Craig Fagan

Early career

Fagan began his football career as an under-nine with Birmingham City. When the club dismantled its youth system he spent a few months with West Bromwich Albion, but returned to Birmingham City when they opened their academy, in part because the club was nearer to his home in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, where he attended Catshill Middle School and South Bromsgrove High School. Fagan made his Birmingham debut as a substitute in a League Cup tie against Leyton Orient on 2 October 2002. His Premier League debut followed two months later, again as a substitute, against Southampton. He scored his first career goal while on loan at Bristol City in a 2–1 defeat against Colchester United, his future club. He failed to make the breakthrough to Birmingham's first team, and joined Colchester United on a free transfer in March 2004 after a successful loan spell at the club.

Hull City

Fagan joined Hull City on 28 February 2005 for an undisclosed six-figure transfer fee (believed to be around £125,000). Five days later he scored on his debut in a 3–1 victory over Tranmere Rovers. He was reunited with his former Colchester boss, Phil Parkinson, when Parkinson was appointed Hull City manager in the summer of 2006 – Parkinson's tenure however did not last long. Under Parkinson, Fagan was played on the right wing, whereas under Peter Taylor he had played as a striker. Following Parkinson's departure, Hull changed from a 4-4-2 formation to 4-3-3, and Fagan…

On 5 July 2018, Fagan was appointed to the coaching staff of Hull City's Academy. In 2019 Fagan replaced the departing Kevin Maher as under-23 coach at Southend United. In August 2020, Fagan applied to become the manager of the first team of Southend United. It was later decided by the club that he would not get the role but would continue as the under-23s coach. He later went on to get promoted to assistant manager. In February 2023, Fagan was appointed assistant manager of National League South club Maidstone United, assisting George Elokobi. In April 2026, following the announcement that Elokobi would depart the club at the end of the season, Fagan was appointed manager.

Derby County

Football League Championship play-offs: 2007 Hull City

Football League Championship play-offs: 2008