'I think we have set ourselves up for a good season next season' - Crawley Town players on securing Football League survival

Mark Dunford
By Mark Dunford
Published 1st May 2023, 07:59 BST
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Crawley Town players spoke of their relief of staying in League Two after the vital 0-0 draw with Walsall on Saturday.

In front of a brilliant crowd of 4,189, the Reds did the job they needed to do to stay up and see Hartlepool United relegated.

The Reds now have one more game left at Swindon Town on Bank Holiday Monday (May 9, 12.30pm kick off). And after the game Reds players spoke to Tom Cameron as they celebrated with the fans.

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Club captain Ben Gladwin, who joined the club in January said: "I am buzzing. It’s been a lot work since I’ve come in. I think the character the lads have shown has been brilliant, I think we have set ourselves up for a good season next season.

"The fans have been with us all the way even when we were not winning. The manager has done great to connect with the fans, the playing squad are connected with the fans.

"As soon as we have had everyone fit we have been great, really confident for next season.”

Central defender Dion Conroy said: “Glad it’s all done. It’s a big thing for the club staying up.

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