Calvin Zola faces a spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off during the draw with Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, whilst Paul Trollope, the Rovers Manager, was frustrated with his side's finishing. "I'm disappointed we didn't win the game" he said.

-The Times

Bristol Rovers defender Craig Hinton paid tribute to Steve Phillips after he kept his first clean sheet of the season having conceded 23 goals in 10 games in all competitions. Crewe keeper Steve Collis also hailed his opposite number. Alex defender Danny O'Donnell was relieved he played the full 90 minutes as the centre-back feared he would see red when he tugged Darryl Duffy's shirt in the first half.

-The Sun

Crewe boss Steve Holland played down fears star striker Calvin Zola suffered a broken leg after watching his side claim their first away point of the season. Holland said: "With luck it will only prove to be a soft tissue injury."

Bristol Rovers had been leaking goals in recent games, and coach Paul Trollope admitted: "I'm happy with a clean sheet, while disappointed that we didn't win."

-The Daily Star

CREWE held on for their first point of the campaign on their travels with a gritty display at the Memorial Ground. While the Alex finished defending grimly and were indebted to keeper Steve Collis, they arguably had the best chances of the game.

But substitute Anthony Elding was twice denied by Rovers' keeper Steve Phillips.

-The Sentinel