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A Day Like No Other
The feature-length story of a remarkable match.
Wrexham AFC, on fire and chasing the title, at home to Dover Athletic, already relegated with over ten games left.
On a normal day, this could only one way. But this was a day like no other. Continue reading A Day Like No Other
A Day of Destiny, but the U19s are Denied a Fair Chance
Sunday is the day of destiny for our women’s team. Indeed, we’ll be playing two finals on Sunday: first the Under-19s will face their counterparts from Cardiff City for the national title, and then the senior side play their promotion play-off for a place in the top division. It’s an exciting double-header, but I can’t deny that the attraction of seeing both sides go for … Continue reading A Day of Destiny, but the U19s are Denied a Fair Chance
Time to Spread Our Wings and Fly
Tuesday night was the perfect encapsulation of a club which is ready to spread its wings. So many elements came together to reflect the remarkable strides the club has made to get to this point. On Saturday we have an opportunity to make the greatest leap of all. What summed up the winning culture at the club best? Perhaps the most obvious answer is to … Continue reading Time to Spread Our Wings and Fly
It’s Not F****** Done Yet Though
Have you recovered yet? Last Monday’s titanic clash with Notts County wrote itself instantly into the club’s history. A high quality drama, it simmered with tension from the start, and exploded into a chaos of high-consequence events once the whistle for the second half blew. Yet in some ways, the most pleasing moment came after the final whistle. It’s captured on Ben Foster’s blog of … Continue reading It’s Not F****** Done Yet Though
Phil Parkinson’s Hits Keep On Coming
The hits keep coming! I’ve said before that Phil Parkinson has an impressive success rate in the transfer market, and his recent signings illustrate that point perfectly. The quality of last Saturday’s annihilation of Oldham Athletic is undeniable. When you consider the contribution made by Parkinson’s mid-season signings, it’s clear another step forward has been taken in the evolution of this team. At the end … Continue reading Phil Parkinson’s Hits Keep On Coming
Ben Foster: The Sequel
We need to talk about Ben. I’ve been making bold proclamations about Ben Foster, and then admitting I was wrong, for the last week; my wardrobe has a great deal more space in it as a result of all the hats I’ve had to eat. When Rob Lainton was injured at Bromley and the rumours about Foster began to circulate, my line was clear: there’s … Continue reading Ben Foster: The Sequel
Wrexham AFC Women Are Revolutionising Welsh Football
Even by the usual heightened level of excitement, there’s a real buzz about the coming weekend. A remarkable double-header will see Wrexham’s men team look to take another step towards the title as they entertain York City in front of a capacity crowd, before clearing the stage for the magnificent women’s team to take a deserved bow. They’ve already clinched the title but their final … Continue reading Wrexham AFC Women Are Revolutionising Welsh Football
The Magic of #askwxm
Here’s a heart-warming tale from last weekend that might briefly distract you from the horribly aggressive, angry place the world has become. About three years I thought I’d try to spice up the Wrexham commentaries with a bit of interaction. It’s always good to bring in different viewpoints, or answer questions from those who can’t see the game for themselves. Thus, #askwxm was born: a … Continue reading The Magic of #askwxm
Southend’s Plight Reminds Us To Be Grateful
The visit of Southend is the perfect moment to reflect on how fortunate we are. Their off-field problems are horribly familiar, and illustrate why we should get behind the fan-led review’s recommendation that an independent regulator for football should be appointed. Football clubs are important in far more wide-reaching ways than merely being a source of entertainment. They are a source of civic pride and … Continue reading Southend’s Plight Reminds Us To Be Grateful
One Down, Two To Go
Tuesday night was magnificent, in so many ways. It was the perfect start to a trilogy which could define our season. Despite Chesterfield’s spectacular loss of form, this was still a formidable test. They fielded seven of the players who faced us in August, which remains the only time this season that our opponents have looked better than us, and that includes three games against … Continue reading One Down, Two To Go
Phil Parkinson Lives Up To Expectations
Saturday will be a day of remarkable milestones for Phil Parkinson, who will be in charge of his 900th game as manager, and also his 750th league match. You might argue that, with the financial backing he’s received from Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, Parkinson ought to be achieving these results, but that would be massively reductive. Parkinson inherited a complex, almost unique situation, and … Continue reading Phil Parkinson Lives Up To Expectations
Wrexham AFC’s Women Are Ready To Soar
While the men’s team continues to draw international acclaim, Wrexham’s women’s team is achieving equally remarkable growth. Two stories which recently featured on the club website feed into this. One told of the incredible interest in the club, measured by our mushrooming social media statistics. The other was the announcement that the women’s team is going semi-professional. It’s a massive step, on a par with … Continue reading Wrexham AFC’s Women Are Ready To Soar
Eoghan O’Connell’s Arrival Shows How Things Have Changed for Wrexham AFC
I suggested at the start of the season that the lifting of transfer window restrictions on Wrexham would be incredibly important as the season wore on. Last Saturday illustrated my point to perfection. When both Aaron Hayden and Jordan Tunnicliffe succumbed to injuries in the first ten minutes of our FA Cup tie with Sheffield United, hearts naturally sunk. How would we cope with the … Continue reading Eoghan O’Connell’s Arrival Shows How Things Have Changed for Wrexham AFC
Wrexham AFC’s Top 10 FA Cup Ties
Cup upsets are in Wrexham’s DNA. It’s such a shame that younger and newer fans haven’t had a chance to sample the delights of a decent giant-killing, but the win at Coventry meant they’d a chance to feel the joy of knock-out glory. Here’s my top ten Wrexham FA Cup ties. 10. 1957 4th Round Manchester United A momentous yet poignant day as we welcomed … Continue reading Wrexham AFC’s Top 10 FA Cup Ties
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