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Crawley Town have signed former Forest Green Rovers midfielder Reece Brown on a one-year contract.

The 29-year-old former England youth player spent time on trial at Crawley towards the end of last season.

He most recently played 12 games for Forest Green in the 2023-24 season

Having come up through Birmingham City's academy Brown has also featured for the likes of Notts County, Chesterfield, Huddersfield Town and Peterborough United in a career that has seen him play more than 200 games across all three tiers of the EFL.

"Reece is someone who I have previously worked with during my time at Forest Green Rovers," Crawley boss Scott Lindsay said.

"He is an outstanding talent who is very comfortable with the ball at his feet, can drive forward and also pass really well.

"He completely fits into what we are trying to do here at Crawley.

"I feel his potential didn't reach the heights that it should have, so hopefully, Crawley can be a platform for him to shine once again."

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Crawley Town have signed forward Harry McKirdy from Bromley on a free transfer.

The 28-year-old scored two goals in nine appearances for the Ravens after moving to Hayes Lane in February.

McKirdy, who began his career at Aston Villa and has had spells with Carlisle, Port Vale, Swindon and Hibernian, has signed a one-year contract with Crawley.

He worked with boss Scott Lindsey during his first spell at the Robins before Lindsey left the club to join the West Sussex outfit.

"It's really nice to be here, it feels good to link back up with [Scott] Lindsey again, and hopefully I can help get the boys promoted back up to League One and be a part of it again," he told Crawley's website, external.

"When I worked with Scott before, it was the best time that I had in football, and we had some good times together, so I am hoping that I can rekindle them."

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Crawley Town have signed Worthing striker Danny Cashman on a two-year deal.

The Crawley-born 24-year-old scored 36 goals in two seasons for the National League South side - including 20 last term - as he twice helped Worthing reach the play-offs.

The former Brighton youngster has also had spells at Coventry City, Rochdale, Walsall and Altrincham.

Cashman, who will formally join Crawley on 1 July following the expiration of his contract with Worthing, told the Red Devils' website, external he was "over the moon" to join his hometown club.

"Being from Crawley myself, I have supported and followed the club for a long time, and I know a lot of the past and present players," he said.

"I didn't think it would happen, but when the opportunity came about it was one that I could not turn down."

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Crawley Town winger Harry Forster has signed a new one-year contract with the League Two club.

The 25-year-old had been in talks over a new deal following Crawley's relegation from League One last month.

Having moved to the club in the summer of 2023 from Bromley for an undisclosed fee, Forster has gone on to score seven goals in 62 appearances.

He missed the final month of last season after suffering an injury.

"I am so happy to have signed a new deal here," Forster told the club website.

"When I spoke to Scott (Lindsay, Crawley manager) over the summer, it was so clear to see what his plans were and also what the owner's plans were for the club this season, so I was really happy to sign back up."

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Joy Mukena and Ryan Sandford have both signed contract extensions to remain at Crawley Town.

Defender Mukena has agreed a new one-year deal, while goalkeeper Sandford has extended his stay by six months after missing the entirety of last season with a knee injury.

Mukena, 25, made 25 appearances for the Reds last season before his campaign was also ended with an injury to his knee in December.

He played 18 times as Crawley won promotion to League One in 2023-24.

Sandford, 26, moved to Broadfield Stadium from AFC Wimbledon but is yet to make an appearance for Crawley, having not played a professional game since December 2022 while on loan at Maidstone United from Millwall.


"We wanted to make sure that both Joy and Ryan were looked after in the appropriate manner after they suffered unfortunate injuries last season," chairman Preston Johnson told the club's website, external.

"We continue to make big strides in looking after both players and staff at Crawley Town Football Club, and releasing the pair with the injuries that they faced would not have been right or fair.

"That, paired with the fact that we believe both of them can make worthwhile contributions to the team, made this a very easy decision."

Scott Lindsey's side finished last season 21st in League One and were relegated to the fourth tier.

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Jeremy Kelly has rejected Crawley Town's contract offer in search of a move closer to his native USA.

The 27-year-old midfielder made 65 appearances in a season and a half with the Reds, scoring five goals.

He started for Scott Lindsey's side in their League Two play-off final victory over Crewe Alexandra at Wembley in 2023-24 and made 44 appearances in all competitions last season.

"Following Crawley's relegation to League Two this season, Jeremy was offered a new contract to further extend his time at the Broadfield Stadium, but has chosen to explore options closer to home," the club said in a statement, external.

"While this is naturally disappointing, the club holds no animosity towards Jeremy and would like to place on record their thanks for his unwavering dedication and fantastic work ethic during his time with the club.

"Jeremy will be sorely missed by everyone at the club, and we would all like to wish him and his family all the best for the future."

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Crawley Town have signed Liverpool goalkeeper Harvey Davies on a season-long loan.

The 21-year-old is yet to make a senior appearance for the Reds but spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Crewe Alexandra, making 32 appearances in all competitions.

Davies becomes Scott Lindsey's fourth summer signing, following Reece Brown, Harry McKirdy and Danny Cashman's moves to Broadfield Stadium.

"I am really happy to be here. I had some great conversations with people at the club and they made me feel wanted and welcomed me in," Davies told Crawley's website, external.

"I had a really good chat with the manager who presented really well to me and said that he wanted me, so it made the decision very easy."

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Crawley Town captain Dion Conroy has signed a new two-year contract.

The 29-year-old defender has played 83 times for the club since joining in the summer of 2022 from Swindon Town.

He became the first player to lead Crawley out at Wembley when he captained them to victory in the League Two play-off final last year and was a regular in the side last season after returning from a pre-season injury in late December.

"I am really pleased to get this over the line and buzzing to get it sorted so early," Conroy told the club website.

"I'm really looking forward to the season, as I think it could be a good one.

"Scott [Lindsay, Crawley manager] is a massive reason why I signed here. What we achieved a couple of years ago was largely down to him, so I am looking forward to another season with him

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Crawley Town have signed former Peterborough United forward Kabongo Tshimanga on a two-year contract.

The 26-year-old struggled to make an impact at Posh, spending time on loan at Fleetwood Town and Swindon Town - for the latter of whom he scored 11 goals in 39 League Two appearances last season.

The former England C player was prolific at Chesterfield, scoring 32 goals in 42 games for the National League side before he signed for Peterborough in January 2023.

He is the sixth new player to move to Crawley this summer as the club prepares for a return to league Two after relegation in May.