he linked up with Clark once again at Blackpool, assuming the role of Head of Recruitment. Crosby was appointed manager of Gateshead, of the National League, on a one-year rolling contract on 5 June 2015, but was sacked by the new owners of the club in November of the same year after leading the club to its best ever start in the National League. He was appointed Wigan Athletic Chief Scout in summer 2016 and left the club on 27 October 2016 following the sacking of Gary Caldwell. Crosby later became a Senior Scout for Derby County. References External links 1954 births Living people English footballers Association football midfielders Aldershot F.C. players Wimbledon F.C. players York City F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players Cheltenham Town F.C. players English Football League players English football managers Sunderland A.F.C. managers Oxford United F.C. managers Northampton Town F.C. managers Birmingham City F.C. managers Gateshead F.C. managers English Football League managers York City F.C. non-playing staff Sunderland A.F.C. non-playing staff Swindon Town F.C. non-playing staff West Bromwich Albion F.C. non-playing staff Derby County F.C. non-playing staff Middlesbrough F.C. non-playing staff Northampton Town F.C. non-playing staff Birmingham City F.C. non-playing staff Blackpool F.C. non-playing staff Wigan Athletic F.C. non-playing staff Footballers from South Shields