Saturday, March 14, 2009

Woking 1-1 Wrexham 14th March 2009

Woking

  • 01 Knowles
  • 14 Konan
  • 02 Lorraine yellow card
  • 06 Miles (46 Sintim )
  • 25 Anderson
  • 26 Bossman (63 Lambu )
  • 23 Bozanic
  • 11 Pattison
  • 32 Rhodes (79 Ledgister )
  • 17 Elvins
  • 21 Domoraud

Substitutes

  • 10 Marum,
  • 12 Worner,
  • 15 Lambu,
  • 19 Ledgister,
  • 29 Sintim

Wrexham

  • 26 Williams
  • 07 Baynes yellow card
  • 05 Collin
  • 29 Westwood yellow card
  • 38 Williamson
  • 24 Curtis
  • 25 Crofts
  • 19 Fleming
  • 39 Flynn (73 Anoruo )
  • 10 Jansen (65 Spann )
  • 09 Louis

Substitutes

  • 16 Spann,
  • 18 Proctor,
  • 31 Anoruo,
  • 34 Suffo,
  • 36 Fairhurst

Ref: M Stewart
Att: 1676













Jansen rues Wrexham draw

Matt Jansen made an impressive debut for Wrexham but failed to deliver the club's first win in eight games.

Wrexham took the lead in the first half with a fine strike from a free kick from Wes Baynes on 11 minutes.

But despite dominating the first-half Wrexham could not not add to Baynes' well-taken strike.

Wrexham's victory hopes were dashed by Rob Elvins' 53rd minute shot into the left corner, making it a frustrating afternoon for manager Dean Saunders.

Wrexham manager Dean Saunders said:
"I could same the same thing as I said after last week's game and the week before's game.

"We played some decent football, Wes scored a good goal and we were in control and there was no problem - then suicide alert in the second-half.

"It was an awful goal that we conceded, we keep shooting ourselves in the foot. We're chucking games away, we should be winning games like that.

"Once we get in front, we're that nervous of giving a goal away that instead of bringing the ball down and passing it, we're just trying to get rid of it - that's a sign of nerves.

"The blatant penalty on Wes Baynes was the most ridiculous decision I've ever seen in my life, if the referee's view was restricted the linesman was right in front of it.

"A penalty there would have put us 2-0 up and we had other chances but we didn't take them, which was a shame because that would have allowed us to relax and play some football."




The referee ends the match.

Full Time

90+3 Booking
Aurelien Collin challenges Rob Elvins unfairly and gives away a free kick. Oliver Bozanic restarts play with the free kick. Booking for Aurelien Collin for unsporting behaviour.

90+3
Shot from just outside the box by Rob Elvins misses to the right of the target.

Correction - 90+2
Patrice Konan produces a cross, Header from close in by Joel Ledgister misses to the right of the target.


90+2
Patrice Konan produces a cross, Close range headed effort by Joel Ledgister misses to the right of the target.


87:45
The referee blows for offside against Rob Elvins. Anthony Williams takes the free kick.


87:01 Substitution
Jefferson Louis leaves the field to be replaced by Michael Proctor.

86:19 Booking
Jefferson Louis challenges Patrice Konan unfairly and gives away a free kick. Danny Knowles takes the indirect free kick. The referee books Jefferson Louis for unsporting behaviour.

83:30
Jefferson Louis takes a shot. Danny Knowles makes a save.

83:22
Centre by John Curtis, clearance made by Dan Sintim.

80:37 Booking
Wes Baynes fouled by Paul Lorraine, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Wes Baynes. Paul Lorraine is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour.

79:40
Andrew Crofts concedes a free kick for a foul on Matt Pattison. Indirect free kick taken by Dan Sintim.

78:46 Substitution
Joel Ledgister replaces Alex Rhodes.

78:32
Shot by Alex Rhodes from outside the box goes high over the crossbar.

77:25
John Curtis crosses the ball.

