Wrexham FC News

Only top spot is enough for Wrexham FC boss Dean Saunders

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0800

WREXHAM boss Dean Saunders has reiterated his desire to finish top of the Blue Square Premier table and guide the Dragons back into the Football League at the first time of asking.

RED ALERT: Kidderminster Harriers - away match 2008

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:48:16 -0800

KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS can put their lofty position in the Blue Square Premier table down to their excellent home form.

It's all about goals says Saunders

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:51:24 -0800

DEAN SAUNDERS wants goals, goals, goals from Wrexham.

Ward keen to stay in promotion hunt

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:44:47 -0800

GAVIN WARD is urging Wrexham to make sure they keep in touch with the leaders so they are in the promotion frame going into the New Year.

Wilson's Move Evokes Fond Memories

Wrexham Supporters Association Football Commentary — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:09:00 -0800

Mark Wilson has moved back into the area and I must admit the news causes me to expereince a certain misty eyed nostalgia. During his loan spell at The Racecourse he exuded class. He was a quality player who looked a cut above the level he was playing at, and it should be remembered that we were a side pushing for promotion to The Championship at the time.

The tantalising thing about him was that he was nearly attainable. Perhaps we could have signed him permanantly; it was a long shot but if we'd gone up it just might have happened, or at least we would have been in a position to snatch him fairly soon afterwards, once his Manchester United career was over. As it was, we went our separate ways and, like Jim Harvey and Robbie Savage (the Liverpool loanee, not Bradley's finest), he goes down as one of those near misses we'll always wonder about.

Still, perhaps we should understand that the past is best left undisturbed. After all, Lee Roche was a player that had a superb loan spell with us and returned to us bringing with us great hopes that he would bring those qualities to us on a permanent basis. He ended up being released and going to Droylesden.

Temporary Relief

Wrexham Supporters Association Football Commentary — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:52:00 -0800

Five wins out of five is certainly one hell of a start by Dean Saunders, and although a couple of the recent performances ahve been scratchy, there's no question that the Gaffer has made a fantastic impact on an ailing squad.

Indeed, he's in with a shot of challenging the club record for most consecutive league wins in a row-three more wins would do it!

And frankly, if he made it I'd feel very confident that we'd be in a position to challenge for the title as we'd not only have terrific momentum but would have earned tremendous victories at promotion challengers Stevenage and Kidderminster in the process, illustrating our credentials perfectly.

What he does in January fascinates me though, because our revival is built on peculiar foundations. Saunders has wisely chosen to raise the quality of the squad by bringing in young talent from the Premiership and Championship, but with the youngsters clearly not likely to stay with us on a permanent basis, the question remains whether he can build a successful side of players who will actually stay with us the long term.

Not that using the loan market is a bad thing. The transfer window, which I feel is a farcical idea in so many ways, restricts managers like Saunders who come in part of the way through the season, and anyway, I've been feeling for a while that we don't exploit into the loan system like some other do; after all, Hereford United built their side around a core of on-loan players from a higher level last season and were promoted impressively.

Mind you, when you take a look at how they've fared this season now the loanees have returned offers evidence that temporary moves doesn't bring lasting success.

Wrexham FC keeper Maxwell continues to impress at Connah's Quay

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

GAP Connah’s Quay keeper Chris Maxwell kept his second consecutive clean sheet for Wales last Saturday.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

The on-loan Wrexham stopper also played in the 6-0 victory over Andorra, following his appearance in the 0-0 in Montenegro in September.

Only top spot is enough for boss Dean

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

WREXHAM boss Dean Saunders has reiterated his desire to finish top of the Blue Square Premier table and guide the Dragons back into the Football League at the first time of asking.

Fixtures pile-up threatening to derail Wrexham FC

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800

WREXHAM’S two games in hand over the majority of their Blue Square Premier rivals seem unlikely to be played until well into next year.

Plenty still to do says Taylor

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:29:59 -0800

WREXHAM skipper Neil Taylor remains cautious after seeing the Reds close the gap on the leading pack following their excellent recent run.

Fixtures pile-up threatening to derail Dragons

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

WREXHAM’S two games in hand over the majority of their Blue Square Premier rivals seem unlikely to be played until well into next year.

