Coca-Cola Divisions: Crewe Alexandra - Preview

Nickname: The Railwaymen/Alex
Ground: Gresty Road
Capacity: 10,046
Last season: 18th
Manager: Dario Gradi (June 1983)

In: Andy White (Mansfield), Ben Williams (Man Utd), Mark Rivers (Norwich), Keith Briggs (Norwich, loan).

Out: Allan Smart (MK Dons), David Wright (Wigan, undisclosed), Dave Brammer (Stoke), Ade Bankole, Ian Jeffs.

Verdict: Having been promoted the year before, Crewe consolidated their place in the division under the astute guidance of Dario Gradi. The goals of Dean Ashton and Steve Jones will once again be crucial.

Key man: Dean Ashton.