76:36
Foul by Goma Lambu on Sam Williamson, free kick awarded. Anthony Williams restarts play with the free kick.

75:55
The official flags Obi Anoruo offside. Indirect free kick taken by Danny Knowles.

73:41
Obi Anoruo takes a shot. Danny Knowles makes a save.

72:55
Free kick awarded for a foul by Paul Lorraine on Jefferson Louis. Sam Williamson takes the free kick.

72:31 Substitution
(Wrexham) makes a substitution, with Obi Anoruo coming on for Ryan Flynn.

72:06
Wilfried Domoraud takes a shot. Save by Anthony Williams.

71:31
Free kick awarded for a foul by John Curtis on Alex Rhodes. Dan Sintim takes the free kick.

70:57
Ryan Flynn takes a shot. Save by Danny Knowles.

69:43
Matt Pattison takes a shot. Save by Anthony Williams.

67:10
Alex Rhodes takes a shot. Save by Anthony Williams.

65:31
Wilfried Domoraud is ruled offside. Anthony Williams takes the free kick.

64:36 Substitution
Silvio Spann replaces Matt Jansen.

64:22
Free kick awarded for a foul by Jefferson Louis on Joe Anderson. Free kick taken by Danny Knowles.

63:59
The ball is delivered by Goma Lambu, Anthony Williams makes a save.

63:44
Jefferson Louis gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Paul Lorraine. Oliver Bozanic restarts play with the free kick.

62:01 Substitution
Free kick awarded for a foul by Jefferson Louis on Joe Anderson. Free kick taken by Danny Knowles. (Woking) makes a substitution, with Goma Lambu coming on for Kelvin Bossman.

60:09
Kelvin Bossman challenges Matt Jansen unfairly and gives away a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Wes Baynes.

59:09
Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Oliver Bozanic, save by Anthony Williams.

58:05 Booking
Wes Baynes takes a shot. Wes Baynes concedes a free kick for a foul on Alex Rhodes. Free kick taken by Dan Sintim. Wes Baynes is booked.

57:10
The assistant referee flags for offside against Wilfried Domoraud. Aurelien Collin restarts play with the free kick.

56:40
Jefferson Louis takes a shot. Comfortable save by Danny Knowles.

55:53
The official flags Jefferson Louis offside. Dan Sintim takes the free kick.

54:56
Matt Jansen produces a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty area that goes harmlessly over the target.

53:51
Shot from just outside the box by Ryan Flynn goes over the bar.

52:54 GOAL - Rob Elvins
Woking 1 - Wrexham 1
Rob Elvins fires in a goal from close range to the top left corner of the goal. Woking 1-1 Wrexham.Joe Anderson provided the assist for the goal.

52:23
Jefferson Louis challenges Paul Lorraine unfairly and gives away a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Danny Knowles.

51:33
Andrew Fleming takes a shot. Blocked by Oliver Bozanic.

50:55
Effort on goal by Jefferson Louis from 25 yards. Save made by Danny Knowles.

48:49
Andrew Crofts has an effort at goal from just outside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand post.

46:49
John Curtis crosses the ball, Matt Pattison makes a clearance.

Correction - 46:21
Rob Elvins is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Aurelien Collin takes the indirect free kick.

46:21
The referee blows for offside. Aurelien Collin takes the indirect free kick.

45:59
Alex Rhodes produces a cross, save made by Anthony Williams.

45:13
A cross is delivered by Alex Rhodes.


The second half has started.

45:01 Substitution
Dan Sintim replaces Colin Miles.


The players leave the pitch at half time.

Half Time

Correction -
The ref blows the whistle to start the match.

45+3
Effort on goal by Wes Baynes from just outside the penalty area goes harmlessly over the target.

45+1
Inswinging corner taken by Wes Baynes.

45+1
Jefferson Louis takes a shot. Save made by Danny Knowles.

