Dave Waller was sold to Shrewsbury in 1986 .
Among his first transfer successes were Dave Waller ( sold to Shrewsbury ) , Gary Blissett ( sold to Brentford ) and Geoff Thomas ( signed from Rochdale , sold to Crystal Palace ) .Gradi quickly gained a reputation for developing young talent , allowing Steve Walters to become the youngest ever player to pull on a Crewe shirt : aged just 16 years and 119 days he played against Peterborough United on 7 May 1988 .
Crewe Alexandra F.C.