Brown eager to reach new heights

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800

Nat Brown insists he offers Macclesfield far more than an aerial presence following his impressive impact at the League Two outfit.The towering Wrexham midfielder is on a month's loan at Moss Rose and has won plaudits after two strong performances for Keith Alexander's men.

Wrexham FC's Jefferson Louis thanks Dean Saunders for ending his goal drought

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800

A GOAL in Wrexham’s 3-1 victory at Weymouth Town last Saturday that took his tally to date into double figures marked a personal milestone for striker Jefferson Louis.

Suffo gets international clearance

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:48:14 -0800

ONE striker has completed his move to Wrexham while another frontman's arrival is not as clear cut as some reports make out.

Williams eyes personal landmark

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:46:12 -0800

A PERSONAL haul of 20 goals and promotion with Wrexham would cap an "amazing" season for Marc Williams.

Suffo adds to Wrexham's strength

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:50:41 -0800

Wrexham complete the signing of Cameroon striker Patrick Suffo, while defender Ashley Westwood extends his deal.

Poor Old Kempson!

Wrexham Supporters Association Football Commentary — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:41:00 -0800

Poor old Darran Kempson doesn't sound like he's having the happiest of times at Forest Green. They lost 3-1 at home to Altrincham on Saturday; he deflected in the first, was guilty of a howler to give away the second and was given a rating of four out of ten by the Non League Paper.

Ouch!

It must be something of a nightmare for him. He drops out of the Football League and must assume he's going to be a big name in the Conference, he's immediately picked for the first England C squad and has a strong start for us. Yet a couple of months later he's suffered a massive downturn in form, had fans on his back (although his reaction might not have been the wisest) and clearly surplus to requirements, farmed out to a side plummeting down the table towards the Conference South.

You'd have to be particularly hard-hearted not to feel sympathy for the guy, and once again you just have to look closely at Brian Little's decision-making. We had a huge hole in midfield in the Summer, having released Neil Roberts, Danny Williams and Mark Jones, then lost out on Paul Carden. However, Little decides to bring in a seventh centre back rather than plug that gap, saying when a player of Kempson's calibre becomes available you just have to have him. Little's impulse buying has done no favours to Wrexham or Kempson, and Little's comment has a particularly ironic feel right now.

Patrick Suffo completes Wrexham FC move

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

DEAN SAUNDERS’ Wrexham rebuilding job continued last night after striker Patrick Suffo completed his move and defender Ashley Westwood signed on until the end of the season.

A return to goals is all down to boss Deano

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

A GOAL in Wrexham’s 3-1 victory at Weymouth Town last Saturday that took his tally to date into double figures marked a personal milestone for striker Jefferson Louis.

Brown keen on permanent transfer

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:00:00 -0800

On-loan Macclesfield midfielder Nat Brown admits he would be interested in the possibility of making the move to Moss Rose permanent.Brown is currently at Moss Rose on a month's loan from Wrexham and has impressed during his two appearances.

Dean Saunders doing great job at Wrexham says Terry Darracott

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:30:43 -0800

TERRY DARRACOTT today paid tribute to Dean Saunders after the Wrexham FC boss set a new club record.

Wrexham's Silvio Spann dislocates shoulder twice in Weymouth match

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:07:35 -0800

Wrexham's Silvio Spann played through the pain barrier against Weymouth on Saturday.

St Aimie in talks with Dragons

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0800

Barnet midfielder Kieron St Aimie is in contract talks with Wrexham over a possible loan move to the Blue Square Premier league club.St Aimie has struggled to break into the starting XI at Underhill this season and has already spent time on loan with Grays.

Wrexham FC brothers Mike and Marc Williams out of Wales v Finland match

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800

WREXHAM brothers Mike and Marc Williams have both withdrawn from the Wales semi-professional under-23 squad for tonight’s match against Finland at Llanelli’s Stebonheath Park.

St Aimie has talks with Wrexham

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:49:56 -0800

Barnet winger Kieron St Aimie is having further talks with Blue Square Premier side Wrexham.

Loan men excite Terry as brothers withdraw

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

WREXHAM brothers Mike and Marc Williams have both withdrawn from the Wales semi-professional under-23 squad for tonight’s match against Finland at Llanelli’s Stebonheath Park.

Reds are hungry like the Woolfe

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:53:22 -0800

NATHAN WOOLFE was delighted to have scored his first senior goal – but the left winger said victory was more important.

