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After the disappointing end to the U's unbeaten run on Tuesday, Danny Cowley takes his charges to Gresty Road for what already feels like another six-pointer.
Crewe sit 12th in the table - two points and two places below the U's - and come into the game with a mixed bag of recent results: two wins, two defeats and two draws from their last six. Their most recent outing was a 2–2 draw away at league-leaders Bromley on Tuesday night, sealing a point with an injury time equaliser.
At home, Crewe have quietly put together a strong run. They haven't lost at Gresty Road since their FA Cup first round defeat to Doncaster Rovers, and their last league loss there was against Bromley back in October. It's becoming a bit of a fortress for them, and I don't anticipate this being an easy game for us.
There's been limited team news for the U's, other than a new signing; midfielder Finley Barbrook joining on loan from Ips**** Town until the end of the season. DC recently said in an interview that Ellis Iandolo could be back playing by the end of February and at the same time quoted Micah Mbick on the injury list, so it looks like we're going to be without the Charlton loanee again this weekend.
Will Goodwin didn't deliver as the lone striker against Grimsby on Tuesday night and I even heard some people comparing him (unfavourably!) to Tom Hopper. I wouldn't start him again Crewe and would change the attack to Samson Tovide up top, with Kyreece Lisbie and Owura Edwards on the flanks. I'm not much of a fan of a lone Tovide, but if I recall correctly, he does have good form against Crewe, with two goals and an assist in six games.
At some stage I intend to offer a "what else is there to see" commentary on our away games. With my transport and social history interests you can guess what it might encompass. However ahead of the match at Crewe, if you have an hour or so, then visit the Crewe Railway Museum. As such go its pretty nondescript BUT wait till you visit the signal box, manned by a small group who work to a timetable which is computer generated and all the signal and point levers must be pulled by hand before they can continue. It's a joy to watch and then come away recognising how dull life in Crewe can be
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At some stage I intend to offer a "what else is there to see" commentary on our away games. With my transport and social history interests you can guess what it might encompass. However ahead of the match at Crewe, if you have an hour or so, then visit the Crewe Railway Museum. As such go its pretty nondescript BUT wait till you visit the signal box, manned by a small group who work to a timetable which is computer generated and all the signal and point levers must be pulled by hand before they can continue. It's a joy to watch and then come away recognising how dull life in Crewe can be
I don’t know if Benny’s chip shop is still going, opposite the ground?
It used to be worth the queue.
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I don’t know if Benny’s chip shop is still going, opposite the ground?
It used to be worth the queue.
It was last time I went to Crewe, and I have photo of my youngest Alfie from many years ago enjoying battered sausage and chips stood outside. I might even pop in again tomorrow if I have time.
U's Steam Into Railwaymen Territory on 14:48 - Jan 30 by wessex_exile
It was last time I went to Crewe, and I have photo of my youngest Alfie from many years ago enjoying battered sausage and chips stood outside. I might even pop in again tomorrow if I have time.
That's a shame - I'm surprised no one else has taken it up. On the edge of a large residential area and right next to the football ground, I'd have thought it would be a good prospect.
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