PREVIEW | Wrexham AFC v Ebbsfleet United

While we’ve lost our last two away games at Ebbsfleet, conceding seven goals in the process as we suffered our two heaviest defeats in this fixture, we’re enjoying our best run of home games against them. We’ve won the last four times United have come here, and last season we matched our biggest home win against them. Chris Holroyd, Stuart Beavon and Rekeil Pyke all … Continue reading PREVIEW | Wrexham AFC v Ebbsfleet United

VOTE | Wrexham AFC’s Best National League Midfield

Over the next few days, you can pick the best XI to have represented Wrexham in the National League. Each day there’ll be a poll for a different position – after you’ve voted for each position your XI will be revealed. Who will you pick in Wrexham’s best National League Midfield? As we’ve played 4-3-3 for most of our time in the division, the side … Continue reading VOTE | Wrexham AFC’s Best National League Midfield

PREVIEW: Barrow AFC v Wrexham AFC

Here’s my column from last week’s Leader. It forms part of the paper’s comprehensive pre-match coverage every Friday, featuring interviews, an in-depth look at the opposition and lots of statistical analysis. All content in the column (c) http://www.leaderlive.co.uk. A final day trip to Barrow takes us to a venue where we’ve enjoyed a fair amount of success. We’ve won nine times and lost eighteen at … Continue reading PREVIEW: Barrow AFC v Wrexham AFC

PREVIEW: Wrexham FC v Alfreton Town

Here’s my column from last week’s Leader. It forms part of the paper’s comprehensive pre-match coverage every Friday, featuring interviews, an in-depth look at the opposition and lots of statistical analysis. All content in the column (c) http://www.leaderlive.co.uk. A Wrexham side in turmoil at least has a chance to set things straight tomorrow against a side which has enjoyed its visits to The Racecourse. Our … Continue reading PREVIEW: Wrexham FC v Alfreton Town

PREVIEW: Wrexham FC v Gateshead FC

Here’s my column from last week’s Leader. It forms part of the paper’s comprehensive pre-match coverage every Friday, featuring interviews, an in-depth look at the opposition and lots of statistical analysis. All content in the column (c) http://www.leaderlive.co.uk. We’ve faced Gateshead sixty times over the years but our experience against them in cup competitions is limited. We could do worse than repeat the last of … Continue reading PREVIEW: Wrexham FC v Gateshead FC

THE WRAP: Wrexham FC v Stockport County

First time Wrexham have scored six since December 2012 (Nuneaton Town 6-1). Wrexham’s biggest win over Stockport County (previously 6-2 FA Cup 3rd Round 1979). Wes York was the first Wrexham player to provide three assists in a match since Kevin Thornton at Sutton in January 2013. Wrexham’s 3rd consecutive home win over Stockport, equalling their best run of home victories over The Hatters. In … Continue reading THE WRAP: Wrexham FC v Stockport County

Wrexham 0 Barnet 1

Things fall apart. This felt the rather unpleasant yet probably inevitable consequence of the last few months. We’ve put together enough decent performances to keep the back door to the play-offs alive, but even by Andy Morrell’s admission, that route is now closed. This was the match where the incremental deteriorations in the team caught up with it. They started well for  a half hour, … Continue reading Wrexham 0 Barnet 1

Things Are Looking Up For The Reds

January, a new start for Wrexham as they aimed to change their poor season which began a whole six months ago. A disappointing mid-table position with some saying relegation was a possibility which, though I couldn’t see it myself, looked like a plausible opinion. But surely not? Surely the Wrexham that won the FA Trophy and were in the Play-Off final no longer than 10 … Continue reading Things Are Looking Up For The Reds

To Rotate Or Not Rotate? That Is The Question.

Here’s my column from last week’s Leader. It forms part of the paper’s comprehensive pre-match coverage every Friday, featuring interviews, an in-depth look at the opposition and lots of statistical analysis. All content in the column (c) http://www.leaderlive.co.uk. I remember trying to cheer myself up six years ago as I faced up to the prospect of Wrexham playing in non league football by telling myself … Continue reading To Rotate Or Not Rotate? That Is The Question.

Joe Clarke Projects Himself Into The Limelight

Here’s my column from last week’s Leader. It forms part of the paper’s comprehensive pre-match coverage every Friday, featuring interviews, an in-depth look at the opposition and lots of statistical analysis. All content in the column (c) http://www.leaderlive.co.uk. There’s only one ever present in the Wrexham side this season, and the fact that it’s Joe Clarke reveals plenty about where both player and club are … Continue reading Joe Clarke Projects Himself Into The Limelight

Leader Preview: Wrexham FC v Alfreton Town FA Cup 1st Round

Here’s my column from last week’s Leader. It forms part of the paper’s comprehensive pre-match coverage every Friday, featuring interviews, an in-depth look at the opposition and lots of statistical analysis. All content in the column (c) http://www.leaderlive.co.uk. We need to put the past behind us tomorrow, as last year Alfreton put us out of the FA Cup at exactly this point in the competition. … Continue reading Leader Preview: Wrexham FC v Alfreton Town FA Cup 1st Round

Are We Working Hard Enough?

The start to this season has been really disappointing for all concerned at Wrexham Football Club, whether you are a supporter, staff, player, board member or manager there has been no hiding away from the fact that something isn’t right. Ultimately the buck stops with manager Andy Morrell but there has been an undercurrent after the past three or four games when the management or … Continue reading Are We Working Hard Enough?