Saturday, April 24, 2010

Final Blue Sq Premier Table - April 24 2010

Blue Sq Premier Table - April 24 2010


Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts


Pos Team                       P    W  D   L  F    A   GD  Pts
1     Stevenage Borough  44  30  9   5   79  24  55   99


Pos Team             P    W    D  L  F    A   GD  Pts
2     Luton Town   44  26   10  8  84  40  44   88


Pos Team               P    W  D   L   F    A  GD   Pts
3     Oxford United 44  25  11  8   64  31  33    86


Pos Team                           P    W   D    L   F    A   GD   Pts
4     Rushden & Diamonds  44  22   13   9   77  39  38     79


Pos Team           P    W    D     L    F    A   GD   Pts
5     York City    44  22    12   10   62  35  27     78

Pos Team                    P    W   D    L     F    A    GD  Pts
6     Kettering Town    44   18  12   14   51   41   10   66

Pos Team                   P     W   D    L     F    A    GD   Pts
7    Crawley Town     44    19   9    16    50  57   -7    66

Pos Team                    P    W   D    L      F    A    GD  Pts
8     AFC Wimbledon  44  18   10  16     61   47   14   64

Pos Team                    P    W   D    L       F    A    GD  Pts
9     Mansfield Town    44   17 11   16      69  60   9     62

Pos Team                     P   W   D    L       F    A     GD  Pts
10   Cambridge United 44  15  14   15      65  53   12    59

Pos Team        P    W   D   L   F    A   GD   Pts
11   Wrexham 44   15  13  16  45  39  6       58

Pos Team                      P   W   D  L      F     A    GD    Pts
12   Salisbury City *      44  21  5  18     58   63   -5      58
Salisbury City docked 10 points for entering administration


Pos Team                             P    W   D   L     F    A    GD  Pts
13   Kidderminster Harriers  44   15  12  17   57   52   5     57

Pos Team                  P    W    D     L    F    A    GD   Pts
14   Altrincham          44  13    15   16   53  51   2       54

Pos Team               P    W    D    L    F     A      GD    Pts
15   Barrow           44   13   13   18   50   67    -17     52

Pos Team               P     W   D     L    F      A      GD    Pts
16   Tamworth        44   11   16   17   42    52    -10     49

Pos Team                     P     W    D     L     F    A    GD   Pts
17   Hayes & Yeading  44   12    12    20   59  85   -26   48

Pos Team              P      W     D     L       F     A      GD     Pts
18   Histon            44     11    13    20     44   67    -23      46

Pos Team                            P      W    D    L    F     A      GD    Pts
19   Eastbourne Borough     44    11    13   20  42    72    -30     46

Pos  Team                   P     W     D   L     F     A    GD    Pts
20    Gateshead *        44    13    7    24   46   69   -23    45
Gateshead docked 1 point for breach of league rules


Pos Team                           P   W   D   L    F    A     GD   Pts
21   Forest Green Rovers   44  12   9   23  50   76   -26    45

Pos Team                     P    W     D   L     F    A    GD     Pts
22   Ebbsfleet United    44  12     8    24   50   82   -32    44

Pos Team               P     W    D     L       F      A     GD     Pts
23   Grays Ath *     44    5    13     26     35    91   -56     26
Grays Ath docked 2 points for fielding ineligible players


Salisbury City docked 10 points for entering administration

Gateshead docked 1 point for breach of league rules

Grays Ath docked 2 points for fielding ineligible players

Hayes and Yeading 0-1 Wrexham 24th April 2010 Last Game Of Season

Hayes & Yeading

31 Masters
04 Cadmore 29 Harris 15 Cochrane (66 Wishart ) 03 Green
02 Allen-Page (83 Ruby ) 08 Canham 06 Marwa
22 Wassmer 07 Mulley 34 Watkins (72 Binns )

Substitutes
25 Baker, 05 Ruby, 11 Binns, 19 Little, 27 Wishart
 
 
Wrexham

27 Maxwell
32 Walker 05 Assoumani 06 Williams 28 Brown (25 Hunt )
07 Jones 22 O'Leary 14 Fairhurst 17 Cieslewicz (77 McCluskey )
18 Baynes 30 Mangan (84 Mitchley )

Substitutes
09 Taylor, 12 Mitchley, 20 McCluskey, 21 Edwards, 26 Hunt

Ref: Warren Atkin
Att: 446


Hayes and Yeading v Wrexham Min by Min Text



90+3

The assistant referee flags for offside against Mark Jones. Clark Masters restarts play with the free kick.

90+1
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Danny Mitchley by Ed Harris. Direct free kick taken by Nathan Fairhurst.

