Saturday, November 28, 2009

Wrexham v Swindon Town Fa Cup Saturday 28th Nov 2009

Wrexham Starting Line Up


27 Maxwell

02 Obeng

04 Westwoodyellow card

06 Williams

11 Taylor

15 Sinclair

18 Baynes

19 Fleming

25 Smith red card 51st minute - bad tackle

09 Taylor

10 Williams

Substitutes

01 Russell, 05 Assoumani, 07 Jones, 08 Taboubi, 14 Fairhurst, 17 Cieslewicz, 24 Wolfenden Swindon

01 Lucas

02 Cuthbert

03 Sheehan yellow card(O'Brien 65)

06 Greeryellow card

15 Amankwaah

19 Jean-Francois Lescinel

04 Douglas

07 McGovern

30 Ferry

09 Hutchinson yellow card (Peacock 58)

20 Paynter

Substitutes

12 Smith, 23 Thompson, 08 Easton, 10 Timlin, 18 O'Brien, 25 Marshall, 21 Peacock
 
 
 
Since Wrexham have been down to ten men it has been all Wrexham and Wrexham denied a penalty when a shot by Marc Williams hit the defender on the arm and every Wrexham player appealed for a penalty which tells you all you need to know as they always say look at the reactions of the players whenever a major decision is made and after having a penalty appeal denied Wrexham`s Wes Baynes went on a long run and shot which the Swindon keeper made the save of the season to keep the ball out and keep the score at 0-0.
At the moment it`s all Wrexham and wait for it, Swindon first real effort on goal from a corner is headed home by the Swindon captain after Marc Williams loses the ball. That  just about sums him up for me. Williams is absolutely useless and Wrexham now with ten mins left and down to ten men are now going out of the Fa Cup due to Marc Williams giving the ball away. Get rid of the useless Williams now. We will not score with him on the pitch, he is a f--k--g joke and must be in love with Saunders and that`s why he is always picked.
 
  • Full Time
  • 90:00+4:42 The referee signals the end of the game.
  • 87:48 Billy Paynter sends in a cross, Ashley Westwood manages to make a clearance.
  • 85:35 Wes Baynes takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post, Lee Peacock manages to make a clearance.
  • 84:41 Substitution Michael Timlin comes on in place of Jonathan Douglas.


82:26 Substitution Adrian Cieslewicz comes on in place of Neil Taylor.


79:21

Jon-Paul McGovern provided the assist for the goal.

79:21 GOAL - Gordon Greer:

Wrexham 0 - 1 Swindon Gordon Greer scores a headed goal from close in. Wrexham 0-1 Swindon.

78:52

Jon-Paul McGovern takes the inswinging corner,

76:19

The referee blows for offside against Gareth Taylor. Free kick taken by David Lucas.

75:48

Free kick awarded for a foul by Lescinel Jean-Francois on Gareth Taylor. Direct free kick taken by Ashley Westwood.

74:36

Marc Williams takes a shot. Save by David Lucas.

73:02

The assistant referee signals for offside against Lee Peacock. Chris Maxwell restarts play with the free kick.

72:39

The ball is delivered by Curtis Obeng, save by David Lucas.

72:02

Billy Paynter produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that misses to the right of the target.

70:37

Andrew Fleming fouled by Simon Ferry, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Frank Sinclair.

68:54

Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Andrew Fleming from the right by-line to the near post, clearance made by Jonathan Douglas.

68:17

Wes Baynes takes a shot. Save made by David Lucas.

64:36 Substitution Alan Sheehan goes off and Alan O'Brien comes on.

64:08

Alan Sheehan takes a shot. Save made by Chris Maxwell.

61:54

Free kick awarded for a foul by Alan Sheehan on Andrew Fleming. Frank Sinclair takes the direct free kick.

59:40

Foul by Wes Baynes on Lescinel Jean-Francois, free kick awarded. Jon-Paul McGovern restarts play with the free kick.

57:07

Strike comes in from Wes Baynes from the free kick, save by David Lucas.

57:07 Substitution Ben Hutchinson goes off and Lee Peacock comes on.

