signed for newly relegated League Two club Blackpool on a one-year contract. He was released at the end of the 2016–17 season. Crewe Alexandra Nolan signed for League Two club Crewe Alexandra on 3 July 2017 on a one-year contract, with the option of a further year based on appearances. After making 30 appearances, the contract extension was triggered in March 2018. Nolan scored his first Crewe goal in an FA Cup tie against Blackburn Rovers at Crewe on 7 December 2017. His first league goal came when he headed the winner in a 2-1 victory over Colchester United at Gresty Road on 26 January 2019. The following month, he signed a two-year deal to stay at Crewe until the summer of 2021. On 1 February 2021, Nolan joined Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on loan for the remainder of the season. On 13 May 2021, Crewe announced that Nolan was being released. Waterford On 9 July 2021, Nolan signed for his hometown club Waterford in the League of Ireland Premier Division. He made a total of 18 appearances in all competitions over the season as they were relegated to the League of Ireland First Division. International career He has been capped for the Republic of Ireland at all levels and he also captained the under-21 team. He has also played in a B team match against Nottingham Forest. On 7 February 2009, he received his first call-up to the senior team to play Georgia on 11 February 2009. Nolan finally made his Republic of Ireland debut on 29 May 2009, in a 1–1 draw against Nigeria. Career statistics Club International Honours Scunthorpe United Football League Two runner-up: 2013–14 Blackpool EFL League Two play-offs: 2017 Individual Crewe Alexandra Player of the Season: 2017–18 Crewe Alexandra Players' Player of the Season: 2017–18 References External links Profile at the Crewe Alexandra F.C. website 1988 births Living people Sportspeople from Waterford (city) Association footballers from County Waterford Republic of Ireland association footballers Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers Republic of Ireland B international footballers Republic of Ireland international footballers Association football defenders Blackburn Rovers F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Hartlepool United F.C. players Preston North End F.C. players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Scunthorpe United F.C. players York City F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Motherwell F.C. players English Football League players Republic of Ireland expatriate association footballers Expatriate footballers in