Paul Crarey (born 4 January 1966) also known by the nickname of "Cresta", is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, and coached in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. He played at club level for Dalton ARLFC [1], Barrow (1987-1995, 172 appearances, 20+ tries), and Carlisle, as a hooker and coached at representative level for Cumbria and British Amateur Rugby League Association (BARLA) Great Britain Lions, and at club level for Barrow (2005–07, 2014–present), and Whitehaven (?-2008).
He won a Shooting Star award in 1988.[5]
Coaching career
After retiring as a player, Crarey moved into coaching. He had coaching spells at amateur clubs Dalton and Walney Central before being appointed as head coach at Barrow Raiders in October 2005.[6]
Crarey departed Barrow at the end of the 2007 season and became head coach at Whitehaven, but was forced to step down in March 2008 for health reasons.[7]
He subsequently returned to coaching at amateur level for a few years before re-joining Barrow for a second spell in 2014.[8][9]
References
- ^ Fletcher, Raymond (1994). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook, 1994-95. London: Headline. p. 130. ISBN 978-0-7472-7851-1.
- ^ "Player Summary: Paul Crarey". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Coach Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ Halbro
- ^ "Haven coach Crarey in hospital". Whitehaven News. 27 March 2008. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Whitehaven appoint coach Stokes". BBC Sport. 28 March 2008. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Barrow Raiders: Paul Crarey replaces Goulding as head coach". BBC Sport. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Paul Crarey brings up 10 years helping Barrow Raiders survive and thrive". Total Rugby League. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
External links
- Crarey hails Barrow table toppers
- 15h December 2007 Farrell Sports Newly Refurbished Shop Opened By Whitehaven Rugby league Coach Paul Crarey
- (archived by web.archive.org) Coaches tackle new rugby techniques
- (archived by web.archive.org) This Sporting Life - Paul Crarey
- Lancaster bomber wings in for Haven
- (archived by web.archive.org) Shape up or ship out
- Monaghan relieves Warrington's fears over absence of injured Briers
- (archived by web.archive.org) Back on the Wembley trail