57:07 Booking Gordon Greer receives a caution for unsporting behaviour.

56:51

Gordon Greer gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Gareth Taylor.

56:26

The ball is delivered by Jon-Paul McGovern, Billy Paynter takes a shot. Chris Maxwell makes a save.

55:37

Wes Baynes has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the right of the target.

51:37

Free kick taken by Alan Sheehan.

51:37 Sent off Christian Smith sent off.

51:25

Christian Smith concedes a free kick for a foul on Jonathan Douglas.

50:52

Andrew Fleming gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Alan Sheehan. Free kick taken by David Lucas.

49:39

Christian Smith takes a shot. Save made by David Lucas.

46:59

Free kick awarded for a foul by Ben Hutchinson on Andrew Fleming. Direct free kick taken by Chris Maxwell.

45:01

The second half kicks off.

Half Time 45:00+3:12

The half-time whistle blows.

45:00+0:51

Free kick crossed right-footed by Wes Baynes, clearance by Scott Cuthbert.

45:00+0:51 Booking The referee shows Ashley Westwood a yellow card.

45:00+0:46 Booking Alan Sheehan booked.

45:00+0:30

Unfair challenge on Ashley Westwood by Alan Sheehan results in a free kick.

45:00+0:11

Neil Taylor produces a cross, Scott Cuthbert manages to make a clearance.

44:15

Header on goal by Neil Taylor from inside the box goes harmlessly over the target.

43:01

Free kick awarded for a foul by Mike Williams on Billy Paynter. David Lucas restarts play with the free kick.

41:46

The assistant referee flags for offside against Billy Paynter. Chris Maxwell takes the indirect free kick.

40:43

Lescinel Jean-Francois concedes a free kick for a foul on Wes Baynes. Wes Baynes crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right channel, Billy Paynter manages to make a clearance.

40:22

The ball is sent over by Jon-Paul McGovern, save made by Chris Maxwell.

39:49

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Scott Cuthbert by Marc Williams. Direct free kick taken by Gordon Greer.

36:27

Curtis Obeng concedes a free kick for a foul on Alan Sheehan. Direct free kick taken by Alan Sheehan.

35:11

Ben Hutchinson is ruled offside. Chris Maxwell takes the free kick.

33:39

Centre by Wes Baynes.

33:03

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Lescinel Jean-Francois by Marc Williams. Simon Ferry takes the free kick.

29:30

Jon-Paul McGovern produces a cross, clearance by Frank Sinclair.

28:47

Kevin Amankwaah delivers the ball, Frank Sinclair makes a clearance.

27:50

Scott Cuthbert concedes a free kick for a foul on Christian Smith. Chris Maxwell takes the free kick.

27:22

Alan Sheehan takes a outswinging corner.

27:06

Alan Sheehan takes a shot. Curtis Obeng gets a block in.

26:38

The ball is sent over by Christian Smith, clearance made by Jonathan Douglas.

24:57

Unfair challenge on Curtis Obeng by Alan Sheehan results in a free kick. Chris Maxwell takes the direct free kick.

23:37

Gordon Greer concedes a free kick for a foul on Marc Williams. Wes Baynes produces a strike on goal direct from the free kick, save by David Lucas.

22:32

Wes Baynes produces a cross.

21:59

Corner taken by Wes Baynes from the left by-line to the near post, clearance made by Jon-Paul McGovern.

20:52

Corner taken right-footed by Wes Baynes, Mike Williams takes a shot. Blocked by Scott Cuthbert.

19:06

Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Alan Sheehan, Christian Smith manages to make a clearance.

18:26

Ashley Westwood produces a header from inside the area that goes over the bar.

17:43

The assistant referee flags for offside against Ben Hutchinson. Chris Maxwell takes the indirect free kick.

17:30

Christian Smith sends in a cross, Scott Cuthbert manages to make a clearance.

17:02

Corner taken by Wes Baynes from the right by-line to the near post.

16:51

The ball is swung over by Curtis Obeng, clearance by Jonathan Douglas.

14:48

The offside flag is raised against Ben Hutchinson. Chris Maxwell takes the free kick.

