Source: FOOTYMAD
Railwaymen linked with Robins defender.
Crewe boss Dario Gradi has targeted Cheltenham Town defender Michael Townend as the he looks to add some aerial strength in the back four. 24-year-old Townsend is out of contract at Whaddon Road and has made nearly 150 appearances since leaving Wolverhampton Wanderers back in 2004.The Walsall born defender has made 31 appearances this season netting three goals as the Robins like Crewe have struggled at the wrong end of the table.Although the Alex may face competition to get Townsend's signature with his home town club Walsall expressing interest in his services.Michael Townsend (Cheltenham) InformationDate of birthSaturday, 17th May 1986Height6.2Place of birthWalsall, EnglandWeight13.12NationalityEnglandPositionDefenceComments Squad No.5Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)TeamDebutApps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsRedsCheltenham Town17 Feb 200947 (2)370Barnet21 Oct 200815 (0)040Cheltenham Town06 Aug 200588 (6)381Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)SeasonFirst App.Apps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds2009/201011 Aug 200934 (0)3402008/200909 Aug 200840 (3)1802007/200818 Aug 200714 (0)1202006/200726 Sep 200627 (3)1402005/200606 Aug 200535 (2)011Appearances 150 (+ 8 as sub); Goals 6; Yellow cards 19; Red cards 1