42:48
The offside flag is raised against Matt Jansen. Danny Knowles restarts play with the free kick.

38:19
Inswinging corner taken by Oliver Bozanic from the right by-line.

38:10
The ball is sent over by Alex Rhodes.

36:35
Foul by Matt Jansen on Colin Miles, free kick awarded. Danny Knowles restarts play with the free kick.

35:16
Wilfried Domoraud takes a shot. Anthony Williams makes a brilliant save.

34:12
Shot by Kelvin Bossman from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.

33:08
Ashley Westwood gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Rob Elvins. Free kick taken by Colin Miles.

30:58
Unfair challenge on Anthony Williams by Paul Lorraine results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Anthony Williams.

30:30
Rob Elvins fouled by Aurelien Collin, the ref awards a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Oliver Bozanic.

28:57
Wilfried Domoraud delivers the ball, save by Anthony Williams.

28:20
Free kick awarded for a foul by Matt Pattison on Andrew Fleming. Indirect free kick taken by Anthony Williams.

27:20 Booking
Foul by Ashley Westwood on Alex Rhodes, free kick awarded. Indirect free kick taken by Joe Anderson. Ashley Westwood goes into the referee's book.

26:09
Matt Jansen takes a shot. Save by Danny Knowles.

21:27
Rob Elvins has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the left of the goal.

20:28
Foul by Aurelien Collin on Wilfried Domoraud, free kick awarded. Oliver Bozanic takes the free kick.

18:40
Shot from inside the area by Matt Jansen clears the bar.

17:59
The offside flag is raised against Wilfried Domoraud. Anthony Williams takes the indirect free kick.

16:36
Free kick awarded for a foul by Wilfried Domoraud on Aurelien Collin. Anthony Williams takes the indirect free kick.

15:23
Kelvin Bossman takes a shot. Save by Anthony Williams.

15:00
Ryan Flynn takes a shot. Save made by Danny Knowles.

13:38
Jefferson Louis fouled by Paul Lorraine, the ref awards a free kick. Sam Williamson takes the free kick.

Correction - 12:21
Oliver Bozanic takes a shot. Save by Anthony Williams.

12:21
Oliver Bozanic takes a shot. Anthony Williams makes a save.

10:02 GOAL - Wes Baynes
Woking 0 - Wrexham 1
Free kick awarded for a foul by Colin Miles on Matt Jansen. Wes Baynes grabs a goal direct from the free kick from outside the area to the top right corner of the goal. Woking 0-1 Wrexham.

9:26
Foul by Wilfried Domoraud on Andrew Crofts, free kick awarded. Anthony Williams takes the indirect free kick.

7:47
The ball is crossed by Ryan Flynn, Header from close range by Andrew Fleming misses to the right of the target.

4:50
The ball is crossed by Ryan Flynn, clearance by Paul Lorraine.

3:54
Foul by Alex Rhodes on Ashley Westwood, free kick awarded. Ashley Westwood restarts play with the free kick.

2:49
Wilfried Domoraud has an effort at goal from outside the area which goes wide right of the goal.

2:00
Inswinging corner taken by Wes Baynes from the left by-line, Danny Knowles makes a save.


The ref blows the whistle to begin the match.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Former Blackburn Rovers striker Matt Jansen signs on a short-term deal


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Matt Jansen has joined Wrexham on a short-term deal
Matt Jansen has joined Wrexham on a short-term deal

Published Date: 11 March 2009
MATT JANSEN has joined Wrexham FC on a short-term deal and could make his debut in Saturday's clash against Woking at The Kingfield Stadium.
Matt Jansen, capped six times at U-21 level for England, has not played since April 2006 following a motorcycle crash in 2002.

The 31-year-old, who began his career with hometown club Carlisle United, also played for Crystal Palace, Blackburn and Bolton, and joined League One outfit Huddersfield on trial last month.

But after watching Wrexham's 1-1 draw against Forest Green Rovers last night from the directors box, Jansen has agreed to come in and help the Reds in their bid to reach the play-offs.