12:21

Curtis Obeng fouled by Ben Hutchinson, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Ashley Westwood.

12:13

The ball is swung over by Neil Taylor, Lescinel Jean-Francois makes a clearance.

10:35

Billy Paynter challenges Christian Smith unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Frank Sinclair.

Correction - 9:38

Free kick taken by Curtis Obeng.

Correction - 9:38 Booking Ben Hutchinson is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour.

9:38

Direct free kick taken by Curtis Obeng.

9:38 Booking Gareth Taylor is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour.

Correction - 9:28

Unfair challenge on Curtis Obeng by Alan Sheehan results in a free kick.

9:28

Free kick awarded for a foul by Alan Sheehan on Curtis Obeng.

6:31

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Lescinel Jean-Francois by Marc Williams. Gordon Greer restarts play with the free kick.

5:46

The ball is sent over by Christian Smith, save by David Lucas.

4:17

The assistant referee flags for offside against Marc Williams. Indirect free kick taken by David Lucas.

3:57

Gareth Taylor takes a shot. David Lucas makes a save.

2:09

The referee blows for offside against Marc Williams. Free kick taken by Gordon Greer.

1:39

Wes Baynes produces a cross, save by David Lucas.

0:11

Foul by Gareth Taylor on Simon Ferry, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by David Lucas.

0:00

The referee gets the game started.
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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Saturday, 28 November 2009 The FA Cup Wrexham v Swindon, R2, 15:00


Wrexham vs Swindown Town FA Cup 2nd Round

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The highlights for this match will be shown on the following link as the cameras were being put up on Friday morning at The Racecourse.

New loan signings Alan Sheehan and Danny Ward will be included in Swindon Town's squad for the FA Cup trip to Wrexham on Saturday.

Defender Sheehan arrived from Leeds on Thursday afternoon and was closely followed by Bolton striker Ward as the emergency loan window drew to a busy close at the County Ground

Wrexham sign two players who are eligible to play against Wrexham in the Fa Cup this Saturday 28th Nov 2009 at The Racecourse Kick Off 3pm

Wrexham v Swindon Town Head To Head Meetings since 2000

13/01/2007 Swindon 2 - 1 Wrexham

09/09/2006 Wrexham 2 - 1 Swindon

19/03/2005 Swindon 4 - 2 Wrexham

07/08/2004 Wrexham 2 - 1 Swindon

20/03/2004 Wrexham 3 - 2 Swindon

13/09/2003 Swindon 1 - 0 Wrexham

26/01/2002 Wrexham 2 - 2 Swindon

27/11/2001 Swindon 3 - 1 Wrexham

04/02/2001 Wrexham 1 - 1 Swindon Town

07/11/2000 Swindon Town 2 - 2 Wrexham



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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Wrexham FC vs Kidderminster Harriers - 24/11/09 - Wrexham's 1st Goal

Wrexham FC vs Kidderminster Harriers - 24/11/09 - Wrexham's 1st Goal scored by Mike Williams on a rain soaked night which was torrential rain during the 2nd half and it was a credit to both teams for playing decent football along the ground and not kick and rush in the air.

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Wrexham FC vs Kidderminster Harriers - 24/11/09 - Wxm's 2nd goal

Wrexham FC vs Kidderminster Harriers - 24/11/09 - Wxm's 2nd goal scored by defender Mike Williams who scored both goals in the 2-2 draw.

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Wrexham 2 Kidderminster 2 Result 19:45 Tuesday, 24 November 2009 Blue Square Premier


With a changed strting line up and Gareth Taylor dropped and Adrian Ciewelski on the right wing Wrexham actually played the balll along the floor and in torrentil rain both teams played half decent football. As per usual Marc Williams was once again picked to play up front and once again he fails to find the back of the net as it was his brother Mike Williams playing at left back who scored both of Wrexham`s goals with both coming from set pieces. Kidderminster scored first with a well taken goal which their played controlled outside the box and pushed it forward and then slid the ball into the keepers right hand bottom corner in front of the kop. We equalised when we were awarded a free kick on the touchline about level with the six yard line which Wes Baynes hit it low and hard on a very slippery surface and Mike Williams slid in to poke the ball home for the equaliser. Wrexham then had a corner which Mike Williams rose high and from outside the 6 yard box Mike Williams put in a looping header which rested in the back of the net making it 2-1 to Wrexham and the next corner Wrexham really should have made it 3-1 but it was cleared off the line and then a minute before half time Kidderminster pulled it back level with Frank Sinclair slicing the ball but with 8 Wrexham players in the box and one Kidderminster player he managed to get in front and score with a header making it 2-2 at half time and that`s how the match finished.

