Craig Eastmond joined Millwall on loan in 2011, with whom he spent some of his early youth career.
18 Facts About Craig Eastmond
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Craig Eastmond was loaned to Wycombe Wanderers and Colchester United in 2012, and signed for Colchester on a permanent basis in 2013 following the expiry of his contract with Arsenal.
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Craig Eastmond made over 50 appearances for Colchester before his release in February 2015.
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Craig Eastmond started his career at Millwall at the age of eight, but joined Arsenal when he was 11 years old.
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Craig Eastmond ended his first season as a professional with seven first-team appearances to his name, including two League Cup games, four Premier League matches and an FA Cup appearance.
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Craig Eastmond made a return to his first club Millwall on 25 January 2011, almost ten years after he left the club as a youth.
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Craig Eastmond was substituted after just 36 minutes of play during a friendly match at Heybridge Swifts following a strong challenge from Ryan Doyle.
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Saddlers defender James Chambers' attempted clearance struck Craig Eastmond and flew into the net to earn the U's the win.
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Craig Eastmond was then left out of Colchester's game with Peterborough United by manager Joe Dunne, with Dunne stating that he had given the player time off.
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On 17 February 2015, Craig Eastmond joined League One side Yeovil Town until the end of the season Craig Eastmond was released at the end of his contract having made just one appearance for Yeovil.
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On 9 September 2015, following his release from Yeovil Town, Craig Eastmond signed for National League South side Sutton United.
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Craig Eastmond went on to make 31 league appearances for the season and scored three goals, helping the team win the National League South title and promotion to the National League.
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Craig Eastmond won the Club Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year awards and was included in the National League South team of the season.
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Craig Eastmond won the Club Player of the Year award for a second time.
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In February 2022, Craig Eastmond was inducted into the Sutton United Hall of Fame.
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On 2 July 2024, Craig Eastmond joined National League side Wealdstone on a one-year deal with the option for a further season.
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Craig Eastmond has five older brothers, two of whom were professional footballers.
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Craig Eastmond's cousin Kyle Eastmond is a professional rugby union and former professional rugby league footballer who has represented England at full international level.