Originally posted by SiskinTrue, but he has to pack in sometime. We cannot offer praise high enough, but part of the good job he's done has been to build a footballing empire for the long term. Might it not be time for him to move upstairs and run this academy, while a young manager with fresh ideas comes in and takes charge of the team.
Dario's managed Crewe to the most succesful period in their history (admitedly not that much competition for that honour), and produced premiership and international footballers like David Platt, Danny Murphy and Dean Ashton ... respect is due!
If Chievo Verona (Chievo - population about 2,000) can sustain a Serie A club then Crewe can stay in Division 1.