 However, he later found himself plagued with injuries in his later years at the Racecourse Ground and, after playing on a six-month contract with the Welsh side in an attempt to show his fitness, he was released in January 2008 having made over 100 appearances for the club.In January 2008, Crowell signed for Northwich Victoria on non-contract terms.In July 2009, Crowell left Northwich.