The 2014-15 campaign delivered a dramatic, last-gasp survival for Crewe Alexandra as The Railwaymen clung to their League One status, finishing 20th and just two points clear of the drop. The catalyst for this crucial turnaround was the January loan signing of forward Nicky Ajose, whose 8 goals, including a vital run of 7 goals in 10 games, proved decisive in the relegation battle. It was a nervy year built on that crucial mid-season run and achieving a historic league double over rivals Port Vale, marking a hard-fought chapter in the club's modern history.