Playing Career
He started his career as a full back with Northfleet and once scored three own-goals when playing against Swindon Town.
He transferred to New Brompton in 1897 and spent two seasons there before joining Thames Ironworks in 1899. He was considered one of the best full backs in the Southern League and "The Irons" had to immediately turn down Derby County's offer for the player.
Syd' King recorded 16 appearances in their first season in the Southern League Division One, also making seven appearances in the FA Cup that year, an impressive run that ended in a 1-2 home defeat against arch-rivals Millwall Athletic.
In 1900 he was retained as a member of the squad after the club's transition to West Ham United, and continued to play for them until 1903, recording 69 league and 7 FA Cup appearances in total.
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