"A few years ago they were struggling financially so they've had their ups and downs, " he said.
"But they're really flourishing at the moment with a bit of money behind them.
"They're top of the Conference which isn't easy so they'll be a tough game.
"As non-league grounds go it's quite smart and fairly new.
"It's not a horror show and the changing rooms are spacious so there won't be any prima dona crying or anything."
Although Crawley will enjoy the underdog tag, the former Millwall keeper does not think they will have overwhelming support.
"There will probably be quite a few people in non-league that will be backing us," he said.
"Everyone begrudges a team that's got plenty of money all of a sudden."
It was a shame to read Phil Smith's comments on the BBC website earlier. He was well liked at Crawley and had circumstances been different with our finances at the time I'm sure most fans would have wanted him to stay. He still gets talked about on the Crawley forum now and again.
What's wrong with that? He hasn't been disrespectful and has given you some praise.
He's right about some conference fans probably backing us, rival fans don't like clubs with a money. That's just a fact.
