Laurie Craker

Laurence David Craker (1 March 1953 – 16 May 2020) was an English footballer and manager who played as a midfielder. As a player, Craker played in the Third Division and the Fourth Division with Watford.

Early life Craker was born in Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire.

After leaving Watford, Craker joined Hayes in August 1977, where he made 184 appearances, scoring 8, before being released by the club in August 1981. He later played for Northwood and Chalfont St Peter.

In January 1999, Craker became the assistant manager of Chesham United, before becoming their manager in April 1999 following the departure of Alan Cork. He later became the manager of Flackwell Heath in 2000 before resigning in August of the following year. Craker was appointed as a coach at Kingstonian in 2003, before returning to Flackwell Heath as manager in 2004. Craker became assistant manager at Burnham before resigning in 2014.

Personal life Craker also worked as a thatcher alongside his father. and is now manager of Thame Rangers.