Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Derek Craig is an English footballer who played for Newcastle United, San Jose Earthquakes, Darlington, York City and Brandon United. As a youngster he played for Clara Vale in the 1960s. He made his professional debut with Newcastle United during the 1971 72 season. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Toon, and often abbreviated to NUFC) is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.