THANK YOU KINGY | Craig King Departs

Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club can today announce the departure of long serving Goalkeeper Craig King. 

After 130 Tudor appearances between the sticks, Craig King has departed the club by mutual consent for opportunities elsewhere. Accumulating 4 seasons and 11,655 minutes of football in a Tudor shirt, Craig’s long-running commitment to the club has been greatly appreciated and he has become a huge part in the history and success of the club. 

Craig joined the Tudors after spells at then fellow National League South team Oxford City and Dartford, before that from previously League Two side Luton Town. Craig started his Tudor career in December 2021 against Havant & Waterlooville, keeping his first clean sheet and going on to instantly becoming a hero by helping Hemel Hempstead win their first derby day of the season against local rivals St Albans City with a 3-1 win away. 

At our annual Presentation Evening of the 22/23 season Craig cleaned out, winning Managers Player of the Season, Players Player of the Season and Supporters Player of the Season.

Another huge accolade for the GK, Craig scored in the dying moments to take their FA Trophy Round Two clash with Kings Lynn to penalties, which they ultimately triumphed. 

We would like to thank Craig for his incredible commitment to the Tudors and wish him all the best with his future.