703:. Crouch's son Ross was also a member of Colchester's youth team setup. He was an apprentice between 2001 and 2004, and had represented the under-19 team while just 14-years-old. After captaining the youth team, Ross was handed a professional one-year contract by Colchester manager
715:, Ross was tragically killed in May 2008 after being struck by a car while walking home. In memory of Ross, a stand at Brantham Athletic's ground was named after him, officially opened by his uncle Steve Foley in a match between his two former sides Brantham and Stanway Rovers.
414:. Following nine consecutive league appearances through September and October 1980, Crouch found his opportunities limited, and played just once more for Colchester on 18 April 1981, when his side drew 0–0 with Gillingham at
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Ipswich in November 1978, making a further 34 reserve team appearances that season in addition to appearing alongside first-team regulars in
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in April 2004. After leaving
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Crouch is brother-in-law former
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on their debut. He had retaliated to a challenge by
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