Craig Mahon

Who is Craig Mahon?

Craig Derek Mahon is an Irish footballer who currently plays for Chester his regular position is as a winger or a striker.

Craig Mahon signed a one year professional contract to Wigan Athletic in June 2008. Mahon's footballing education took place at the Dublin Based club Loudres Celtic, from there Craig 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.

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. He appeared for the under-19 team later in the year, playing in a 2–1 defeat against Chile.

Football runs in the family for Craig, he is the nephew of Alan Mahon formerly of and cousin of Andy Reid.

In the summer of 2009, he was released by Wigan Athletic and went on to have short spells with Salford City scoring eight goals in 24 appearances with the club before moving to Burscough in February 2010.