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BBC News
4 days ago
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Crawley sign forward McKirdy on free transfer
Crawley Town have signed forward Harry McKirdy from Bromley on a free 28-year-old scored two goals in nine appearances for the Ravens after moving to Hayes Lane in who began his career at Aston Villa and has had spells with Carlisle, Port Vale, Swindon and Hibernian, has signed a one-year contract with worked with boss Scott Lindsey during his first spell at the Robins before Lindsey left the club to join the West Sussex outfit."It's really nice to be here, it feels good to link back up with [Scott] Lindsey again, and hopefully I can help get the boys promoted back up to League One and be a part of it again," he told Crawley's website, external. "When I worked with Scott before, it was the best time that I had in football, and we had some good times together, so I am hoping that I can rekindle them."
BBC News
09-05-2025
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Ex-Crawley coach charged over 'disability' abuse
Former Crawley Town assistant manger and interim head coach Louis Storey has been charged by the Football Association with abusing a supporter while making a reference to alleged incident happened during the first half of Crawley's 3-1 League One defeat at Blackpool on Saturday, 22 is being treated as an "aggravated breach" of FA rules, a charge that does not come with a pre-determined sanction if case, and any possible punishment, will be dealt with by an independent regulatory commission. Storey was assistant manager at Crawley under Rob Elliot, who was appointed in October 2024. Both left National League club Gateshead to join the Red 31-year-old then had a brief spell as the club's interim head coach following Elliot's departure in March. He left the Sussex club when Scott Lindsey, who was unable to prevent Crawley's relegation to League Two, returned to replace has until Tuesday, 13 May to respond to the charge. A statement from the FA said: "It's alleged the former Crawley Town assistant manager breached FA Rule E3.1 by using abusive and/or insulting words towards a supporter during the first half."It's further alleged that this constitutes an "aggravated breach", which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included a reference - whether express or implied - to disability."
BBC News
31-03-2025
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Stags not taking safety for granted
Boss Nigel Clough says Mansfield Town still have more to do to ensure League One safety despite moving 11 points clear of the relegation 2-1 win at Bristol Rovers on Saturday lifted them up to 14th in the table and seven places above the drop zone with eight matches was a second successive win for a Mansfield side that had endured a 13-match winless league run between early January and mid-March."We want to keep getting results," Clough told BBC Radio Nottingham."We are taking nothing for granted. It's good that it's 11 points, it's a little more comfortable, but we need to get mathematically safe." Clough has long stated he felt 50 points would be enough to keep Mansfield in the third tier but now that they are three points off that tally, he is determined to see his side aim for it is the form of sides in the relegation places that has the Stags boss reassessing what could be needed to stay in the wins for Crawley Town since Scott Lindsey's return and the form of Clough's former side Burton Albion since the start of 2025 have given both sides renewed hope of getting out of the drop zone."I'm not sure 50 points will do it," Clough said."All of a sudden Scott Lindsey has gone back at Crawley and they have got two outstanding wins and two clean sheets and they are the sort of team that can put a run together and win four or five games."We also know, having won at Stockport on 4 January then lost however many games on the spin, that if we do that again then we will go down."
BBC News
21-03-2025
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Crawley sign Hull keeper Lo-Tutala on week-long loan
Crawley Town have signed Hull City goalkeeper Thimothee Lo-Tutala on an emergency seven-day loan., externalThe 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Doncaster Rovers, where he made 18 Reds host Bristol Rovers at Broadfield Stadium on Saturday (15:00 GMT) in Scott Lindsey's first match back at the club since returning as led Crawley to League Two promotion last season before leaving for MK Dons in replacement Rob Elliot was sacked on Wednesday with the Sussex club facing relegation from League One, with Lindsey's return announced early on Friday morning.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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Promotion-winning boss is back at Crawley - but can he work more magic?
Promotion-winning boss Scott Lindsey is back at Crawley Town. He returns from MK Dons with Reds staring at relegation from League One. Lindsey starts his second spell with Reds as they prepare to face Inigo Calderon's Bristol Rovers tomorrow. The news will stun and delight Crawley fans as their side aim to pull off an escape act which would top even that which, under Lindsay's guidance, kept them in the EFL two years ago. Rob Elliot was sacked as boss earlier this week after a 5-1 hammering at Huddersfield. Lindsey guided Crawley on a well-timed charge to the play-offs this time last year. They then secured promotion by thrashing MK Dons over two legs and defeating Crewe in the Wembley final. Crawley chairman Preston Johnson said in a statement: 'We are very excited to welcome Scott back to Crawley Town. 'We all love the culture and commitment he brings to the Club and the game. Somewhere Only We Know.#TownTeamTogether🔴 — Crawley Town FC (@crawleytown) March 21, 2025 'We're striving for success at the highest levels of English football and to strengthen relationships with our fans and the broader community. 'Our lead investors are committed to a long-term vision, and Scott Lindsey is essential to that.' Cray Wanders boss has joined as assistant with the full coaching team still to be announced. Louis Storey, Anthony Sweeney and Steve Hafner have left Crawley.
