Football League's oldest player signs new Crawley deal - and joins management team

The central midfielder signs a one-year extension which will see him part of the squad for the u2020-21 season, maintaining his impressive status of being the oldest player in the Football League.

He will also act as a player/coach, joining John Yems and Lee Bradbury on the touchline

Bulman has played over 300 games for the Red Devils in a 14-year spell. He first joined the Reds on loan from Stevenage in 2006 before signing permanently the following season. In between his stints at the club, Bulman has played for Oxford United and A.F.C Wimbledon.

During his career as a Red, he has helped the club secure promotion to the Football League for the first time in the club’s history., as well as helping the club reach the 5th round of the FA Cup in the same season where they lost 1-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The following season Bulman helped the club achieve back to back promotions to secure League 1 status. More recently he was involved heavily in the club’s historic League Cup Run which saw them reach the fourth round.

Technical Director Erdem Konyar said: “I’m delighted to witness the transition of Dannie becoming a member of the management team. Dannie is a top ambassador of the club and he understands the demands to compete and win.”

First Team Coach John Yems said: “I am delighted to have secured Dannie for another year. Dannie is a crucial member of the team and he brings years of experience into the dressing room. I look forward to coaching alongside Dannie and seeing what ideas he brings to the table."