Notts County impress again as they confirm signing of ‘exciting midfielder’ Dan Crowley to boost an already strong squad for 2023/24.
The Magpies confirmed the new addition to their team, signing a two-year deal, and joining fellow summer signing David McGoldrick at Meadow Lane.
Crowley, 25, who graduated from Arsenal’s academy, joins the club after leaving Morecambe.
Exciting midfielder Dan Crowley becomes our latest summer signing! ✍️
— Notts County FC (@Official_NCFC) June 20, 2023
CLUB STATEMENT
Exciting midfielder Dan Crowley has signed a two-year deal at Meadow Lane.
The 25-year-old Arsenal academy graduate joins us following his departure from Morecambe, for whom he was an impressive performer in League One last season.
And our board of directors are thrilled to welcome him to the club.
A statement reads: “As you might expect given his excellent pedigree, Dan has phenomenal technical ability which we believe can be deployed in deep and advanced midfield roles. He’s also very comfortable drifting into wider positions.
“He has so many strengths in possession of the ball – a wide passing range, incisiveness, brilliant balance, rapid acceleration and wonderful close-control. He’s a real joy to watch when in full flow and is also an excellent set-piece taker.
“Dan has tremendous experience from his many appearances in the Championship and League One, as well as in the Dutch top flight, and we think he’s a brilliant fit for our system.
“While we already possess tremendous quality in central areas, we felt we needed to add more competition and depth and Dan will certainly provide that.
“We also believe we can give him a structure and platform to thrive. We look forward to seeing him settle in.”
Coventry-born Crowley progressed through Aston Villa’s youth ranks and his performances against Arsenal peaked the interest of Arsene Wenger, who pushed to bring the then 15-year-old to north London.
Crowley established himself as one of the Gunners’ most exciting young talents, eventually signing a professional contract and elevating himself to the fringes of the first team, while also graduating into the England Under 19s squad.
He furthered his experience with loan spells at Barnsley and Oxford, both in League One, before experiencing life in the Dutch top flight with Go Ahead Eagles – a move which proved the perfect precursor to his permanent switch to another Eredevisie side, Willem II, ahead of the 2017-18 season.
A strong second campaign, in which he helped his side reach the Dutch Cup final, paved the way for a return to England as Birmingham City paid for his services.
Crowley made 38 Championship appearances in his debut season at St Andrew’s before falling out of favour due to a change in tactical approach in 2020-21, leading to a loan move to Hull City which saw him help the Tigers to the League One title.
A short-term deal at Cheltenham preceded a return to Willem II, where he again played in the top tier of Dutch football before securing a return to England with Morecambe in January.
Crowley quickly impressed with his performances and will now be looking to make a strong start to life at Meadow Lane.
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Dan Crowley, Notts’ newest recruit.
Meadow Lane ready… 💫#Notts pic.twitter.com/2fK1GsgovP
— K-Ci Rennicks (@KRennicks40) June 20, 2023
Dan Crowley 8️⃣ • Morecambe 5-1 Bristol Rovers • League One 🦐
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻.
• 1 goal
• 2 assists
• 95% pass accuracy(1/2)
— 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞 𝐅𝐂 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝 🦐 🇺🇦 (@MorecambeFCFeed) January 29, 2023
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As mentioned, Notts County impress again as they confirm the signing of ‘exciting midfielder’ Dan Crowley…
@bennybigbear1: Brilliant! Was an incredible youngster at Arsenal. Ince saw him absolutely dominate a Youth Cup game (4 assists 1 goal I think?)
@cufcjoel: ☹️☹️☹️ wanted him at carlisle, good luck
@ncfcdaws: Yeah we’re fucking going up
@olivermagill_: Was excellent for us in League one last season, cracking signing 👍
@paulgoodhead1: Great signing that.👏
@BigTom0491: Wow!! This is intent and some signing!!
@JeanW218: Welcome to the Magpie family Dan 🖤🤍
@campbell_correy: Brilliant signing
@mickyh01: Will be amazing at that level,what a signing this is. Technically superb, does it a bit too much , but he will run the show in that league..👍
@nlmusings: #Notts are going up again aren’t they. Insane that Palmer, Bostock Crowley and McGoldrick is a midfield quartet in League Two.
@MackemAnalyst: What a signing this is. Easily a League One level player. He’ll tear up League Two in that team next season! #NCFC
@achandler2409:
Very exciting – welcome Dan.
You’re in a great place 👏🏻
@harry_statter: Notts county are making a right statement here. Thought he’d go league one. Great player at this level
@JB413561: Ruben Rodrigues wears Dan Crowley pyjamas
@PON_NCC: Fantastic signing for us!💪🏻 Building strongly ahead of the League Two season. Let’s keep going and, make it another season to remember! COME ON YOU PIES!!
@ade_rawden: Welcome to the Good Ship HMS Notts County Dan 🖤🤍⚽️💪🏻
@teabz73: Now known as Dan Craaaleh 😀 #Nottsaccent
@salbre81: How we pulled this one off? Lots of league 1 interest
@NottsCountyZone: Announce league 2 champions 🏆
@chogger5: Welcome to the lane Dan
@NeilH_ncfc1862: Top signing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Welcome to the lane Dan 🖤🤍
@adamf_99: Fair enough Notts, saw he was released by Morecambe at the end of the season, I would’ve had him at Lincoln, decent player 👍
@VaniaMorozov15: Excellent signing 👏
@Gilly19_91: What a signing. The strength we have up top now is right at the top end of league 2 squads. Langstaff, Scott, Austin, Randall, Jones, Crowley, Morais, McGoldrick. Helluva squad that. Few more at the back and we should be just fine 😂👌🏼
@conorkeane21: I think he could thrive in this team
— (P) Respectfully FC 🇯🇲🇩🇰 (@SanSirrel) June 20, 2023
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