Michael Crowe (footballer) explained

Michael Crowe
Fullname:Michael Thomas Tallaksen Crowe[1]
Birth Date:1995 11, df=y
Birth Place:Bexleyheath, England
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Birkenes
Youthyears1:–2012
Youthclubs1:Start
Youthyears2:2012–2013
Youthclubs2:Ipswich Town
Years1:2012
Clubs1:Start 2
Caps1:9
Goals1:0
Years2:2013–2018
Clubs2:Ipswich Town
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2015
Clubs3:→ Woking (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2015–2016
Clubs4:→ Stevenage (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2016
Clubs5:→ Braintree Town (loan)
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Years6:2018–2020
Clubs6:Preston North End
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2020
Clubs7:→ Bamber Bridge (loan)
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2020
Clubs8:Viking
Caps8:1
Goals8:0
Years9:2021–2022
Clubs9:Randesund
Caps9:2
Goals9:0
Years10:2022
Clubs10:Birkenes
Caps10:8
Goals10:0
Nationalyears1:2013–2014
Nationalteam1:Wales U19
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2016
Nationalteam2:Wales U21
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:18:51, 23 November 2021 (UTC)
Ntupdate:15:25, 18 February 2019 (UTC)

Michael Thomas Tallaksen Crowe (born 13 November 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Birkenes IL.

Club career

Crowe began his youth career with Norwegian club IK Start. On 24 May 2012, it was announced that he would join the academy of Championship club Ipswich Town in July 2012.[2] On 5 September 2013, he signed his first professional contract with the club, lasting two years.[3] After making no appearances for the first team, on 24 March 2015 he was loaned to Woking in the Conference Premier, where he made four league appearances.[4] He returned to Ipswich at the end of the season, also extending his contract for another year until June 2016 with an option for an additional season.[5]

On 26 November 2015, League Two club Stevenage signed Crowe on loan until January 2016.[6] [7] After making no appearances for Stevenage, he returned to Ipswich Town before he subsequently moved to Braintree Town in the National League on a one-month loan.[8] He made six league appearances for Braintree, along with an appearance in the FA Trophy, before returning to Ipswich in February. He extended his contract with the club for another season on 29 June 2016, again with an option to extend for an additional year.[9] In July 2016, he began a trial with League Two side Portsmouth during the club's pre-season training camp before returning to Ipswich.[10] On 3 May 2017, Ipswich exercised the option in Crowe's contract and renewed the agreement with Crowe for the 2017–18 season.[11]

On 6 June 2018, it was announced that fellow Championship club Preston North End had agreed a deal to sign Crowe on a two-year deal from the beginning of July.[12] [13] He made his professional debut for the club on 6 January 2019, starting in the third round of the 2018–19 FA Cup against League One side Doncaster Rovers, which finished as a 1–3 loss.[14] [15]

In August 2020, he was brought to his first senior side in Norway, Viking FK, as an intended third-choice goalkeeper.[16] [17] After the 2020 season, his contract expired and he left the club.[18] In 2021 he played two matches for Randesund in the Norwegian Fourth Division. In August 2022 he was playing for Birkenes IL.[19]

International career

Crowe chose to represent Wales at international level, which he qualifies for through a Welsh-born grandmother.[20] He was also eligible to represent England through his father or Norway through his mother.[21] He began in the Wales under-19 team, making five appearances in qualifying for the 2014 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. On 11 October 2016, he made his debut for the under-21 team against Armenia in 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, which finished as a 3–1 win for Wales.

On 15 March 2018, he received his first call-up for the senior national team when he was included in the Welsh squad for the 2018 China Cup friendly tournament.[22] [23] [24] The call-up came after Danny Ward, Wales' second choice goalkeeper, was unable to travel with the team after his passport got lost in the post during his visa application.[25] [26] Wales finished as runners-up after losing in the final against Uruguay, though Crowe did not appear in the tournament.[27]

Personal life

Crowe was born in Bexleyheath, Greater London to an English father and Norwegian mother.[28] [10] At the age of two he moved to Norway, where he was raised.[3]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ipswich Town
2014–15Championship0000000000
2015–16Championship000000—00
2016–17Championship000000—00
2017–18Championship000000—00
Total0000000000
Woking (loan)2014–15Conference Premier4000—0040
Stevenage (loan)2015–16League Two0000000000
Braintree Town (loan)2015–16National League6000—1070
Preston North End2018–19Championship001000—10
2019–20Championship000000—00
Total0010000010
Viking2020Eliteserien1000—0010
Career total110100010130

