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BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Have your say - are you happy with Wrexham's start to the season?
Wrexham have had a tough welcome to life in the Championship, with one-goal defeats against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion to start the Parkinson's side are not alone, they are one of five teams to be without a point after two Championship have also had to face two sides with promotion aspirations, and were not outclassed in either a 2-1 defeat at St Mary's Stadium to start the season, Wrexham returned to the Stok Cae Ras for two games this injury-time goals from Ollie Palmer helped Wrexham come from 3-1 down against Hull City to force a penalty shootout in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, a shootout which the north Wales side would go onto hosting a second-tier game for the first time since 1981-82, Wrexham were beaten 3-2 by the Baggies on Saturday - and suffered an injury to Josh Windass in the first step up to Championship life was always set to be the most challenging for Wrexham, so how would you assess their start to the season?Have your say here!
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Wrexham exile backed into a corner by transfer decision as he shows his true character
Wrexham frontman Ollie Palmer has been told to find a new club by manager Phil Parkinson this summer, but the 33-year-old has opened up on his determination to fight for his place Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer has laid bare his anguish after being axed from the squad and told to seek pastures new. The 33-year-old has been an important player for the Red Dragons since his switch from Wimbledon in January 2022, netting 46 times in 156 outings during the club's meteoric rise from the National League to the Championship. However, Palmer found himself cast aside for much of the latter half of last season in League One following the acquisitions of forwards Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez. Manager Phil Parkinson recently urged him to explore options elsewhere after drafting in additional attacking reinforcements this summer. But Palmer's prospects of remaining at the Racecourse Ground were given fresh hope on Tuesday after he scored two injury-time headers as Wrexham defeated Hull City on penalties in the EFL Cup first round. A knock sustained by new arrival Kieffer Moore during last weekend's 2-1 league defeat at Southampton might also prompt Parkinson into a change of heart. Following the Hull clash, Palmer confessed to struggling with his unexpected tumble down the pecking order last term, whilst maintaining his resolve to remain and prove his worth. "It's hard, My family are in London and football isn't always all rosy," he told The Athletic. "You're out of the team, travelling up and down the country. Not being involved with the squad through February, March and April is hard, and it gets a little bit dark. "But you can't pity yourself. You've just got to remain professional. As much as you want to be part of it, you have to show some character. I'm lucky to be involved in a dressing room (where) they're the best team-mates in the country. "The new lads have come in and embraced our culture, our humour and the togetherness. I want to be part of it. I will remain professional and give everything I've got until this chapter finishes, whenever that may be. "All I've ever done is try my best. I can hold my head up high. If the gaffer chooses to select me on Saturday in any format, I'll be ready to take the chance. I'll give him everything." Wrexham found themselves 3-1 down to Hull until the dying moments on Tuesday evening. That was before Palmer struck twice within 70 seconds to force the match into a penalty shootout. The striker also found the net from the spot as Wrexham triumphed 5-3 at the Racecourse Ground. Palmer's display this week highlighted his determination, though playing time could become even more scarce with Wrexham on the verge of securing a club-record £10million move for forward Nathan Broadhead. Parkinson's squad head to fellow Championship outfit Preston North End in the competition's next stage later this month, and despite growing competition for places, Palmer remains hopeful of making his mark. He added: "I've been through a lot with this football club. People sometimes forget how many games I played last season. I started every game bar one until the end of January. Then, changes were made and it was about me digging deep. "[I was] training, remaining professional and doing what I can for this club. Albeit, maybe in the background for the last 16 games. But I was always ready if an opportunity came along. It happened tonight [against Hull], technically in the league above against a top Championship football club. That's football, right?". Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Pick of the stats: Wrexham v West Bromwich Albion
Wrexham host West Bromwich Albion on Saturday (12:30 BST) hunting their first win of their Championship season as the Baggies eye another victory after grabbing all three points against Blackburn on the opening Dragons manager Phil Parkinson praised Ollie Palmer after his two goals helped them beat Hull City on penalties in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday and revealed the player wants to stay, after his first competitive outing since will be the first league meeting between Wrexham and West Brom, though the pair have met once before in the FA Cup, with the Welsh side winning 1-0 in January Brom have won only one of their last seven away league games in Wales (D3 L3); a 1-0 victory at Cardiff City in November have won their opening home game in five of their last six Football League campaigns with the only exception coming in 2023-24 (a 5-3 defeat by MK Dons).Following their 1-0 win at home to Blackburn on MD1, West Brom will be looking to start a league campaign with back-to-back victories for the first time since 2017-18 in the Premier their opener vs Southampton, Wrexham goalkeeper Danny Ward made seven saves – the joint-most in a league match by a keeper for the club since they returned to the EFL in 2023-24.
