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History

The 85th Anniversary of the Gresford Mining Disaster

Today is the 85th Anniversary of the Gresford Mining Disaster, a catastrophe tied inextricably to the modern history of the town of Wrexham, and in which Wrexham AFC unwittingly played a tragic hand, as miners swapped shifts to be able to watch the derby with Tranmere the following day and found themselves caught up in the horror. A beautiful ceremony at the Gresford Disaster Memorial … Continue reading The 85th Anniversary of the Gresford Mining Disaster

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2016-17, Leader Columns

Jordan White Gives Dean Keates a Nudge

Dean Keates has made it clear that his squad are playing for contracts, and Jordan White has come up with a cunning ploy to appeal to his manager by becoming two players in one! It was logical to drop the big striker into the back four last Saturday when injuries meant Martin Riley was the only central defender available. After all, he’s big and strong, … Continue reading Jordan White Gives Dean Keates a Nudge

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2016-17, Leader Columns

PREVIEW Wrexham AFC v Tranmere Rovers

The last time we faced Tranmere in the league at The Racecourse was a 2-2 draw in October 2015. Ironically there might be as many players who appeared in a white shirt that night in the Wrexham side as there are survivors from Gary Mills’ selection, as Martin Riley played for Rovers whereas only Robbie Evans and Mark Carrington remain with us from the Wrexham … Continue reading PREVIEW Wrexham AFC v Tranmere Rovers

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2016-17, Leader Columns

That’s Illogical, Captain

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. What on earth is going on? After weeks of misery, a month ago I was fretting about being pulled into a relegation dogfight. Yet now – whisper … Continue reading That’s Illogical, Captain

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2016-17, A View From The Commentary Box

January – a key month for Wrexham Football Club

Wrexham manager Dean Keates has noted there will be changes to the squad during the January transfer window. Some things I think he needs to do: Loan in fresh, talented players full of potential Loan out some fringe players eg. Anthony Barry, for more matches to be on top form at the business end of the season. If I’m being totally honest, I believe the … Continue reading January – a key month for Wrexham Football Club

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#wxmanorak, 2015-16, Leader Columns

Stats Don’t Lie: Wrexham are on the way up!

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. Want a reason to be optimistic? Look no further. I declare that we’re heading in the right direction, and if you don’t want to rely on my … Continue reading Stats Don’t Lie: Wrexham are on the way up!

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2015-16, Leader Columns

PREVIEW Tranmere Rovers 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. The stakes are high at Prenton Park tomorrow, but at least we go into the match knowing that our last trip to Tranmere saw us equal our … Continue reading PREVIEW Tranmere Rovers v Wrexham AFC

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General Stuff

Testing The Wrexham AFC Old Wives Tales

Ever since I’ve been a kid there have been certain clichés which people trot out about Wrexham. One of my personal favourites is that they don’t want to get promoted, a gripe against a perceived lack of ambition which has always been a load of nonsense (apart, perhaps, for a certain period in our history when it’s quite conceivable that there were people in the … Continue reading Testing The Wrexham AFC Old Wives Tales

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2014-15, Leader Columns

Ross White Solves the Manny Smith Conundrum

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. Christmas came early last Saturday, but it wasn’t just the result which made victory at Tranmere so sweet. Gary Mills might have found a solution to an … Continue reading Ross White Solves the Manny Smith Conundrum

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