Dario Gradi

Football manager and player for Crewe Alexandra

Dario Gradi - Football manager and player for Crewe Alexandra
Born

July 8th, 1941
84 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Played as a forward and later transitioned into management. Managed Crewe Alexandra for over 24 years, leading the team to multiple promotions. Developed a reputation for nurturing young talent within the club's academy system, producing players who moved on to higher levels of the game. Had a brief managerial stint at Wimbledon, contributing to the team's strategies.

Managed Crewe Alexandra from 1983 to 2017

Achieved three promotions to the Football League

Developed a successful youth academy at Crewe Alexandra

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