Saunders changed from a 4-4-2 to a 4-5-1 at half time which is an absolute disgrace and the only sub he made was Mark Jones coming on who in the time he was on did okay but the game was crying out for McCluskey to come on but Saunders was obviously happy with a draw and it`s just not good enough. Next up are Swindon in the F.A.Cup.

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Monday 8th Jun 2009

Kyle Is Latest To Leave

DEFENDER Kyle Critchell has agreed a deal which will see him leave the club with immediate effect, despite having a season left on his current contract, the necessary paperwork will be completed shortly.

The 22-year-old Wales U21 international had progressed through the youth and reserve teams at Southampton and also enjoyed a loan spell with Torquay United.

He left for Chesterfield in 2007 and was released by them after half a season, when he moved to Weymouth, his hometown club.

A move to Wrexham followed last summer, but he was suspended for the first three games of the season (following a red card in his final match with Weymouth) and then picked up an injury in training at the end of August.

After recovering from this ankle problem four months later, he said he was looking to be loaned out to help improve his first team chances at Wrexham. Joining fellow Conference side York City on a month's loan in early January 2009.

He was due to make his debut a day later against former club Weymouth, but the match was postponed due to the bad weather, before eventually made his first appearance after playing in the 2-1 victory over Oxford United ten days later.

His loan was extended for a second month on 4 February and finished with him making 11 appearances for the Minstermen.

Coming back to Wrexham in early March, Kyle then rejoined his local side Weymouth on loan until the end of the season. Playing eight times while with Weymouth, one bright spot as the Terras were relegated to the Conference South.

In total, Kyle only played two games for the Dragons, both last August.

He leaves with our best wishes and we hope he will soon be settled with a new club.

Tuesday 4th June 2009

Nat Brown has revealed he wants to leave the club so he can get first team football and not just sit and languish in the reserves. Personally I don`t think Matt has had much of a look in at Wrexham and maybe if he had had a decent look in then he would have made the centre back position his own as every time I saw him play, he always played quite a decent game so not sure if I am glad he is leaving or gutted. It`s one of them.

Tuesday 4th June 2009

Mark has signed a 12 month contract with a clause in it, which states that if after 4 months he has not done enough then Wrexham can tear up his contract and send Mark on his way.

Tuesday 19th May 2009

Levi Macken & Shaun Walley have both been released by Wrexham manager Dean Saunders. Both of them spent most of last season on loan at York City and Southport respectively but have been told they are no longer required at Wrexham. I am glad to see them both go as I thought both of them were uselesss footballers and have been very fortunate to be given a chance to play football for a living. If I was them I suggest they start looking for a proper job because they never going to make a decent living out of football as they are not good enough.

14th May 2009

Nathan Fairhurst joins Wrexham full time.

MIDFIELD player Nathan Fairhurst believes he has made the right choice by joining Wrexham, rather than staying with Championship club Preston North End.

The 19-year-old says the opportunity to play regular first team football with the Dragons is a better option rather than sit on the bench or play reserve team football at Preston where he was offered a new contract. I wish Nathan all the best and am sure that if he has a successful season then there will be a host of clubs trying to get his signature as he is too good to be playing non league football for more than a season.

Tuesday 5th May 2009

Jefferson Louis has left Wrexham by mutual consent with a year still left on his contract. The laziest footballer I have ever had the misfortune to watch play for Wrexham

Wednesday 29th April 2009

Gavin Ward - Keeper near the end of his career who served us well for 2 years.