89:30
Danny Mitchley is ruled offside. Direct free kick taken by Tom Cadmore.

86:47
Jamie McCluskey fouled by Tom Cadmore, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Declan Walker.

86:19

The referee blows for offside against Danny Mitchley. Clark Masters restarts play with the free kick.

85:36
Tom Cadmore challenges Wes Baynes unfairly and gives away a free kick. Kristian O'Leary restarts play with the free kick.

83:43 Substitution Danny Mitchley comes on in place of Andy Mangan.

82:31
The assistant referee flags for offside against James Mulley. Free kick taken by Chris Maxwell.

82:31 Substitution Matt Ruby on for Danny Allen-Page.

76:24 Substitution Jamie McCluskey is brought on as a substitute for Adrian Cieslewicz.

76:11
Shot by Declan Walker from outside the box goes high over the crossbar.

74:12
Wes Baynes takes the outswinging corner, Adam Green makes a clearance. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Wes Baynes, save by Clark Masters. Wes Baynes takes the inswinging corner, save by Clark Masters.

73:53
Mark Jones takes a shot. Save by Clark Masters.

73:12
Free kick awarded for a foul by Danny Allen-Page on Kristian O'Leary. Mike Williams takes the direct free kick.

70:59
Clark Masters takes the free kick.

70:59 Substitution The referee blows for offside against Mark Jones. (Hayes & Yeading) makes a substitution, with Dale Binns coming on for Craig Watkins.

69:45
Foul by Kristian O'Leary on Daniel Wishart, free kick awarded. Tom Cadmore takes the free kick.

68:58
Effort from just outside the box by Nathan Fairhurst goes over the bar.

65:41 Substitution Daniel Wishart is brought on as a substitute for Justin Cochrane.

64:37
Wes Baynes takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, Declan Walker takes a shot. Save by Clark Masters.

63:24
Shot by James Mulley from outside the box goes over the target.

63:01
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on James Mulley by Kristian O'Leary. Free kick taken by Ram Marwa.

60:02
Mansour Assoumani fouled by Craig Watkins, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Declan Walker.

59:27
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Adam Green by Wes Baynes. Marc Canham restarts play with the free kick.

58:44
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Adam Green from the right by-line to the near post, Wes Baynes manages to make a clearance.

56:13
Corner from the left by-line taken by Wes Baynes, Close range headed effort by Mansour Assoumani goes wide of the left-hand upright.

50:58
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Andy Mangan by Charlie Wassmer. Free kick taken by Kristian O'Leary.

50:42
The assistant referee flags for offside against Adam Green. Chris Maxwell takes the direct free kick.

48:41
Unfair challenge on Mark Jones by Marc Canham results in a free kick. Kristian O'Leary takes the free kick.

48:06
James Mulley takes a shot from just outside the penalty area clears the crossbar.

46:05
The referee blows for offside against Adrian Cieslewicz. Direct free kick taken by Ed Harris.
The game restarts for the second half.

The referee blows for half time.
Half Time
45+1
Danny Allen-Page concedes a free kick for a foul on Johnny Hunt. Direct free kick taken by Nathan Fairhurst.

40:59
Craig Watkins fouled by Nathan Fairhurst, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Tom Cadmore.

38:45
Mark Jones is caught offside. Free kick taken by Clark Masters.

36:54
Corner taken by Wes Baynes, Declan Walker has an effort at goal from the edge of the area that misses to the right of the target.

36:02
Johnny Hunt produces a left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty area which goes wide of the left-hand post.

34:48
Unfair challenge on Mark Jones by Justin Cochrane results in a free kick. Kristian O'Leary takes the free kick.

27:17
Adrian Cieslewicz challenges Ed Harris unfairly and gives away a free kick. Clark Masters takes the free kick.

25:56
Mike Williams gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Justin Cochrane. Tom Cadmore has a direct shot on goal from the free kick.

25:16
Justin Cochrane challenges Mark Jones unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Chris Maxwell.

24:56
Andy Mangan concedes a free kick for a foul on Ram Marwa. Tom Cadmore takes the direct free kick.

24:06 Substitution Johnny Hunt replaces Aaron Brown.

22:59 GOAL - Wes Baynes
Hayes & Yeading 0 - Wrexham 1
Goal scored by Wes Baynes from the edge of the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Hayes & Yeading 0-1 Wrexham.

20:49
Craig Watkins has a header from deep inside the six-yard box and clears the crossbar.

19:48
Corner from the left by-line taken by Aaron Brown, clearance made by Tom Cadmore.

