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BALANCE SHEET: Wrexham FC v Gateshead FC
Positives: A disciplined performance against a side that protects the ball well – we were patient when out of possession and didn’t chase the ball reckless, but pressing judiciously. Dean Keates in midfield pulled the strings with authority. The energy of Joe Clarke in an unfamiliar position. Some elements of the diamond worked, not least the security given by the extra body in the centre … Continue reading BALANCE SHEET: Wrexham FC v Gateshead FC
Wrexham FC’s 2014 in Numbers
Nobody can claim that 2014 has been a vintage year on the pitch. Looking through the figures from the last twelve months perhaps reflects this: without consistent performances the statistics lead us toward some rather surprising conclusions. But first the facts: we played 54 games in 2014 and won 38% of them, losing 33%. Appropriately in a mediocre year, that’s pretty much mid-table form: in … Continue reading Wrexham FC’s 2014 in Numbers
Wrexham 2 Welling United 1
Uplifting or worrying? Depends on whether you’re a glass half-full or a glass half- sort of person. The final ten minutes or so were euphoric, as we snatched two goals out of the ether and held onto our lead comfortably, and there were other pleasing aspects:Kevin Wilkin showed he’s not scared of making brave, radical changes if the game demands it while his players showed character … Continue reading Wrexham 2 Welling United 1
The Balance Sheet: Wrexham v Welling
Positives The last seven minutes. The impact of the three substitutes. Kevin Wilkin showed he’s not scared to make radical changes if necessary. The GUS’s reaction to Joe Clarke’s goal. Another whole-hearted performance by Ross White. Wes York’s pace and penetration in the opening and closing ten minutes of the match. Negatives The first 83 minutes. We look like we’re going to struggle to break … Continue reading The Balance Sheet: Wrexham v Welling
Video: Theo Bailey-Jones on Welling
See the full interview on Wrexham Player. Continue reading Video: Theo Bailey-Jones on Welling
Preview: Wrexham FC v Nuneaton 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. Depending on your perspective, we either have very little history with Nuneaton, or a surprising amount considering the distance which has been between us for most of … Continue reading Preview: Wrexham FC v Nuneaton Town
Extreme Slimming
Is it me, or does our squad look thin? There’s has been a very different emphasis in the transfer market this summer to anything we’ve ever seen at Wrexham before – I’m going to stop short of saying our parameters have changed fundamentally until I’ve seen the fruits of our Summer labours – and as a result our squad looks rather unfamiliar. My desire to … Continue reading Extreme Slimming
Forest Green Rovers 1 Wrexham 1
This wasn’t half bad: pity it doesn’t really mean much. Obviously that’s partly because we had nothing to play for, and also because the assumption is that come August our team will look very different from this. So conclusions drawn from a match against a side hit by injury should be tentative, especially as our key moments of incisiveness came when an on-loan teenager provided … Continue reading Forest Green Rovers 1 Wrexham 1
Chester FC v Wrexham FC Tactical Report
I suppose you could see this coming. Two sides which lack creativity and punch up front scraping their way to a scrappy goalless derby draw. The tension of the occasion gave it an edge which for some obscured the fact that neither goalkeeper had all that much to do. Indeed, that fact that the one decent save either keeper made, a sharp low stop … Continue reading Chester FC v Wrexham FC Tactical Report
Wrexham FC v Chester FC Podcast
Here’s the Chester podcast featuring Kevin Wilkin & Theo Bailey-Jones. Continue reading Wrexham FC v Chester FC Podcast
Chester FC v Wrexham FC Tactical Preview
The cliche tells us that tactics go out of the window in a derby game. Maybe there’s some truth to that as a player’s ability to stand up to the pressure of the big occasion is given a thorough examination, but it’s ultimately still the same players out there that have been working on their manager’s strategy all week. How the chalkboard affects the … Continue reading Chester FC v Wrexham FC Tactical Preview
It’s a competitive field for Wrexham’s Young Player of the Year
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. You can still vote for the Player of the Year through The Leader’s website, and at the same time nominate your Young Player of the Year. There’s … Continue reading It’s a competitive field for Wrexham’s Young Player of the Year
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