Christian Gyan - The only match I seen him play, he was subbed at half time as he was shocking.

Anthony Williams - People claim he kept Wrexham in the league the season they beat Boston on the last day but he played about 12 games after coming in on loan and he was very lucky as all the shots in those 12 games came at a decent height and mae him look a better keeper than he was. Useless and good riddance.

Chris Marriott - Never saw him play.

Simon Spender - The promise he had as a youngster was never seen and was not good enough for Wrexham. Only reason he got a run in the team because Brian Little and Brian Carey don`t have a clue about playing football the proper way and thought he was the answer to someone with a bit of skill taking on players.

January 2009

Out

Conall Francis Murtagh In January 2009 signed for Welsh Premier League side The New Saints.

In

On 7 October 2008

Joe Allen

On 7 October 2008 Allen joined Wrexham on a one-month loan deal, scoring on his debut for the club during a 3-1 win over York City. His loan spell was cut short when he damaged ankle ligaments. He returned from the injury in December, making two league appearances in the space of three days for Swansea, earning plaudits from manager Roberto Martinez.[1]

Ryan Flynn

(at Wrexham until April 26 2009)

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Thursday 16th October 2008

Ashley Westwood

http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10311~5532,00.html one of the first new signings of new manager Dean Saunders with whom Westwood played at Bradford City. Signed on Thursday, 16 October 2008.

Sam Williamson

in his Man City playing days Samuel James "Sam" Williamson (born 15 October 15 1987) is an English footballer who plays for Wrexham as a defender. He signed for Wrexham on a 18 month contract, after impressing on a loan spell from Premier League side Manchester City.

Patrick Suffo

http://www.cameroonfootballers.com/profiles/showPublicProfile/32/patrick-suffo Patrick Suffo (born January 17, 1978 in Ebolowa, Cameroon) is a footballer who plays as a striker. He is currently playing for Wrexham[1] on a pay as you play contract.

Steve Abbot

Signed 12 December 2008 http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10311~42347,00.html

The 26-year-old has signed an 18-month contract after joining from Blue Square South side Team Bath, the club affiliated to the University of Bath.

The England Universities midfielder has graduated from his teaching degree and is to move nearer his Liverpool home.

Christian Gyan

DRAGONS SIGN FRENCH DEFENDER06/02/2009French central defender Aurelien Collin, who played nineteen matches for Scottish League side Gretna last season, has signed for Blue Square Premier club Wrexham until the end of the season. Collin (pictured) joined Gretna from Spanish La Liga club Mallorca in August 2007, signing a two-year contract with the club, but he only made 19 appearances before he was released by the then-SPL club before the end of last season. Trials at Championship clubs Blackpool, Preston North End and Wolves failed to lead to a permanent deal being offered, and Collin signed a one-year contract at Greek Premier League side Panserraikos. "He's played at a higher level, he's aggressive and he's another centre half," said Wrexham manager Dean Saunders, who saw defenders Steve Evans and Shaun Pejic leave the club my mutual consent this week.

Christian Gyan

Christian Gyan (born 1978-11-02 in Tema) is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays for Wrexham. Gyan signed for Feyenoord Rotterdam in 1996. During the following season the club send him on loan to Excelsior. After only a couple of months Feyenoord recalled the defender, and he made his debut for Feyenoord that same season. Gyan remained with Feyenoord for the next eight seasons. He was mainly used as a substitute. Gyan did play the 2002 UEFA Cup Final against Borussia Dortmund. He replaced the suspended Brett Emerton in the starting eleven. With Gyan Feyenoord went on to beat Dortmund 3-2. While at Feyenoord Gyan also won a Dutch League Championship and a Johan Cruijff Schaal.Gyan played 23 games for the national team of Ghana.In June 2008 Gyan completed a successful trial for the Finnish club Turun Palloseura, and he signed a 6-month deal with TPS on 3 June. In January 2009 Gyan signed for Wrexham until the end of the 2008-09 season.

Christian Gyan

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Christian Gyan - TPS Turku - Veikkausliiga. Date of Birth, 02/11/1978. Place of Birth, Tema, Ghana. Nationality, Ghana. Height, 1.67 m /5 ft 6 in ...

