'We all need to be on the right train because we all need to get to the right destination' says Crawley Town boss ahead of Crewe opener

Reds face Crewe Alexandra at the Broadfield Stadium in their first game of the 2026/27 season and the Reds boss says they are in a good place going into the season.

His side have impressed in their pre-season friendlies and the two Carabao Cup ties against York City and Watford.

But now we are into the business of the League season. “It's definitely a results business now,” said the former Sheffield United striker.

“This is when it starts, where the results are probably more important to the outsiders looking in. “Also, in terms of where we want to go, how we want to play is important, but we need to now focus on making sure that whatever the outcome is in terms of our playing output, that the results match. The results are more important.”

And a good start is vital for the Reds and their boss. He said: “It is the start of the season and we need to make sure that we understand that and we need to make sure that we're all on the right train because we all need to get to the right destination.

“In terms of knowing and understanding what it means to get a good start, that's very important.”

Everyone at the club - and the fans - all seem to be in a good place heading into the Crewe game and Kazim-[-Richards says a lot of that has to do with the characters they have recruited.

He said: “The atmosphere is top. I keep saying that we've recruited players that have good characters because it's easy to see someone's personality in front of people, but it's character that's important. Character is what people don't normally show when they're in front of people. It's who they are, it's who they are off the pitch, away from people.

“And we've definitely got the characters this year to make sure that the ambience, that the vibe, that the energy is where it needs to be to match the football.”