Crawley Town manager Colin Kazim-Richards is excited to have Mannone on board, saying, "To add someone of Vito's calibre to our coaching staff is a credit to the club." He believes Mannone's knowledge and experience will be beneficial to the team.

Kazim-Richards praises Mannone's intensity and ability to create a positive relationship with the team. He is looking forward to working with Mannone and benefiting from his skills as a goalkeeper and as a person.

"As soon as we spoke, I knew he was the right man," Kazim-Richards said. "I'm eager to work with him and see the impact he'll have on the team."