Following the very sad news of John Bowler’s passing last week, everybody at Crewe Alexandra is keen to pay tribute to John's life and legacy in a manner fitting of the man who was so very important to us all at the Club.

John was a colossal part of Crewe Alexandra for more than 40 years, guiding us to our greatest ever heights and completely transforming our Club off the pitch.

At the moment we do not have any more information and, in accordance with John's family’s wishes, we have not made arrangements to pay our respects to John and his contribution to his cherished Crewe Alexandra Football Club.

All our thoughts remain with John's family at this sad time.