13 Facts About Craig Short

Craig Jonathan Short was born on 25 June 1968 and is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Craig Short was most recently caretaker manager of Oxford United.

However, while his brother was dogged by injury, Craig Short managed to ascend to greater things.

Craig Short had been subject of a similarly high bid for ambitious Premier League side Blackburn Rovers, but opted to join Derby instead.

Craig Short completed more than 100 competitive games for both Derby and his next club, Everton who he joined three seasons later.

Craig Short did gain European experience in the following season, playing two games in the UEFA Cup.

However, in an out of character incident, he was sent off for violent conduct against Fulham's Luis Boa Morte after the Portuguese striker dangerously fouled Lucas Neill and Craig Short pushed Boa Morte in the chest.

Craig Short did however lead the team out for one final time a few weeks later in Tony Parkes' testimonial match, who was leaving the club.

Craig Short signed a one-year contract but only made two League Cup appearances that season.

In September 2008, it was announced that Craig Short had joined Sheffield United's sister club, Ferencvaros, as a player-coach to Bobby Davison.

Craig Short played two games for the club, both in the Hungarian League Cup.

In 2013 Craig Short was appointed first team coach at Blackburn Rovers where he had enjoyed a six-year spell as a player.

Craig Short was appointed caretaker manager following the departure of Manning to Bristol City in November 2023.