Crossley made over 300 appearances for Nottingham Forest, over a period of 13 years at the club. He played in the 1991 FA Cup Final against Tottenham and is unfortunately know for having scored the first ever own goal in the Premier League, against Blackburn in September 1992. However, he is the only goalkeeper to have saved a Matt Le Tissier penalty! Crossley enjoyed short spells at Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday, before retiring.