemuir 10
(0)
2010
Bonnyrigg Rose ?
(?)
2010-2011
Berwick Rangers 21
(6)
National team
2005
Scotland U-19 2
(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the
domestic league only and correct as of 26 May 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).