David Croll

Career
David worked his way through the Ross County youth system where he was very impressive. The next year (22/23) he was given his 1st proffesional contract but he only appeared once. Gateshead managed to sign him on a bosman deal for the 23/24 season where he scored 4 in eight games. The next year he was placed in the reserves to get some gametime and improve the team. He still played 3 games for the first team scoring one. During the 25/26 season, Croll was the first choice reserves striker and boosted them up to 5th position. In the 26/27 season, he was still in the reserves and after one first team appearance he was loaned out to National League side Stourbridge. He performed well and behind Ireland's back, they managed to match his release clause of £40,000 and he moved there for the 27/28 season permanently. This was a disappointment for Gateshead as they were looking to use the Scotsman in the near future. He left with 5 goals in 13 games over 4 seasons for the first team.