Dean's delight at Weymouth win

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:50:57 -0800

DEAN SAUNDERS was overjoyed his side managed to weather the storm against Weymouth at The Wessex Stadium on Saturday before running out 3-1 winners.

MATCH REPORT: Weymouth 1-3 Wrexham

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:46:58 -0800

DEAN SAUNDERS will go into the history books after Wrexham's victory on the south coast.

Dean Saunders breaks record with five wins in a row for Wrexham FC

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800

A FIFTH straight win that bettered the 40-year-old record of four on the trot by in-coming boss John Neal cut little ice with current Wrexham manager Dean Saunders, who moaned that a late consolation for Weymouth had taken the shine off Saturday’s 3-1 success.

Lack of a clean sheet the only Dragons’ failing

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

Saunders Tinkers to Good Effect

Wrexham Supporters Association Football Commentary — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:49:00 -0800

I'm finding the Dean Saunders experiment fascinating. You can see exactly what he's doing-frankly this is the first time since Denis Smith was boss when I can sit and watch us and see what we're looking to do, which has surely got to be a good thing! The pieces aren't fitting together yet, which is totally understandable as Saunders has only just got his feet under the manager's desk and has had no chance to really sort out the squad and make it his own. Yet while he tinkers and looks to find the different parts of the puzzle, he's getting results, which can't be bad!

The clearest clue to how Saunders wants his team to play can be seen in the type of midfielders he has brought in. Joe Allen, Angelos Tsiaklis, Nathan Fairhurst and Nathan Woolfe could all have been turned out of the same mould; neat, tidy little midfield ball-players who like to be busy and work the ball to feet. There was one passage of play at Weymouth which, I'll bet, delighted Saunders. Fairhurst, Tsiaklis and Woolfe worked a lovely little one-touch triangle down the left and nearly carved the home defence apart, but Fairhurst's eventual through ball was overhit.

The flipside is that they're all a little lightweight. Interestingly, Saunders admitted after the game that he was worried about exactly that issue. Yet he still chose to bring the two new men in this week and play them rather than the more robust Levi Mackin. As I said, the pieces don't all fit together yet, but isn't it great that as Saunders experiments we keep winning?

Weymouth Podcast

Wrexham Supporters Association Football Commentary — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:47:00 -0800

The Weymouth podcast is now up at http://www.wrexhamfan.co.uk/ featuring Dean Saunders and Nathan Woolfe.

Weymouth 1 Wrexham 3

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:03:54 -0800

Featuring Dean Saunders and Nathan Woolfe.

Saunders sets Wrexham history

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:27:59 -0800

Dean Saunders' five-match winning league start is the most successful start to a managerial stint in Wrexham's history.

Wrexham FC's winning run continues at Weymouth

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:27:47 -0800

DEAN Saunders entered the record books for the most successful start ever by a Wrexham FC manager with a 3-1 victory at Weymouth.

Wrexham ease to win at Weymouth

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:09:00 -0800

Dean Saunders' Wrexham made it five out of five under their new manager after a comfortable victory over Weymouth.

Weymouth 1-3 Wrexham

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:54:19 -0800

Wrexham thrash Weymouth 3-1 at the Wessex Stadium.

Carl Tremarco raring to go for Wrexham FC

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800

DEFENDER Carl Tremarco may have been on England duty in the week but he will have wait to discover whether he plays for Wrexham at Weymouth this afternoon.

Anyone can beat anyone... but we’re on a roll

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

DEFENDER Carl Tremarco may have been on England duty in the week but he will have wait to discover whether he plays for Wrexham at Weymouth this afternoon.

England cap Tremarco sweating on Dragons’ spot

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

DEFENDER Carl Tremarco was on England duty in midweek...but he is not guaranteed his Wrexham place today.

Dragons Catch A Wolf

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:30:06 -0800

Wrexham have compleated the loan signing of Bolton midfielder Nathan Woolfe on a one month deal.

VIDEO: Interview with Wrexham FC's Dean Saunders

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:18:59 -0800

Watch our video interview with Wrexham FC's manager Dean Saunders.

RED ALERT: Weymouth - away match 2008

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:05:53 -0800

WEYMOUTH are having an up-and-down season with fluctuating fortunes.

Dean Saunders keen to keep improving Wrexham

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:03:48 -0800

WREXHAM face Weymouth at The Wessex Stadium tomorrow with manager Dean Saunders making no apologies for the influx of new signings since he took charge.

