Crouch was again forced to resign his position on 15 May 2008, when major shareholders, including Wilde and Rupert Lowe called an EGM requiring his removal. Whilst chairman of the club, Crouch paid personally for the replacement bronze statue of Saints legend Ted Bates which is now sited outside Southampton's St Mary's Stadium.
On May 15, 2008, Crouch was forced to resign from his position following an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) convened by major shareholders, including Wilde and Rupert Lowe. During his time as chairman, he financed the placement of a new bronze statue commemorating Saints legend Ted Bates at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium.