How have Crawley Town’s new signings performed in pre-season so far? Our verdict

But how have they got on? Asa Finch has been at both games and has given his verdict.

Vito Mannone

The experienced shot stopper who is performing the role of player-coach at the club, played the first 45 minutes against Eastleigh before playing the first 60 minutes against Oxford United last night.

The 38-year-old has been tested an awful lot yet in either of the games, but it is clear to see he still has fantastic ability and is ready to start between the sticks despite not having played regularly over the last few seasons.

Mannone gives off a cool, calm and collected energy which translates to the backline which is organised under his guidance.

Jackson Izquierdo

The Crystal Palace Academy product and the Reds second goalkeeper produced some great saves when he came on in place of Mannone against Oxford in the second half.

Izquierdo is very quick off his line and that allowed him to make those excellent stops against the U’s yesterday evening.

Compared to Mannone his swift nature off the line means he operates more as a sweeper keeper and that allows Crawley to play a higher line.

Pele Arganese-McDermott

The centre-back is very athletic, helping Crawley push up the field with his ability to quickly step into space from the backline while also using his athleticism well when running back towards his own goal.

He adds height to this Crawley side and on set pieces has typically been placed on the back post to head to either attack the ball or head it back across goal which has been effective on a couple of occasions so far during pre-season.

Priestley Farquharson

A real aerial threat in both boxes and the Reds most physical player in the squad. He grew into both pre-season games so far and was involved far more in the game against Oxford than against Eastleigh producing some important challenges during that game.

It appears that he has been instructed to look for the switch out wide as more often than not he is always looking up to play that sort of pass and although it has not always come for him so far with a few misplaced passes the intentions are there which is important.

Omari Mrisho

The youngster was announced as a signing a few hours before the game against Oxford yesterday after a successful trial period.

He sparked a lot of interest from fans after a very impressive performance in the second half against Eastleigh.

The full back always looked to take players one and get the better of them with very positive runs. The former Huddersfield Town youth player is a very exciting prospect and one to keep your eye on.

Stephen Duke-McKenna

The Scouser is a real character both on and off the pitch, full of life and energy. Playing on the left hand-side he cuts in onto his right foot really well and is always looking to get a shot or cross off, which is something that Crawley lacked last season.

He has been really impressive so far and is doing well to cement that left winger/midfielder position and make it his own, while also linking up well with Watson in the 10 and performing the wide rotations well. The former Harrogate Town man has looks really comfortable and has slotted into the side nicely.

Malcolm Ebiowei

Scored a peach of a freekick to bring Crawley level against Oxford. Like Duke-McKenna he is an inverted winger but is very good with both feet, which gives full backs more to think about.

He has proven how skilful he is and what a top-quality player he is for this level. The former Crystal Palace man was signed on a permanent basis after a successful trial period where he impressed in the Reds two behind closed doors games.

Jude Arthurs

A true leader on the pitch added to by his real quality. The former Bromley man is effective at speeding up play which has been seen in two different manners both across the two pre-season games in front of the fans.

Against Eastleigh he tended to peel away from his central position into a wider area to then switch the play swiftly into space to help Crawley progress up the pitch. Against Oxford, Arthurs held his central role and then dropped deep to pick up to ball and move play quickly and efficiently.

Klaudio Krasniqi

Alongside Arthurs, Krasniqi has been one of the standouts so far. He goes about his business very smoothly and keeps the ball ticking in midfield.

The midfielder who played in Gibraltar last season is very disciplined and holds his central position extremely well in addition to also having a very good pass accuracy and completion rate.

Gianmarco Di Biase

The Italian striker is very sharp, and his movement is top notch as well as having the ability to recognise areas that can be exploited and then being able pick up very good positions.

He may have not always received the ball in those areas but once the team have gelled more the ball will start to land at his feet more and goalscoring opportunities will start to come.

The 20 year old actually had a great chance to score in last night’s game which Kazim-Richards admitted he should have scored but this is pre-season and the players are still polishing their technique ready to hit the ground running when the season officially begins.

Pemi Aderoju

The Peterborough United loanee is a good physical presence upfront providing strength while also providing a great option for balls into the channel with his pace.

He had a decent chance against Eastleigh which was drilled wide, but no other chances have come his way other than that.

Aderoju operated as a lone striker against Eastleigh in the first half but was partnered with Danilo Orsi in the last half an hour against Oxford last night as the coaching staff test out different dynamics to see what is the most effective, with Aderoju acting as the loan striker seeming his better suited role with balls into the channels for the forward to run onto the more efficient.

* Ty Ewens-Findlay is the only new signing not to have featured during the two pre-season games in front of the fans.

Reds face Reading in their final friendly at the Broadfield Stadium on Friday night.