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Crewe have confirmed defender Chris Hogg has not earned a deal after his 64-minute appearance against Derby on Tuesday.
Crewe boss Dario Gradi has praised the attitude of Steve Phillips and believes the fans are set to see the best of him.
Derby suffered their first defeat in pre-season as Crewe emerged 2-1 winners at Gresty Road on Tuesday night.
Crewe manager Dario Gradi has offered a trial to former Hibernian and Inverness defender Chris Hogg.
Crewe have signed goalkeeper Alan Martin on a one-year deal after impressive performances for the club during the pre-season.
Crewe midfielder Luke Murphy says he's fully recovered from the hernia operation that ruled him out of the final month of last season.
Premier League duo Stoke and Wolves both fell to lower league opposition in the latest round of friendlies.
After a sticky start, Crewe have improved all over the park. Richard Chandler is very happy but a little worried.
Time | Fixture |
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Monday 1st August | |
Friendly Match | |
19:45 | Wealdstone vs Crewe |
Saturday 6th August | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | Swindon vs Crewe |
Tuesday 9th August | |
Carling Cup | |
19:45 | Preston vs Crewe |
Saturday 13th August | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | Crewe vs Gillingham |
Tuesday 16th August | |
npower League 2 | |
19:45 | Crewe vs Rotherham |
Saturday 20th August | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | Shrewsbury vs Crewe |
Saturday 27th August | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | Plymouth vs Crewe |
Saturday 3rd September | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | Crewe vs Oxford Utd |
Saturday 10th September | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | Crewe vs Barnet |
Tuesday 13th September | |
npower League 2 | |
19:45 | Burton Albion vs Crewe |
Saturday 17th September | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | Accrington Stanley vs Crewe |
Saturday 24th September | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | Crewe vs Port Vale |
Saturday 1st October | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | Dag & Red vs Crewe |
Saturday 8th October | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | Crewe vs Southend |
Saturday 15th October | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | AFC Wimbledon vs Crewe |
Saturday 22nd October | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | Crewe vs Macclesfield |
Tuesday 25th October | |
npower League 2 | |
19:45 | Cheltenham vs Crewe |
Saturday 29th October | |
npower League 2 | |
15:00 | Aldershot vs Crewe |
Time | Result |
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Tuesday 26th July | |
Friendly Match | |
Crewe 2 - 1 Derby | |
Friday 22nd July | |
Friendly Match | |
Nantwich Town 1 - 1 Crewe | |
Tuesday 19th July | |
Friendly Match | |
Newcastle Town 1 - 3 Crewe | |
Saturday 16th July | |
Friendly Match | |
Crewe 2 - 1 Wolverhampton | |
Monday 11th July | |
Friendly Match | |
Rhyl 0 - 0 Crewe |
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