Template:Did you know nominations/Crewe Alexandra F.C.

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The result was: promoted by The C of E (talk) 08:05, 29 July 2021 (UTC)

Crewe Alexandra F.C.

  • ... that between 1894 and 1982, Crewe Alexandra finished last in the Football League eight times, more than any other league club? "Between 1894 and 1982, Crewe finished last in the Football League eight times, more than any other league club." (source: Crisp, Marco (1998). Crewe Alexandra Match by Match (2nd ed.). Nottingham: Tony Brown, pp.25–26, 130–137.)
    • ALT1:... that Crewe Alexandra's record defeat came after they held Tottenham Hotspur to a 2–2 draw in the FA Cup third round in January 1960, but then lost the replay 13–2? "All-time records were set against First Division Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup third round in 1960. ... On 3 February, Tottenham convincingly won the replay 13–2, Crewe's record defeat" (source: Crisp, Marco (1998). Crewe Alexandra Match by Match (2nd ed.). Nottingham: Tony Brown, pp.9, 12, 91.)

Improved to Good Article status by Paul W (talk). Nominated by Paul W (talk) at 11:57, 15 July 2021 (UTC).

  • The article was recently promoted to a Good Article, is sufficiently long, and within guidelines. Both hooks are accurate, interesting, and neutral. Personally I think the first hook is preferable: it is shorter and has more impact. Hanjaf1 (talk) 05:57, 18 July 2021 (UTC)