Crewe Alexandra's young squad shows resilience in opening match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Crewe Alexandra opened their season with a 2-1 victory over Crawley Town on Saturday. Manager Lee Bell praised the team's ability to compete physically despite fielding seven players aged 23 or under. He emphasized that the perception of the squad being easily bullied is changing, highlighting their determination and work ethic. Bell noted that while pleased with the win, there is still room for improvement in how they control the game moving forward.
- •Crewe Alexandra won 2-1 against Crawley Town on Saturday.
- •Lee Bell highlighted their physical competitiveness despite a young squad.
- •Seven players in the match were aged 23 or under.
- •Bell aims for improved game control in future matches.
- •This match sets a positive tone for the season ahead.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Crewe's youngsters cannot be bullied - Lee
"Saturday's gutsy opening-day win at Crawley was more proof Crewe cannot be bullied despite the number of young players in the squad says boss Lee Bell.
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