‘People wrote us off but they are starting to take note now’

Chris Long chats to John Lyons about Crewe's charge in the League & Cup
By John Lyons
Chris Long made a flying start to the season with Crewe Alexandra – and now he just wants to get back on the pitch and play his part again.
The 28-year-old Merseysider bagged seven league goals in 15 games before a thigh injury at the end of last month sent him to the physio’s room. In his absence, Crewe have maintained their League Two promotion challenge – the Railwaymen were fifth heading into yesterday’s home game against Doncaster – and knocked Derby out of the FA Cup.
“It’s totally frustrating es...

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