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Preston North End . English Football League . 57 . 25 October 2019.
  2. News: På vei til Ipswich . On the way to Ipswich . ikstart.no . . 24 May 2012 . 18 February 2019 . Norwegian . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161012225359/http://www.ikstart.no/latest-news/article/151g8cgkzk9hj1kv07a1rzqhz6/title/pa-vei-til-ipswich . 12 October 2016.
  3. News: Pearce . Steve . Crowe's feat . ITFC.co.uk . . 5 September 2013 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190218145447/https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2013/september/crowes-feat/ . 18 February 2019.
  4. News: Shaw . Nick . Michael Crowe joins on loan from Ipswich Town . wokingfc.co.uk . . 24 March 2015 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20161013003027/http://www.wokingfc.co.uk/news/article/4947/michael-crowe-joins-on-loan-from-ipswich-town/ . 13 October 2016.
  5. News: Pearce . Steve . Contract extension for Michael . ITFC.co.uk . . 11 May 2015 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190218145442/https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2015/may/contract-extension-for-michael-/ . 18 February 2019.
  6. News: Toyn . Dave . Stevenage sign Michael Crowe on loan from Ipswich Town . stevenagefc.com . . 26 November 2015 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190218145435/https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2015/november/stevenage-sign-michael-crowe-on-loan-from-ipswich-town/ . 18 February 2019.
  7. News: Keeper Michael Crowe joins Stevenage on loan . EADT.co.uk . . 26 November 2015 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142533/https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/keeper-michael-crowe-joins-stevenage-on-loan-1-4326736 . 12 June 2018.
  8. News: Ipswich Town goalkeeper Michael Crowe joins Braintree on loan . . British Broadcasting Corporation . 11 January 2016 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20161108141009/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35284784 . 8 November 2016.
  9. News: Ogle . Jonathon . Duo pen new deals at Ipswich Town . ITFC.co.uk . . 29 June 2016 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180320170013/https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2016/june/duo-pen-new-deals-at-ipswich-town-/ . 20 March 2018.
  10. News: Crowe on Trial With Portsmouth . TWTD.co.uk . 5 July 2016 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160712091431/https://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/29811/ . 12 July 2016.
  11. News: Pearce . Steve . Youngsters to extend Town stay . ITFC.co.uk . . 3 May 2017 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180319214449/https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2017/may/youngsters-to-extend-town-stay/ . 19 March 2018.
  12. News: Preston North End To Sign Goalkeeper Michael Crowe . PNEFC.net . . 6 June 2018 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180612144400/https://www.pnefc.net/news/2018/june/preston-north-end-to-sign-goalkeeper-michael-crowe/ . 12 June 2018.
  13. News: Michael Crowe: Preston North End sign ex-Ipswich Town goalkeeper . . British Broadcasting Corporation . 6 June 2018 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180702163351/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44383006 . 2 July 2018.
  14. News: Preston North End 1 Doncaster Rovers 3 . PNEFC.net . . 6 January 2019 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190218150637/https://www.pnefc.net/news/2019/january/preston-north-end-vs-doncaster-rovers-match-report/ . 18 February 2019.
  15. News: Preston North End 1–3 Doncaster Rovers in FA Cup third round . . British Broadcasting Corporation . 6 January 2019 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190116163153/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46713167 . 16 January 2019.
  16. News: Viking henter ny keeper. 6 August 2020. Eurosport. Norwegian. 7 August 2020.
  17. News: Viking har signert ny keeper. aftenbladet.no. Aftenbladet. 6 August 2020. 6 August 2020.
  18. News: Blir ikke med videre. vikingfotball.no. 14 December 2020. Viking FK. Norwegian. 28 December 2020.
  19. Web site: The ex-professional was the rescue. Bavisa.no. 16 August 2022 .
  20. Web site: Michael Crowe – Goalkeeper – First Team . PNEFC.net . . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190218143452/https://www.pnefc.net/teams/first-team/goalkeeper/michael-crowe/ . 18 February 2019.
  21. Web site: Michael Crowe – Goalkeeper – First Team . ITFC.co.uk . . 18 February 2019 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180315200342/https://www.itfc.co.uk/teams/first-team/goalkeeper/michael-crowe/ . 15 March 2018.
  22. News: Giggs announces his squad for the China Cup . FAW.cymru . . 15 March 2018 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180622140420/http://www.faw.cymru/en/news/giggs-announces-his-squad-china-cup/ . 22 June 2018.
  23. News: Aaron Ramsey to miss China Cup as Ryan Giggs names first Wales squad . . British Broadcasting Corporation . 15 March 2018 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180805105349/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43416219 . 5 August 2018.
  24. News: Warren . Andy . Crowe looking to 'take in every second' after surprise call-up by Wales . EADT.co.uk . . 21 March 2018 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190218145428/https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/crowe-hoping-to-make-most-of-surprise-wales-call-up-1-5443209 . 18 February 2019.
  25. News: Jacob . Gary . Danny Ward out of Ryan Giggs' Wales squad after losing passport . thetimes.co.uk . . 15 March 2018 . 18 February 2019 . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181129101718/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/danny-ward-out-of-ryan-giggs-wales-squad-after-losing-passport-xvl0pfnrb . 29 November 2018.
  26. News: Southcombe . Matthew . The bizarre reason why highly-rated Liverpool goalkeeper Danny Ward isn't at the China Cup with Wales . WalesOnline . . 21 March 2018 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190218165536/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bizarre-reason-highly-rated-liverpool-14441325 . 18 February 2019.
  27. News: Pritchard . Dafydd . China Cup final: Wales 0–1 Uruguay . . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 March 2018 . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180805105944/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43508944 . 5 August 2018.
  28. Web site: Michael Crowe – Player Profile – Football . . 18 February 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190218170811/https://www.eurosport.com/football/michael-crowe_prs295831/person.shtml . 18 February 2019.

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