Dario Gradi may be an unlikely betting man, but he has staked some of his reputation on getting homegrown striker Shaun Miller to deliver a regular supply of goals.

He could be cracking that problem as Miller's late equaliser saved the day at Sincil Bank. Gradi is now offering James Bailey a novel cash prize in the hope he becomes a goal-scoring midfielder. With greater accuracy, Bailey, who has yet to score for Crewe, might have been toasting a hat-trick as his side created an abundance of chances.

- The Sentinel

Dario Gradi, the Crewe Manager, has outlined a route to the top for Shaun Miller, who scored their equaliser. "His goalscoring won't be enough, he has to improve his all round play." Miller cancelled out a goal from Davide Somma and Gradi said: "We created enough chances to deserve at least a point."

- The Times

Dario Gradi has challenged his Crewe side to end the season in style.

Davide Somma netted on his Lincoln debut before Shaun Miller levelled late on. Gradi said: "Gradually I think we are improving and the point was a bonus."

Imps boss Chris Sutton hailed his new look strikeforce of Drewe Broughton and Somma and added: "The players have done well for me over the last month, we are in the position we are in and we defended resolutely."

- The Daily Star

Dario Gradi compared his side to Manchester United after Shaun Miller's late leveller. Striker Miller scrambled home on 84 minutes to give the visitors a deserved point.,

City boss Chris Sutton praised Davide Somma after his debut goal put the home side ahead.

- The Sun