Town at home, to send Crewe up to fifth in the table. 12 September: Crewe travel 30 miles to Shrewsbury Town, where their inconsistent season continues with a 2–0 loss. 19 September: Crewe's 23 shots against Aldershot Town's six do not help as they lose 2–1. 25 September: Crewe honour Accrington Stanley's request to play on a Friday night to help with Accrington's debt, but end up losing 5–3. 29 September: Crewe have two men sent off in a match for the first time since 1996, in a 3–2 loss at home to Bury, with former Crewe striker Ryan Lowe scoring for the visitors. October 2 October: Crewe part company with Gudjon Thordarson with immediate effect after a board meeting, with Dario Gradi again taking the position as caretaker manager. 9 October: Bolton Wanderers recall on loan goalkeeper Ádám Bogdán. 24 October: After Crewe lose away at Notts County, striker Anthony Elding is placed on the transfer list. 27 October: Tottenham Hotspur recall on loan 'keeper David Button again. November 7 November: Crewe lose in the First Round of the FA Cup to Blue Square Premier side York City. 21 November: Following Crewe's 2–2 draw away at Northampton Town, Crewe become the last Football League side to draw a game in the new season. December 2 December: Steve Phillips saves two penalties as Crewe are the first team to win at Saltergate this season after a 3–2 win at 5th placed Chesterfield. 5 December: Crewe draw at home with Lincoln City 0–0, Crewe's first no-score draw of the season, and first since April 2009. 12 December: Crewe become the first team to beat Barnet at home after a 1–2 win. Matthew Tootle is later cleared of diving by the FA, but his yellow card is not rescinded. 19 December: Crewe's home match with Torquay United is postponed due to a frozen pitch at The Alexandra Stadium. 26 December: Crewe come from behind twice to secure a 2–2 draw with top of the table Rochdale, who were looking for a record sixth successive away win. 28 December: Crewe's final match of 2009 is a 4–1 loss away at Macclesfield Town. The result means Crewe finish the year in 12th position in the league. 29 December: Harry Worley's loan is extended until the end of the season. 2010 January 1 January: Crewe's first two games of the New Year against Hereford and