Crewe Alexandra Football Club News

• Nickname:The Railwaymen
• Founded:1877
• Manager:Steve Davis

• Ground:The Alexandra Stadium
• Capacity:10,018

No Woodards U-turn by Gradi

02 Dec 2008 - 14:24:16

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Caretaker manager Dario Gradi insists Danny Woodards will not be coming off the Gresty Road transfer list even though the former Chelsea trainee has started the last two games.

Woodards rejected a new contract offer from the club earlier this year and seems certain to be leaving the club in January.

Gradi told Alex's official website: "Nothing has changed regarding Danny's situation. He'll be sold on in January if we receive an offer because he's refused to sign his contract.

"We can't be buying players in and then letting one go on a Bosman when their contract expires. The ruling is a nuisance to everyone except the player.

"When Danny indicated that he wouldn't sign his contract, we actively went out to find a replacement and I think we've done that with John Brayford. He's come into the side and done fine. We're happy with him and he deserves to keep his place.

"Danny says he might re-sign yet but the situation could change because we have a replacement in place now and the offer might not be there.

"I'm not interested in players who do not want to sign their contracts. I'm only interested in those who do.

"We've been playing Danny in midfield of late and he's done well. He's in the shop window or is playing for a contract here. At this moment in time, he's still available for transfer once the window opens in January."