{
  "id": 8214593,
  "title": "Crawley boss calls for fan backing on Grimsby trip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/crawley-boss-calls-for-fan-backing-on-grimsby-trip",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T09:13:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/crawley-boss-calls-fan-backing-091306355.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Crawley Town head coach Colin Kazim-Richards has urged supporters to rally behind his team as they prepare to travel to Grimsby for an upcoming match. The club's recent poor performance has left them winless in four League Two games, and they were met with boos when they were thrashed 3-1 by Cheltenham in their previous match at home. Kazim-Richards acknowledged that the cost of travel and transportation costs may dissuade some fans from making the trip to Lincolnshire, but emphasized the importance of fan support, whether in person or through virtual participation. He told BBC Radio Surrey, \"If you're coming, that's massive for us,\" and stressed that the team appreciates the support of each fan, regardless of the numbers. Kazim-Richards admitted that away games are challenging when the results haven't been favorable, but remains optimistic that a change in fortunes is inevitable.",
  "summary": "Crawley head coach Colin Kazim-Richards calls on fans to back his players as they travel to Grimsby.",
  "key_points": [
    "Crawley Town coach Colin Kazim-Richards seeks fan support for Grimsby match.",
    "Team winless in four League Two games, recent 3-1 loss to Cheltenham.",
    "Kazim-Richards notes travel costs may deter fans, emphasizes any support appreciated."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}