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'''Josh Crutchley''' (born 4 June 1987 in [[Shrewsbury]], England, growing up in [[Telford]]), is a British professional basketball player for the [[Birmingham Panthers]] competing in the [[British Basketball League]].
'''Josh Crutchley''' (born 4 June 1987 in [[Shrewsbury]], England, growing up in [[Telford]]), is a British professional basketball player for the [[Birmingham Panthers]] competing in the [[British Basketball League]]. Josh Crutchley signed for the Birmingham Panthers during the 2007/08 season to complete there roster after having trialed games and pratice sessions


After competing in the local leagues with the Shropshire Warriors, the biggest *[http://www.warriorsbasketball.co.uk/news.htm funded] club in England , Josh Crutchley left Charlton School to study at the Telford College Of Arts and Technology and became basketball captain for the TCAT Academy.
Whilste competing in the local leagues with the Shropshire Warriors, the biggest *[http://www.warriorsbasketball.co.uk/news.htm funded] club in England , Josh Crutchley left Charlton School to study at the Telford College Of Arts and Technology and became basketball captain for the TCAT Academy for the 3 years. [[File:Example.jpg]]


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Josh Crutchley continued to study at [[Bangor University]], going for the honours degree in sports Science later on turning down the option and signing with the newly formed Birmingham Panthers.<ref>[http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/02/23/john-signs-for-the-panthers Josh signs for the Panthers]</ref>
Josh Crutchley continued to study at [[Bangor University]], going for the honours degree in sports Science later on turning down the option and signing with the newly formed Birmingham Panthers.<ref>[http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/02/23/john-signs-for-the-panthers Josh signs for the Panthers]</ref>
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Josh Crutchley is still a part of the Shropshire Warriors programme. Tom Sunley, Owner and Sport Coach Manager of the Shropshire Warriors Franchise allows Josh Crutchley to compete in the Premier League, Senior Men's side.<ref name="sw" />
Josh Crutchley is still a part of the Shropshire Warriors programme. Tom Sunley, Owner and Sport Coach Manager of the Shropshire Warriors Franchise allows Josh Crutchley to compete in the Premier League, Senior Men's side.<ref name="sw" />


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[[File:Josh Crutchley.jpg]]


Crutchley competes in the [[EBL]] division 4 with the Team Birmingham Bullets a new franchise formed in 2009 by Neil Nisbet ex [[British Basketball League|BBL]] and [[Birmingham Bullets]] Player from the 90's and former [[Leicester Riders]] assistance coach Des Williams.<ref>[http://www.BirminghamBullets.com Official Birmingham Bullets Website]</ref>
Crutchley competed in the [[EBL]] division 4 with the Team Birmingham Bullets a new franchise formed in 2009 by Neil Nisbet ex [[British Basketball League|BBL]] and [[Birmingham Bullets]] Player from the 90's and former [[Leicester Riders]] assistance coach Des Williams.<ref>[http://www.BirminghamBullets.com Official Birmingham Bullets Website]</ref>
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==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:39, 20 December 2009

Josh Crutchley (born 4 June 1987 in Shrewsbury, England, growing up in Telford), is a British professional basketball player for the Birmingham Panthers competing in the British Basketball League. Josh Crutchley signed for the Birmingham Panthers during the 2007/08 season to complete there roster after having trialed games and pratice sessions

Whilste competing in the local leagues with the Shropshire Warriors, the biggest *funded club in England , Josh Crutchley left Charlton School to study at the Telford College Of Arts and Technology and became basketball captain for the TCAT Academy for the 3 years.

File:Josh1Crutchley.jpg

Josh Crutchley continued to study at Bangor University, going for the honours degree in sports Science later on turning down the option and signing with the newly formed Birmingham Panthers.[1]

Throughout Crutchley's basketball career, he has competed in the Millennium Youth Games 2000 which included Mr Motivator to prepare the team, competed in the West Midlands Squad under 16s, and also competed in the England Basketball under 16s.

Josh Crutchley's achievements include:

  • League Champions during his junior season 2000 with Shropshire Warriors.[2]
  • County College champions three years running 2003-2006[3]
  • College Cup winners winning 2004/6
  • TCATS Student and Basketball Player of the Year 2006
  • 3 MVP awards with the Shropshire Warriors as well as 2 Most Improved and 1 Team Spirit

Josh Crutchley is still a part of the Shropshire Warriors programme. Tom Sunley, Owner and Sport Coach Manager of the Shropshire Warriors Franchise allows Josh Crutchley to compete in the Premier League, Senior Men's side.[2]

File:Josh Crutchley.jpg

Crutchley competed in the EBL division 4 with the Team Birmingham Bullets a new franchise formed in 2009 by Neil Nisbet ex BBL and Birmingham Bullets Player from the 90's and former Leicester Riders assistance coach Des Williams.[4] File:Josh Crutchley crossover.JPG

References

Official website