Overview
- Crawley confirmed Kazim-Richards as head coach, replacing Scott Lindsey after a 10-game winless run left the club just above the League Two drop zone.
- Owner Raphael Khalili said a competitive search led to the hire and backed Kazim-Richards as a strong leader with the personality to lift the dressing room.
- The 39-year-old moves into his first senior management job after coaching in Arsenal’s youth setup and retiring in 2023, following a career that included 37 caps for Turkey.
- His first match is scheduled at home to Gillingham on 28 March, followed by a trip to relegation rivals Newport on Good Friday, fixtures that could quickly define the survival push.
- Sky reported Julian Gray is expected to join as assistant, while outlets highlighted that falling out of the English Football League would bring major financial strain for the club and town.