Preston's Nathan Fairhurst ready for action wtih Wrexham FC

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:01:01 -0800

Preston North End's Nathan Fairhurst is gunning for goals in his loan spell at Wrexham.

Nathan Woolfe hungry to prove himself for Wrexham FC

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800

NEW Wrexham recruit Nathan Woolfe is confident he can play his part in maintaining the club’s push towards the top end of the Blue Square Premier table.

YOUNG midfielder Nathan Fairhurst is relishing the new experience of first-team action with Wrexham tomorrow.

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

The Dragons are today expected to wrap up a one-month loan deal for the highly rated 19-year-old from Preston North End.

Arch rivals Bangor and Rhyl await fate for bringing shame on sport

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

BANGOR City and Rhyl could be forced to play their games behind closed doors after violence between rival fans brought shame on Welsh football this week.

Midfield duo sign for Wrexham FC

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:03:00 -0800

Wrexham have signed midfielders Nathan Woolfe and Nathan Fairhurst on one-month loan deals.

Midfield duo tie up Wrexham loan

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:19:07 -0800

Nathan Woolfe and Nathan Fairhurst join Wrexham on loan.

Bolton's Nathan Woolfe joins Wrexham FC

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:13:13 -0800

Bolton's Nathan Woolfe has joined Wrexham FC on a one-month loan deal.

Cup of Woe

Wrexham Supporters Association Football Commentary — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:13:00 -0800

Steve's blog makes an excellent point about fixture congestion, and I fear our improved form could make it even worse. After the first round of the F.A. Trophy there are no weekends set aside should we make further progress. The designated weekends seem to constantly clash with when we go down to the South East, so we could get a backlog of awkward games in the Home Counties to make up in midweek just when we're trying to pick up some league momentum.

Having said that, there is a way to avoid the problem. Dean Saunders' cup tie record is in stark contrast to his league efforts: league matches won, 100%; cup ties we go through 0%. So maybe I shouldn't worry about the Trophy after all!

Wrexham FC sign Nathan Woolfe from Bolton

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

WREXHAM manager Dean Saunders last night signed Bolton Wanderers youngster Nathan Woolfe on a month’s loan.

Angelos out to prove himself

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:18:20 -0800

ANGELOS TSIAKLIS will not give up trying to break into the first team at Manchester City – regardless of how difficult it is with the multi-million pound talent at Mark Hughes

Only the best will do says Dean

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:16:18 -0800

DEAN SAUNDERS is setting his standards high in the search for new players.

Suffo in for the long haul

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:22:22 -0800

PATRICK SUFFO is determined to earn a longer contract at Wrexham.

Macc boss happy with Brown bow

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Macclesfield boss Keith Alexander admits he was hugely impressed by Nat Brown following his debut in the FA Cup first-round win at Harlow.Brown, 27, joined Wrexham in the summer but his appearances for the Welshmen have been limited due to injury.

Suffo coup for Saunders

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:53:16 -0800

Dean Saunders has agreed a pay-as-you-play deal with Cameroon international striker Patrick Suffo.

Williams relishing central role

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:51:46 -0800

MIKE WILLIAMS is reaping the benefits of being used as a centre-half byWrexham manager Dean Saunders.

Is the Writing on the Wall?

Wrexham Supporters Association Football Commentary — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:51:00 -0800

With Dean Saunders looking to clear out his squad, it's perfectly understandable for our minds to wander to who's in favour and who isn't. Well there's one player who must be very concerned after the Altrincham game.

Will Sam Aiston already be mentally packing his bags?

Think about it. I suspect an awful lot of fans, if asked who they suspect Saunders will be looking to offload, would suggest Christian Smith. Yet with Wes Baynes suspended last Tuesday, Saunders played Smith out of position rather than select Aiston, a natural winger. Of course if it didn't work out he'd have Aiston on the bench wouldn't he? Well, no actually.

Aiston's an honest worker whose direct style can force sides back, buthis lack of end product might just count decisively against him in Saunders' mind.

New Dragon Talk Podcast

Wrexham Supporters Association Football Commentary — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:14:00 -0800

There's a new Dragon Talk up at www.wrexhamfan.co.uk, a special report on Rhyl with Neil Roberts talking about life under Brian Little, Josh Johnson on his call-up by Trinidad and Danny Williams on going part-time.

