After being ruled out of the season, Craddock said he's expected to return to training in the pre-season. However, his plan was back-fired, as his recovery was delayed, which ruled him out for the start of the season and eventually throughout 2014. After delays of returning to the pitch, Craddock made his return in the pitch for the first time in two years in a reserve match against Fulham U21, which saw them lost 3–1. After being planned out to be loaned out to as "the best way forward for him", this plan was backfired, however, due to another knee injury that kept him out for three weeks.