Club captain David McCracken joined the Blues in the summer of 2007 following his release from Scottish side Dundee United.

David had spent all of his career with the Tannadice club, working his way up through the youth and reserves before making his first team debut in May 2000.

He made 9 appearances in 2000/2001, scoring his first goal for the Terrors in that time, and continued to make progress to become a regular in the heart of the United defence.

'Cracks' made over 200 appearances in seven years before being released at the end of the 2006/07 season, and Paul Lambert was keen to snap up the centre-back on a two-year deal that summer.

McCracken was named as club captain on the eve of the start of the season and repaid his manager's faith with some solid performances alongside Leon Johnson in the Blues' defence.

However, after sustaining an injury at Hereford United in March, 'Cracks' found it difficult to dislodge Mike Williamson from the starting line-up on his return.