'The squad needs help' - Crawley Town skipper warns of 'serious' relegation battle if they do not strengthen in January after Sutton United loss

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Crawley Town skipper George Francomb says the club will be in a ‘serious’ relegation battle if the squad is not strengthened in January.

Reds suffered their second successive home defeat when they lost 2-1 to Sutton United in a scrappy Boxing Day derby at the Broadfield Stadium.

After an uneventful first 45 minutes, Crawley started the second half positively but two goals – one from a set piece they failed to clear and a penalty after a mix-up – saw Sutton go 2-0 up. A Remi Oteh goal four minutes into added time was the only thing Matty Etherington’s side had to show from the game.