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Wrexham star forced to show true colours as Phil Parkinson call left him in 'dark place'
Wrexham star forced to show true colours as Phil Parkinson call left him in 'dark place' Wrexham's Ollie Palmer has revealed how tough he found being frozen out by Phil Parkinson last season, but has shown his resilience by standing firm and fighting for his place Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson made a tough call to freeze out Ollie Palmer last season (Image:) Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer has opened up on his struggles after being frozen out of the squad and told to find a new club. The 33-year-old has been a key figure for the Red Dragons since joining from Wimbledon in January 2022, scoring 46 goals in 156 appearances during the club's rise from the National League to the Championship. However, Palmer was left out of the team for most of the second half of last season in League One following the arrival of strikers Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez. Manager Phil Parkinson recently encouraged him to go and seek opportunities elsewhere after bringing in more new recruits up front this summer. But Palmer's chances of staying at the Racecourse Ground received a boost on Tuesday after he scored two stoppage-time headers as Wrexham beat Hull City on penalties in the EFL Cup first round. An injury to new signing Kieffer Moore during last weekend's 2-1 league defeat at Southampton could also see Parkinson forced into a rethink. Speaking after the Hull game, Palmer admitted to finding his sudden fall from grace last term difficult to process, but insisted he was always determined to stay and show his quality. "It's hard, My family are in London and football isn't always all rosy," he told The Athletic. "You're out of the team, travelling up and down the country. Not being involved with the squad through February, March and April is hard, and it gets a little bit dark. "But you can't pity yourself. You've just got to remain professional. As much as you want to be part of it, you have to show some character. I'm lucky to be involved in a dressing room (where) they're the best team-mates in the country. Article continues below Ollie Palmer admits he found being frozen out at Wrexham tough, but took his chances well against Hull (Image:) Watch Welcome to Wrexham season 4 on Disney+ This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £4.99 Disney+ Get Disney+ here Product Description Welcome to Wrexham is back on Disney+ for a fourth season. Fans can watch the series with a £4.99 monthly plan, or get 12 months for the price of 10 by paying for a year upfront. "The new lads have come in and embraced our culture, our humour and the togetherness. I want to be part of it. I will remain professional and give everything I've got until this chapter finishes, whenever that may be. "All I've ever done is try my best. I can hold my head up high. If the gaffer chooses to select me on Saturday in any format, I'll be ready to take that chance. I'll give him everything." Wrexham were trailing 3-1 to Hull right up until the 90th minute on Tuesday night. That was until Palmer scored twice in 70 seconds to take the game to penalties. Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year. Sign up for Wrexham is the Game here He also successfully converted from the spot during the shootout as Wrexham emerged as 5-3 winners at the Racecourse Ground. Palmer's performance earlier this week showcased his resilience, but he might find minutes even harder to come by soon with Wrexham closing in on a club record £10million deal for forward Nathan Broadhead. Parkinson's men travel to face another Championship side in Preston North End in the next round of the tournament later this month, and despite increased competition, Palmer hopes to still be around to contribute. He added: "I've been through a lot with this football club. People sometimes forget how many games I played last season. I started every game bar one until the end of January. Then, changes were made and it was about me digging deep. Article continues below "[I was] training, remaining professional and doing what I can for this club. Albeit, maybe in the background for the last 16 games. But I was always ready if an opportunity came along. It happened tonight [against Hull], technically in the league above against a top Championship football club. That's football, right?"
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Wrexham face Preston trip in Carabao Cup
Wrexham will go to Championship rivals Preston North End in the second round of the Carabao Cup, with the tie to be played in the week beginning Monday, 25 Dragons overcame second-tier opposition in the first round on Tuesday, with Phil Parkinson's side triumphing on penalties after two late Ollie Palmer goals secured a 3-3 draw at the end of 90 minutes. Preston, who most recently faced Wrexham in 1999-2000, progressed thanks to a 1-0 win at Barrow.