Aurélien Collin (born 8 March 1986 in Enghien-les-Bains) Aurélien Collin (born 8 March 1986 in Enghien-les-Bains) is a French footballer YouTube - AURELIEN COLLIN SEASON 2008/09 Career Collin joined Gretna from Spanish La Liga club Mallorca in August 2007, receiving international clearance to play for the club on 14 August. He signed a two year contract with the club.[1] He made his debut for the club in a 1-1 draw with Hearts on 18 August.[2] He scored an own goal in a 4-0 defeat against Rangers on 1 September 2007 at Ibrox Stadium. [3] Following his release by Gretna, Collin spent a week on trial with English Championship club Blackpool, having also been on trial with fellow Championship clubs, Preston North End,[4] and later, Wolves.[5] However, none of these trials have led to a permanent deal being offered. In 2008, he played for panserraikos, a Greek premier league club, he signed a one-year contract. (http://www.panserraikos-gr.com/). On 5 February 2009, Collin has joined Blue Square Premier club Wrexham on a one year contract until the end of the season.Aurelien Collin career stats at Soccerbase AURELIEN COLLIN SEASON 2008/09 You Tube Videos Of AURELIEN COLLIN in action.

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12th February 2009 Wrexham sign Jamie McCluskey

Wrexham sign winger Jamie McCluskey

Feb 13 2009 By Mark Currie

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Wrexham manager Dean Saunders yesterday strengthened his promotion-chasing squad by signing winger Jamie McCluskey and he is actively pursuing yet more targets to keep his players fresh for the final 10 weeks of the season.

Saunders said new boy McCluskey faced a battle for selection, but predicted he would quickly become a crowd-pleaser at the Racecourse.

"Jamie has joined us until the end of the season and if he does well we will give him a new deal next season.

"He has not played for a long time but the fans will love watching him. He is a very talented young player, but his first job is to force his way into the team. Once he has done that I’m sure he will become a crowd favourite."

McCluskey, at one time the youngest ever player to feature in the Scottish Premier League when at Hibernian, hopes his move to the Racecourse will finally launch a career blighted by injury. A twice-broken foot was at the root of the problem, but the 21-year old Scot is optimistic that the worst is behind him.

"I have only been here a week and a half and I’ve only trained with the other lads for three days," he said.

"This is a big opportunity for me to get back to playing regular football and I owe that to the manager and his staff who have all been great with me. I have been to Partizan Belgrade in Serbia and Catania in Italy, but I have not played for a year.

"Wrexham are obviously doing well, but I would not have signed for them unless I felt I had something to offer and I’ll be doing my best to break into the first team as quickly as possible."

17th February Andrew Crofts signs on as a Wrexham player Andrew Crofts

Wrexham FC sign Andrew Crofts

Feb 18 2009 by Mark Currie, Daily Post

DEAN SAUNDERS has lured Wales star Andrew Crofts to the Racecourse – but the midfielder couldn’t prevent Wrexham slipping to a 2-1 defeat at Burton Albion last night.

Crofts, who has 12 international caps, made his debut in the Pirelli Stadium loss after completing a whirlwind loan switch from League Two side Gillingham hours before the game.

The signing provided Saunders some consolation after watching his side throw away a 1-0 advantage against the league leaders, with Jefferson Louis opening the scoring on 23 minutes.

And the manager believes Crofts has a glittering career ahead of him, having watched the midfielder at close quarters while on international duty with Wales.

In dispute with his club Gillingham, where his contract expires at the end of the season, the 24-year old has joined the Dragons until the end of the season in order to play regular first team football.

And the Racecourse boss is delighted to have secured the player’s services for Wrexham’s bid to bounce back into the Football League at the first attempt.

“He’s coming to help us in this final push for promotion,” said Saunders.

“I know his qualities from working with him at Wales and this boy could end up playing in the Premiership. He played against Holland last summer, where he made a good impression on the coaching staff.

“This is a major coup for us and shows the ambition of the chairman and myself in trying get Wrexham promoted out of this league.

