The Crawley Town Supporters Alliance wishes to make the following statement following the announcement that Carol Bates BEM has been removed from her position.

The CTSA would like to express their disappointment that Carol Bates BEM has been removed from her position as mascot volunteer. We would also like to thank her on behalf of all the Crawley Town supporters for her time, hard work and dedication as a volunteer ensuring that mascots experienced a fantastic time at Crawley Town FC.

Here is just one of many positive reviews Carol received in her role as a mascot volunteer; ‘You couldn’t have been more welcoming and the experience wouldn’t have been anything like it was without you!’ Her invaluable contributions to the match day experience for hundreds of children over many years will be sorely missed.