Crewe Thread

Dan · 21-03-2011, 19:21

Here we go again friends...

Match preview - ASFC News Story > 3815

Coley's thoughts -

More to follow
Dan

Dan · 22-03-2011, 09:53

Here's what Sean McConville has to say on tonight's game - ASFC News Story > 3948

MikeA · 22-03-2011, 15:21

If it's not on Radio Lancs, there's a good chance of live commentary on BBC Radio Stoke tonight. It could be on 94.6FM which I think you can get in Accy but they've also got Port Vale v Hereford so our match could be on 104.1FM or 1503MW. Anyway, it's worth a try.

lancsdave · 22-03-2011, 18:11

Although Dario should be congratulated on his FL Contribution to Football the other night lets hope it works like the Manager Of The Month award does. We can congratulate him after

MartynBiddulph · 22-03-2011, 18:33

View from the away end on the fishy site now a little later than expected!

mab · 22-03-2011, 19:22

Previewing Accrington Stanley

Exactly a month on from the 3-2 defeat at Accrington, it is the reverse fixture in a game neither side can afford not to win.

We may be clutching at straws with our own play-off 'push' but for as long as we win our home game, we will always stand a chance. A win tonight could still take us to within one point of the top seven, depending on other results of the evening.

Accrington meanwhile harbour more realistic play-off dreams. They currently have two games in hand over much of the division, including ourselves, and sit just three points off the top 7 as it stands.

However, they struggle with very familiar problems. Despite a solid home form that has seen them win their last five home games, they have struggled with just one win in their last five away game.

Vital Quotes:

Dario Gradi:

'In the end it all comes down to money with the richer clubs winning more games than the poorer clubs, but Accrington are right in there.

'They take great pride in their club. The ground is an old fashioned one, but it is always neat and tidy. It's spotless and they are a club who look after themselves with the resources they have available.

'They are a dangerous team and play good football. The match at their place was a tight one and could have gone either way on the night and I'm sure this one will be the same.'

Sean McConville:

"We never got into the top seven last season and that`s definitely what we want to do this time.

"If we cement ourselves in there then not only will we be looking at the play-offs but with the form we`re in, we can look even higher. Crewe is another cup final for us."
Crewe Alexandra Team News:

Dario looks set to chop and change again after defeat at Oxford. Adam Dugdale's mistake for the second Oxford strike looks to have cost him whilst an extra spark going forward could well be found in Danny Shelley.

Likely Team: Taylor, Ada, Artell, AM Westwood, Blanchett, Shelley, Bell, Westwood, Murphy, Miller, Donaldson.
Player to watch: Danny Shelley

From zero to hero to bench ridden, looks likely to start tonight and will be looking to build on his impressive second half against Southend.
Accrington Stanley Team News:

Stanley are likely to remain unchanged from their weekend win over Vale with a fully fit squad.

Likely side: Cisak, Winnard, Edwards, Hessey, Jacobson, Procter, Joyce, Ryan, Craney, McConville, Gornell

Player to watch: Phil Edwards

A huge threat from set plays, Edwards is Stanley's top scorer with 11 goals... and he's a centre back!
Match Facts & Stats

Crewe and Accy met regularly up until the collapse of the original Accrington Stanley in the 1960's.

After 50 years apart, and just the one early 90's Cup game reunion, we are back with regular meetings.

Taking into account the old and the new, Accrington have still had the upper hand with 31 league wins over us to our 26 league wins over them. There's only ever been 8 draws between the two.
Ref Watch:

Referee will be David Coote. He will be assisted by A Hutchinson and D Plowright and fourth official will be M Weaver.

Matchday Press · 22-03-2011, 19:27

Hi all,

It's Ben with you tonight worry not about Dan he is along side me.

Coley names a unchanged side.

Stanley: Cisak, Winnard, Edwards, Hessey, Jacobson. Joyce, Procter, Ryan, Craney, McConville, Gornell
Subs, Dunbavin, Long, Barnnett, Lindfield, Putterill, Murphy, Boulding

Matchday Press · 22-03-2011, 19:34

Crewe Alex team for those who are interested

Taylor, Blanchett, Artell, Ashley Westwood, Ada, Shelley, Ashley M Westwood, Bell, Murphy, Miller, Donaldson

I am told that is a very attacking Crewe line up with 36 goals between the front two.

Subs Phillips, Tootle, Grant, Moore, Leitch-Smith, Sarcevic, Dugdale

Kiwi John · 22-03-2011, 19:34

Yahoooo..Its raining here in the Hawkes Bay..No work...that means I can stay at home and follow STANLEY. Golly how I wish I could listen to Dans dulcid tones...GO THE STANLEY

mab · 22-03-2011, 19:40

Hi Ben n Dan is there meany Accy fans in the places

Matchday Press · 22-03-2011, 19:50

No official number as yet Mab but they are making a real racket on the far side.

First shot of the night, 3 Mins. Donaldson cut in from the left and fired straight at Cisak

Matchday Press · 22-03-2011, 19:52

5. Great play again from the tricky Donaldson again on the left, neat back heel allowing Williams to get a shot in at the near post but again straight at the keeper

Kiwi John · 22-03-2011, 19:54

Dam..its stopped raining. Please phone,don't ring .

Matchday Press · 22-03-2011, 19:56

I don't envy Dean Winnard, everything that Crewe do is coming through the impressive Donaldson who is playing as a left winger neat turn wins the Alex a free kick 20 yards out.
Danny Shelley drove right footed it got a deflection off the wall and Cisak did well to shift his momentum to make the save

sparkie · 22-03-2011, 19:56

Doing a rain dance for ya John!!