Harry McKirdy takes aim at ‘wrong’uns’ after being released by Crawley with ’37-second’ call

Crawley Town Football Club can now confirm the following released and retained list, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Under Contract

Charlie Barker, Danny Cashman, Dion Conroy, Justin Ferizaj, Kellan Gordon, Fate Kotey, Akin Odimayo, Danilo Orsi, Dion Pereira, Ben Radcliffe, Lewis Richards, Jude Robertson, Jonny Russell, Jay Williams

Option Triggered 

Ade Adeyemo

In Discussion 

Josh Flint, Taylor Richards, Louie Watson, Scott Malone, Harry Forster, Joe Wollacott

Returned to Parent Club 

Geraldo Bajrami, Jacob Chapman, Louie Copley, Ronan Darcy, Ryan Loft, Klaidi Lolos, Tobi Adeyemo,

Released 

Max Anderson, Reece Brown, Louis Flower, Will Heater, Harry McKirdy, Antony Papadopoulos, Theo Vassell

The club would like to extend its thanks to all those departing the club, and wishes them all nothing but the best for the future.

Crawley have also confirmed Colin Kazim-Richards as their new permanent head coach, signing a new deal having picked up nine points from seven games.

On the 24th of March he replaced Scott Lindsey with the club a point above the relegation places.

The club said in their statement announcing the appointment of Colin Kazim-Richards, who will be joined in the dugout by Assistant Head Coach Julian Gray…

Colin and Julian were introduced into their roles in late March, with the Reds winless in the last ten league fixtures. Back-to-back victories over Gillingham and Newport secured what turned out to be a vital six points for the Red Devils, who were able to secure their Football League status on the final day of the season, with a hard-fought draw against Salford.

The duo’s success was rewarded with jubilant scenes on the pitch at full-time, where the players and coaching staff were able to share a special moment with supporters. Speaking after the match, Kazim-Richards said, “It’s a real local club, which means so much to so many people. This type of club affects people’s lives on a daily basis, and I feel so privileged to be a part of helping maintain our EFL status.”

Club Owner Raphael Khalili said, “I’m delighted to confirm that Colin and Julian will continue in their roles on a permanent basis.

They achieved the immediate objective of securing our Football League status, and I was hugely impressed with the way they handled what was an incredibly difficult situation when they arrived at the club.

They brought a real sense of calm and stability to the dressing room, while building strong relationships with both the players and staff, something I’m confident will continue as we work towards a brighter future for this football club.

I firmly believe Colin is the right person to lead us forward, and I’m looking forward to working closely with him as we prepare for the 2026/27 season together.”

Speaking on his appointment, Colin Kazim-Richards added, “It’s a great feeling to now be able to implement the culture and mindset that I believe this club deserves. We can build on the foundation we created during those seven games, in terms of the way we work, the staffing, and the people we’re working with.

It’s about creating an environment where people can come to work and perform at the highest level, while also understanding the standards of this club and the standards that will be set by us. That includes the type of football we want to play and a mentality of domination.

I’m very happy to now be able to implement all of those things and help push Crawley Town in the direction the supporters deserve. I’m absolutely ecstatic to continue the work that Julian and I have started, and I look forward to forming a deeper connection with supporters as we approach the new season.”

Here’s how fans reacted after Harry McKirdy takes aim at ‘wrong’uns’ after being released by Crawley with a ’37-second’ call…

@h62965: Good riddance. Won’t miss u one bit. Absolute tool.

@pieman80: Still thought highly at Swindon You’d fit in to the set up. Holloway/McKirdy relationship could be fun

@Flowergirl0404: I’m going to say it “please come home ❤️

@CrawleyRumors:
Didnt want to see you go
It wasnt pretty but atleast the job is done
And you took a big big part of it
11 goal contributions.
Sorry it wasnt what you wished
Wish you all the best

@chrislord: 37 seconds, we should be better than that, good luck Harry

@H86Andy: Thank you for your service. Always enjoyed the way you said it how it was. Good luck wherever you go.

@Deanog13: Disgusting way to be treated by the club thank you for playing such a crucial role in keeping us in the football league

@Luz001580918127: Broski you have too much personality and attention seeking. Just be a bit boring and knuckle down for a year or two. You have the talent.

@Merri_ManP: Come back to Wiltshire! 🔴⚪️❤️ 🏹

@ryan_pook: Harry it’s time to come home back to the county ground so we can piss the league next season

@barnacle1977: Sorry to see you go Harry, thank you so much for those goals at Newport 🙏🙏🙏 very best wishes for the future

@colin_lowes: sorry to see you go Harry the club need to seriously look at how they treat people other players will look at this and put them right off us joining us 😡