first day of the season in a 3–1 win. But just three matches into the season he picked up a season-ending injury 6 minutes into an away match at Ebbsfleet United. During his time off the pitch Creighton set up his own business, Raw Ink Tattoo studio in nearby Coedpoeth. As well as his tattooing business Creighton also joined Welsh Premier League side Bala Town FC as a voluntary coach in January 2013. Creighton returned from injury on the final day of the 2012/2013 season in a match away to Mansfield Town. He took part in the following pre-season and started the first game of the 2013/2014 season against Welling United. His second game of the season came in the cross border derby against Chester, but in the first half he picked up another injury setting himself back once again. He returned from injury once again in a 1–3 loss away to his former club Kidderminster, coming on as a sub for Robert Ogleby in the 84th minute. He went on to play further games against Dartford FC and Forest Green Rovers, coming on as a sub in both matches. Creighton's first start since August game in the FA Trophy against Gresley F.C., but after 20 minutes he picked up a recurring hamstring injury and was replaced by Kyle Parle. This proved to be Creighton's last match in professional football. He announced his retirement from playing on 23 December 2013. He made 78 league appearances scoring four times for Wrexham in the league, and made 89 Reds appearances in all competitions and 258 league appearances in his professional career scoring 9 times. Managerial career Southport Creighton joined Southport on 26 August 2016, as assistant manager to former Wrexham teammate Andy Bishop. Honours Oxford United Conference Premier play-offs: 2009–10 Wrexham FA Trophy: 2012–13 References External links 1981 births Living people Footballers from Birmingham, West Midlands English footballers Association football defenders Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players Oxford United F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players National League (English football) players English Football League players