'We need to improve, we know that, but we need you to be with us' - Crawley Town CEO sends open letter to fans following final game of 2025
Crawley Town CEO Tom Allman has written an open letter to supporters following their final game of 2025 – and said ‘We need to improve, we know that, but we need you, the supporters, to be with us’.
Scott Lindsey’s men have finished the year in 20th position and just two points off bottom place. And during the the 3-1 defeat against Bromley on Monday night, a section of fans booed club captain Dion Conroy after they went 3-1 down.
Striker Harry McKirdy made a passionate plea to fans to get behind as they enter the second half of the season – and Allman’s open letter echoed those words.
Here is Allman’s statement in full: “Following our final game of the year last night, I wanted to pen an open letter to fans ahead of a crucial period at the club.
“I want to start by acknowledging the situation we’re in. We find ourselves in a position towards the bottom of the table, a position that is disappointing and frustrating to say the least. We as a club know that, the players know that, the staff know that and ownership know that.
“We have a group of largely young players here at the club and will be actively adding to this in the January transfer window. Plans are already well under way, with ownership remaining committed to dedicating time, effort and finance to the cause. We know this is an important month ahead, and as a collective are working night and day to ensure Scott and his staff have the best possible tools at their disposal, leaving no stone unturned and exhausting every avenue.
“Having spent nearly 10 years at the club, like a lot of the staff here, I know what this means to the supporters, the local community and the role it plays in everyone's lives. It’s more than just football, it’s a release and it’s a way of life.
“We need to improve, we know that, but we need you, the supporters, to be with us. Like you were with us away at Hartlepool a few years ago, and like you were with us at Wembley. We need the Broadfield Stadium back to being a fortress and a place teams fear coming to and that only happens with unity and not the fragmentation we have seen. Be loud, but be supportive, no good will come from abuse, whether that be aimed at the team or at individuals within it. By all means you are entitled to your opinion, I have my own, but I also understand that this team, these players and this club needs our support, more than ever. We’re in this together.
“Happy New Year. Tom Allman, Chief Executive Officer, Crawley Town Football Club.”