19:25
Unfair challenge on Aaron Brown by Danny Allen-Page results in a free kick. Wes Baynes takes the free kick.

15:42
Wes Baynes takes a outswinging corner to the near post, Ram Marwa manages to make a clearance.

15:04
Free kick awarded for a foul by Justin Cochrane on Mark Jones. Aaron Brown takes the free kick.

14:20
Adam Green produces a left-footed shot from inside the area that clears the crossbar.

12:06
Inswinging corner taken by Marc Canham from the left by-line, clearance made by Mike Williams.

11:25
Effort on goal by Ram Marwa from long range goes over the bar.

9:12
Craig Watkins takes a shot. Save by Chris Maxwell.

8:13
Shot from just outside the area by Mark Jones goes over the bar.

6:23
Foul by James Mulley on Mike Williams, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Mike Williams.

4:03
Adam Green takes the inswinging corner, Mansour Assoumani makes a clearance.
3:27
Free kick awarded for a foul by Andy Mangan on Charlie Wassmer. Tom Cadmore takes the free kick.

The ref blows the whistle to start the match.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Oxford 1-0 Wrexham

Kevin Sandwith claimed the only goal for promotion-chasing Oxford who left it late to see off Wrexham at the Kassam Stadium.
The defender broke the deadlock with eight minutes remaining, rising highest to head the ball down at the far post and into the net.
Matt Green had earlier seen his effort hit the visitors' bar.
But Wes Baynes almost claimed a point in injury-time when his free-kick was pushed on to the post by Billy Turley.
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Wrexham manager Dean Saunders:

"The free kick hit the goalie's arm and hit the inside of the posts and came back out - it's typical of our luck.

"I've got to be pleased with our performance really. I can't fault the effort and I thought the performance was great.
"We haven't scored enough goals this season and not enough players have stood up and showed enough determination to get on the end of things."

Oxford Utd: Turley, Batt, Wright, Day, Sandwith, Potter, Chalmers (Bulman 63), Chapman, Deering, Midson, Matthew Green (Woodley 89).

Subs Not Used: Clarke, Hargreaves, Cook.
Booked: Chalmers.
Goals: Sandwith 82.
Wrexham: Maxwell, Obeng, Assoumani, Westwood, Brown, Cieslewicz (Baynes 76), O'Leary, Taboubi (Spann 88), Hunt (Mitchley 89), Gareth Taylor, Mangan.

Subs Not Used: Mike Williams, Smith.
Booked: O'Leary, Hunt.
Att: 4,745
Ref: I Smedley (Derbyshire).

Oxford 1 Wrexham 0 Highlights

Wrexham 0-1 Rushden And Diamonds

A scrambled Aaron O'Connor goal gave high-flying Rushden & Diamonds victory over woeful Wrexham.
The Dragons, in their final home game of the season, gave fans free entry, but barely managed a shot on goal.
O'Connor tried to keep the ball in play with a header after Matt Pattison's corner, but saw the ball unexpectedly go in off Chris Maxwell's legs.
Diamonds had already secured their play-off place, while Wrexham were booed off the pitch at the end.
The win sees the visitors leapfrog York and move up to fourth in the table.
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Wrexham manager Dean Saunders said:
"It's disappointing that we haven't played anywhere near like I want us to play and that we lost the game to a set piece again - that drives me round the bend.
"We had chances to score early on then in the second half, but they're a good team and are in the play-offs for a reason - we didn't create the chances that we normally do.
"It's disappointing because there was a big crowd here and I tried to egg the players on and show the fans how good we can be to encourage them to come back."

Rushden and Diamonds manager Justin Edinburgh told BBC Radio Northampton:

"Aaron O'Connor has rolled his ankle and I thought it was a poor challenge. I thought it was reckless.
"I thought it was a competitive game, very fair and end-to-end. Major decisions have gone against us but fortunately we've won the game.
"We've seen the results and it makes going into next week a little bit more interesting. It could all change on the last game of the season."

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Wrexham: Maxwell, Obeng, Westwood, Assoumani, Brown, Jones (Spann 66), O'Leary, Smith, Cieslewicz (Baynes 77), Mangan, Gareth Taylor (Wolfenden 80).

Subs Not Used: Russell, Edwards.
Booked: Obeng, Brown.

Rushden & D'monds: Day, Huke, Downer (McDonald 54), Robinson (Porter 79), Osano, Pattison, McNamara, Beecroft, O'Connor (Byrne 65), Smith, Akurang.

Subs Not Used: Roberts, Stuart.
Booked: Downer, Robinson, McNamara.
Goals: O'Connor 17.
Att: 5,672
Ref: Darren Bond (Lancashire).

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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.