Johnson Gets a Call-up

Wrexham Supporters Association Football Commentary — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:08:00 -0800

And there's more! Josh Johnson has had his first call-up to the full Trinidad squad! Going to Rhyl looks to have really done something for him; wonder if he's one who we ought to have held onto? With Neil Roberts, Danny Williams and Jamie Reed at Belle Vue too, there might be a few on the coast who feel that way.

Mind you, if they win their games in hand they'll be top of the league, so maybe they're having a gratifying time anyway.

With Gareth Owen, James Kelly, George Horan and Jamie Digwood already there (and no doubt many more I've forgotten!) it's more familiar to Wrexham fans than the current set-up!

Maxwell making an impression

Wrexham Supporters Association Football Commentary — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:05:00 -0800

Young Chris Maxwell looks like he's causing a stir at Connah's Quay, becoming the first Nomads player to achieve an international call-up when he was picked for Wales' Under-19 squad for their European Championship qualifier against Turkey. It's good to see the youngster making an impression-he will hopefully be one of the loaned players we'll want to bring back!

Brown to make Silkmen bow

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:45:00 -0800

Macclesfield manager Keith Alexander could hand a debut to on-loan Wrexham defender Nat Brown in the FA Cup first-round tie at Harlow Town.The 27-year-old joined the Robins in the summer but his appearances for the Welshmen have been limited due to injury.

'Standards will not slip' says Wrexham FC boss

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:05:56 -0800

DEAN SAUNDERS insists he will not let standards slip following Wrexham's excellent turnaround in fortunes in the Blue Square Premier since he took over as manager.

Silkmen snap up Brown

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:02:19 -0800

Macclesfield Town sign defender Nat Brown on a one-month loan from Wrexham.

Silkmen complete Brown loan swoop

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0800

League Two strugglers Macclesfield Town have signed defender Nat Brown from Blue Square Premier outfit Wrexham on a one-month loan deal.The 27-year-old joined Wrexham in the summer but his appearances for the Welshmen have been limited due to injury.

Wrexham FC to face Southport in Setanta Shield

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:31:19 -0800

WREXHAM FC will face Blue Square North club Southport in the fourth round of the Setanta Shield.

Must do better is Ashley's verdict

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:00:49 -0800

ASHLEY WESTWOOD believes Wrexham have got to produce better performances at places such as Altrincham if they are going to push for promotion.

Terry relived as Wrexham triumph

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:01:31 -0800

TERRY DARRACOTT was relieved that Wrexham finally got the better of Altrincham to progress to the last 16 of the Setanta Shield.

MATCH REPORT: Altrincham 1-2 Wrexham (aet)

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:58:21 -0800

WREXHAM made hard work of it but they finally sealed their place in the last 16 of the Setanta Shield.

Altrincham Podcast

Wrexham Supporters Association Football Commentary — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:31:00 -0800

The Altrincham podcast is now up at www.wrexhamfan.co.uk featuring Terry Darracott, Mike Williams and Christian Smith.

Jefferson Louis is cup winner for Wrexham in Setanta Shield

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

WREXHAM, who have won only one of 10 knockout matches since their FA Cup second round success at Scunthorpe in December 2005, needed extra-time before clinching a place in the fourth round of the Setanta Shield last night.

Altrincham 1-2 Wrexham (aet)

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:28:54 -0800

Jefferson Louis sends Wrexham into the Setanta Shield fourth round with a goal nine minutes from the end of extra time.

Wrexham FC defender to join Forest Green Rovers on loan

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:42:25 -0800

WREXHAM FC defender Darran Kempson is poised to join Forest Green Rovers on loan.

Richie's Wrexham dream

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:03:16 -0800

RITCHIE DE LAET is hoping his spell on loan at Wrexham will help him realise his dream of playing in the Premiership.

Saunders hoping cup lesson has been learnt

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:00:13 -0800

DEAN SAUNDERS believes losing to Eastwood might have been a "blessing in disguise."

Wrexham's Tsiaklis seeking to build on solid start

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

NEW Wrexham midfield signing Angelos Tsiaklis marked his own report card “can do better” following his Racecourse debut on Saturday.

Whalley nets goal and cash in Wrexham win

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:46:49 -0800

SHAUN WHALLEY is claiming Wrexham's first goal against Lewes.