“We’ve got three, what I call ‘Dad’s Army lads’,” Artell says, in reference to Porter, Nicky Hunt, 36, who played in the Premier League with Bolton, and Paul Green, 36, the former Republic of Ireland midfielder. BBC Sport users have their say.Watch highlights as Championship strugglers Barnsley beat League Two Crewe Alexandra 3-1 to progress to the FA Cup fourth round.All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top football leagues.Crewe Alexandra striker Chris Porter signs a new one-year contract at the newly-promoted club.Crewe forward Charlie Kirk signs a new two-year contract after helping them to promotion from League Two. I just think knowledge is the bomb – maybe that sounds cliché – but the more knowledge you have, the better decisions you will make over a period of time. I think you have to do that to stay ahead of others. “I suppose it’s a bit like saying Poirot or Midsomer Murders is like being a detective inspector,” the 39-year-old says. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the list below. The manager discusses his forensic biology studies, how Thomas Müller made him laugh, and his ‘Dad’s Army lads’The average age of the starting XI was 23.6 years, including Chris Porter, the 36-year-old striker. Opt in and bet £25 or more before 23:59 on Sunday to earn a free £5. Do I transfer forensic biology or biomedical science into football? A red card after celebrating, a manager struggling to sum up his emotions after a thrilling draw and plenty of goals in the EFL.Strange red cards, a penalty hero and Burton breaking new ground - BBC Sport rounds up Saturday's Football League action.Lincoln City sign midfielder James Jones on a three-year deal from newly promoted Crewe Alexandra.Crewe Alexandra sign Accrington Stanley striker Offrande Zanzala on a one-year deal.An unwanted away record and two penalty saves in a game are among things you may have missed from Saturday's EFL action.Which EFL clubs did you pick to be promoted this season? Share on Twitter; Share via Email; David Artell has taken Crewe Alexandra to second place in League Two. Jump to page: Boss targets improving the spine of his side to help bolster his options heading into League One It has taken us two or three years to develop players to get to this level and hopefully we can have a strong end to the season.”Not that there were too many parallels between his studies – which he started at Sheffield Hallam in 2003 and finished at the University of Chester in 2010, encompassing a postgraduate certificate in biomedical sciences – and those storylines on the sofa. “I’m pretty certain the high-ranking police officers of this world do not think Midsomer is anything like a normal sleepy town. The Official YouTube page of Crewe Alexandra Football Club. There is a commonality that helps.” You need to register before you can post or reply to threads - click here to register.
Free bets will credited by 7pm on Monday. “We are pleased with where we are and reaping the rewards of foundations we laid over the last few years. If you learn all the time, you will always stay ahead of your curve. The home of Crewe Alexandra Football on BBC Sport online.
It was chalk and cheese, I have to say.”“I’m not trying to be self-righteous or big headed, but I’ve just got a thirst for learning. Have you opted into Sky Bet Club? Page 1 of 121 1 2 3 11 51 101... Last. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. Crewe have won their five of their past six matches and have a return to League One in their sights after a four-year absence. When the sports scientist is talking to me, I can talk to him about heat shock proteins and if he has done any blood tests to test whether anybody is under stress.