“Andrew’s presence brings experience and strength to the squad and he will bring the best out of our younger players. He is a good, solid character and certainly no fancy-dan player because he rolls his sleeves up and gets stuck in.

“Andrew will definitely move onto better things. But it shows the boy’s character that he is will to come and help a Welsh club in the short term. He really is doing us a big favour.

“Both John Toshack and myself advised the player that a move to Wrexham would be a big help to both him and Welsh football.”

Crofts has also won under 19 and under 21 honours and was Gillingham’s player of the year last season. He made nearly 200 appearances for the Kent club, scoring 17 goals.

Monday March 9th 2009 Simon Spender heads to Barrow on loan Simon Spender in action Monday March 9th 2009 Kyle Kritchell returns from his loan spell at York City where he has been for the last two months.
Critchell playing for York City in 2009

Wrexham have been busy in the transfer market again, albeit only on loan. A new goalkeeper which we need and another central defender which we definitely don`t need. A striker is what we desperately require but can`t seem to get one. Dragons'>http://www.wrexham-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=439866">Dragons sign new keeper - Wrexham FC - Wrexham Online Dragons sign new keeper. By Gvred. Thursday, 26th March 2009 ... Gunnar is the third player Wrexham have acquired from City this season, following in the ... Wrexham are in line to parade a new goalkeeper at Histon after International clearance was given to Gunnar Nielsen.The 22year old stopper has been signed until the end of the season from Manchester City, Gunnar is the third player Wrexham have acquired from City this season, following in the steps of Angelos Tsiaklis and Sam Williamson. The 6'3" stopper began his career with HB Torshavn, before moving to BK Frem Copenhagen in 2005. After making five Appearances, Gunnar was signed by Premier League Blackburn Rovers in July 2007 for an undisclosed fee.While at Rovers, he had a six month loan spell with Scottish Premier League outfit Motherwell, before moving onto Manchester City in a two and a half year deal. Obviously Mark hughes must rate him highly to bring him to Man City from Blackburn seeing as Man City already have two excellent goalkeepers. At 6 foot 3 he should be able to handle anything in the air which is what we desperately need. How many times have we lost to set pieces is un-real so hopefully this should put a stop to that. Assoumani signs for DragonsWrexham have announced the signing of defender Mansour Assoumani for the remainder of the season.Mansour is 28,and was born in Nice, France. He is 6 feet 2 inches and can play in central defence or right back. Assoumani began his career with French club Montpellier, making 74 appearances and scoring 4 goals in a five year stay. He has also played for German second division clubs Saarbrucken and Sportfreunde Siegen.In December 2008, Assoumani was offered a one month contract with First division Leeds United. He made one appearance while at Elland road, Playing in the 3-1 defeat against Milton Keynes Dons.Mansour was released by Leeds in January 2009, and trained with Crewe Alexandra but failed to secure a contract. At last we have some real height in our defence which is what we desperately required. I have now lost count of the number of players we have signed permanently or got on loan in the last two years. Surely we must be talking over 50 players. Geoff Moss surely must be congratulated on the money he has spent since taking over at Wrexham or sent to the nearest mental institution and strapped to the chair for his own well being and mental health because let`s face it, who else would have ploughed the amount of money into Wrexham during the last year or so. We must have had more players than Pamela Anderson has had ,well you know what she has had.

DRAGONS SIGN FRENCH DEFENDER06/02/2009French central defender Aurelien Collin, who played nineteen matches for Scottish League side Gretna last season, has signed for Blue Square Premier club Wrexham until the end of the season. Collin (pictured) joined Gretna from Spanish La Liga club Mallorca in August 2007, signing a two-year contract with the club, but he only made 19 appearances before he was released by the then-SPL club before the end of last season. Trials at Championship clubs Blackpool, Preston North End and Wolves failed to lead to a permanent deal being offered, and Collin signed a one-year contract at Greek Premier League side Panserraikos. "He's played at a higher level, he's aggressive and he's another centre half," said Wrexham manager Dean Saunders, who saw defenders Steve Evans and Shaun Pejic leave the club my mutual consent this week.