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The latest Wrexham AFC news, plus sport updates from the Wrexham and Flintshire Leader.
It's 100 not out for Wrexham Rugby Club
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Plenty of celebrations and events as Wrexham Rugby Club marks 100 years
PLAYERS of all ages were out in full force to celebrate Wrexham Rugby Club’s 100th anniversary.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25655463.gallery-special-occasion-wrexham-rugby-club-reaches-100/
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Mud, glorious mud for athletes at Bala cross-country league fixture
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Excellent efforts from cross-country runners of all ages at Bala event
RUNNERS had a good time during the third round of this season’s North Wales cross-country league.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25655438.mud-glorious-mud-bala-cross-country-race/
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Here's what
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supporters thought about the brilliant 2-0 home win against Bristol City.
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Wrexham fans share their three words to sum up 2-0 Bristol City win!
It's safe to say Wrexham supporters enjoyed the performance and result as Wrexham beat high-flying Bristol City 2-0 at The Racecourse to move…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25654692.wrexham-win-championship-match-bristol-city/
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Phil Parkinson is keeping his feet on the ground with
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now into top half of Championship table following another home win.
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Phil Parkinson not getting carried away with Wrexham up to 10th in Championship
Phil Parkinson insisted nobody is getting carried away after Wrexham's excellent run of form continued with a 2-0 victory over Bristol City at…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25654352.phil-parkinson-wrexhams-latest-championship-success/
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PLAYER RATINGS: Nathan Broadhead really showed what he can do in
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win but it was a superb all-round team performance.
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Wrexham's players fared in 2-0 win over Bristol City
The impressive home form continued as Wrexham produced an excellent performance to clinch a 2-0 victory over Bristol City in the Championship.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25654098.wrexham-2-bristol-city-0---player-ratings-superb-victory/
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Craig takes on crucial
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role
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It's a welcome back to Wrexham for Knight to develop next generation of players
CRAIG KNIGHT has returned to Wrexham AFC in a crucial role.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25655862.knight-returns-wrexham-help-stars-future/
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Another home win as
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beat Bristol City 2-0 and now into top half of the table, just two points away from play-offs.
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Wrexham up to ninth in the Championship with 2-0 home win against Bristol City
Wrexham climbed up to ninth position in the Championship after beating high-flying Bristol City 2-0 at The Racecourse.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25653834.wrexham-hit-higher-championship-position-latest-win/
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lead Bristol City at the interval. Follow our live match blog for the second half
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Wrexham v Bristol City - Live matchday blog
Welcome to live text commentary of Wrexham's Championship game against Bristol City at the Racecourse. Follow all the action here
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25653723.wrexham-v-bristol-city---live-matchday-blog/
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"The last game against Charlton, the atmosphere was brilliant and as I said afterwards, that's key for us here." -
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boss Phil Parkinson on facing Bristol City at The Racecourse tonight.
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'We've got to really crank atmosphere up': Wrexham boss wants Racecourse rocking
Phil Parkinson wants Wrexham fans to make it tough for Bristol City tonight and get The Racecourse rocking once again.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25649860.bristol-city-wrexham-boss-parkinson-rallying-call/
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Phil Parkinson on the Championship being so tight as mid-table
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sit close to the play-offs ahead of tough test against highflying Bristol City.
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Wrexham boss Parkinson on Championship being so tight ahead of Bristol City test
It's tight in the Championship table and Phil Parkinson wants Wrexham to build on a hard-earned point going into two successive home games,…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25649727.wrexham-manager-looks-build-draw-back-racecourse/
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'He wants to be challenged, bristles against suggestions he might be vulnerable to a pacy opponent, and has an indomitable fighting spirit' - the James McClean appreciation society led by
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Captain marvel McClean was well up for the challenge Wrexham had at Ipswich
CAN we take a moment to show our appreciation for James McClean?
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25653211.mighty-mcclean-led-way-wrexhams-tough-ipswich-test/
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Our predictions for
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meeting with Bristol City... what are yours?
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Any kind of success this evening will do to continue Wrexham's fine run
TONIGHT’S opponents Bristol City are everything Wrexham are striving to be.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25653175.wrexham-look-keep-home-comforts-versus-bristol-city/
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Same again is
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aim
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McIntyre wants Chester to maintain those positive vibes in home clash
CALUM MCINTYRE has stressed Chester are only at half-time during what is a critical spell in the National League North schedule.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25649164.another-home-clash-store-chester-take-hereford/
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Ex-Nomads and Flint boss Neil earns Altrincham role on permanent basis
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Former Flint and Quay chief Gibson is Altrincham's new permanent boss
NEIL GIBSON has been appointed as the permanent manager at National League Altrincham.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25648330.ex-flint-quay-boss-gibson-gets-altrincham-job/
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Home tie will make sure
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are up for the cup!