And Dean Saunders – who worked with Jansen at Blackburn – is hoping the disillusioned frontman will recapture his love of the game.

"Matt has agreed to sign," said Saunders today.

"Matt is not doing it for the money, he is not earning a lot. He wants to come and get back to enjoying playing football again – he has not been enjoying it.

"We will not tie him down on a long term deal but if he is enjoying it, I am sure he will stay here longer. It is ideal for him and just what we need.

"Matt has done it to help me and get the club get back up there. He will be in training tomorrow and we will see how his fitness is, but he is available to play Saturday.

"Matt is a class player but I am not expecting miracles. He will come in, work hard and hopefully will show the bits of quality I know he has got in him.

"Matt has not played a lot in the last 18 months but he has been training, so we will see how it goes tomorrow."

Saunders has been desperate to bring in a replacement for Marc Williams who is out for the season with a fractured foot.


Jens Lehmann vs Matt Jansen

Crystal Palace v Bristol City 2-1
Palace v B.City Goals from Lee Bradbury and the superb Matt Jansen. ...

About the 3rd min of video, watch Jansen score a cracker, let`s hope he can do it for Wrexham


Matt Jansen on skyCrystal Palace v Norwich 5-1
The great Lombardo,Matt Jansen,in the ill fated venables return. ..
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Wrexham 1-1 Forest Green

Wrexham 1-1 Forest Green

Wrexham needed a late strike from Jefferson Louis to salvage a home draw.

Andrew Mangan opened the scoring, Mark Preece's free kick sailing over a static home defence for the striker to blast left-footed past Tony Williams.

But Louis levelled the scores four minutes from time with a right-footed shot low into the centre of the goal from Michael Proctor's pass.

Wrexham, who wasted a host of chances, felt Ryan Flynn should have had a late penalty, but he was booked for diving.

Promotion-seeking Wrexham have now gone seven games without a win, while Forest Green remain in relegation danger.


A poor crowd for Wrexham but after going six games without a win before this match and with Juventus v Chelsea and Liverpool v Real Madrid both live on normal tv then I don`t think there would have been many more if we had won our last 6 matches.

Anthony Williams preferred in goal to Gavin Ward which I don`t understand unless Ward is injured because Williams is not good enough. Mike Williams dropped to the bench who is very unlucky to have been dropped as he has performed decent enough, certainly no worse than any other Wrexham player. Proctor started again and he wastes two glorious chances, one an open goal in the first half and a one on one in the 2nd half. We desperately need a striker and why not try and get Lee Trundle on loan as his Leeds loan is nearly up and it`s obvious Bristol City don`t fancy him. I think that would be a great move for Wrexham and could also kick start Trundle`s career again after he appears to have gotten nowhere since leaving Swansea.

In the end though we were lucky to get a point as we were absolutely awful. How can a bunch of lads, virtually the same team that has performed so well since Saunders put them together go to a complete shambles of a team who struggle to put two passes together. I have no idea and neither I suspect has Saunders.

Wrexham v Forest Green, ball cleared of forest goal lne after keeper makes mistake




Wrexham: Anthony Williams, Curtis, Westwood, Collin, Williamson, Brown (Spann 46), Fleming (Anoruo 78), Crofts, Flynn, Louis, Proctor.
Subs Not Used: Mike Williams, Suffo, Fairhurst.

Booked: Collin, Crofts, Curtis, Flynn.

Goals: Louis 86.

Forest Green: Burton, Jones, Preece, Ayres, Stonehouse, Lloyd (Smith 57), Fowler, Lawless, Platt, Brown, Mangan (Mohamed 83).
Subs Not Used: Robinson, Rigoglioso, Ashford.

Booked: Lloyd, Lawless, Smith, Ayres.

Goals: Mangan 76.

Att: 2,405

Ref: Joe Simpson (England).
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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

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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

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.