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North Wales Crusaders handed home draw in 2026 Challenge Cup
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS have been handed home comforts when they enter next year’s Challenge Cup.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25648361.north-wales-crusaders-look-make-home-comforts/
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Rosie reflects on her 100th appearance for
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women
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'Wild achievement' as Rosie marks her 100th Wrexham game with four goals
ROSIE HUGHES was left to reflect on a “wild achievement” after she marked a century of Wrexham appearances in some style.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25646685.four-midable-hughes-reflects-wrexham-wild-achievement/
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The Championship is so tight, Arthur Okonkwo is in a rich vein of form and other things we learned following
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draw at Ipswich.
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Five things we learned from Wrexham's draw at Ipswich Town
Wrexham's unbeaten run goes on following a hard-fought goalless draw away to Ipswich Town.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25645189.learned-wrexhams-0-0-draw-ipswich/
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Top award for
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CEO Michael Williamson.
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Wrexham AFC CEO Michael Williamson named Football Industry Leader of the Year
Wrexham CEO Michael Williamson has been named Football Industry Leader of the Year at the inaugural Global Football Industry Awards.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25644487.wrexham-announces-award-success-ceo-michael-williamson/
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THE FINAL WORD: Not a big attacking threat and no shots on target but why it was a brilliant point for
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away to Ipswich.
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THE FINAL WORD: Why Ipswich was another impressive Wrexham point
Wrexham have picked up some impressive wins in the Championship this season but the hard-fought goalless draw away to Ipswich Town was impressive…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25643335.ipswich-town-0-wrexham-0-hard-fought-point-reds/
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PLAYER RATINGS: Arthur's at it again with another clean sheet as battling
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defend well as a team to claim goalless draw at Ipswich with midfielder Dobson having another superb game.
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PLAYER RATINGS: Wrexham keeper Okonkwo at top of his game once again at Ipswich
Wrexham defended superbly as a team to make sure they left Portman Road with a point and Arthur Okonkwo led the way.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25643270.ipswich-town-0-wrexham-0-player-ratings-portman-road/
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AUDIO: Hear from
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manager Phil Parkinson following hard-fought goalless draw away to Ipswich Town.
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LISTEN: Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson pleased with goalless draw at Ipswich
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was pleased with a point as his side secured a hard-fought goalless draw against Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25643342.ipswich-town-0-0-wrexham-hear-reds-boss-parkinson/
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"We have come here with quite a few injury problems, players have come into the team and stood strong, and I am very pleased with a point" -
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boss Phil Parkinson's reaction to hard-fought 0-0 draw away to Ipswich.
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Wrexham without key players but Parkinson delighted with display in Ipswich draw
Phil Parkinson praised Wrexham for the way they ground out a point away to Ipswich Town without some key players.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25643121.phil-parkinson-colossus-wrexham-display-ipswich/
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What a way for Rosie to make it a century of
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women's appearances!
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Rosie marks a superb century for Wrexham with first half hat-trick
RAMPANT Wrexham are on the march in the cup once more.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25643601.ton-up-hughes-helps-wrexham-progress-welsh-cup/
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Impressively making it through in the Welsh Cup
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Ozlu at the double to make sure Gresford power through in Welsh Cup
GRESFORD ATHLETIC made sure they powered their way through to the next round courtesy of a fine first half showing at Penrhiwceiber Rangers.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25643597.gresford-athletic-make-cup-ozlu-bags-double/
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Ten-man Holywell Town edged out during Welsh Cup away day
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Bangor 1876 battle back to record Welsh Cup victory versus 10-man Holywell
TEN-MAN Holywell Town are out after a 2-1 defeat in a battle of the high-flyers.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25643593.early-sending-off-holywell-town-pipped-bangor/
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Ben grabs decisive goal as Flint pip Airbus in Welsh Cup derby
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Ben's in it to Wynne it as Flint Town United just edge out Airbus
BEN WYNNE’S second half strike made sure Flint Town United just about prevailed in their feisty cup derby with Airbus.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25643571.wynne-wins-flint-airbus-close-encounter/
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Early goals do the trick in home
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triumph
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Mottley-Henry and Jones on target as Chester make sure of home win
CALUM MCINTYRE was pleased Chester enjoyed a successful Saturday at the Deva Stadium, but was quick to switch his focus to another big game on the…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25643575.chester-begin-crucial-period-action-home-triumph/
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Welsh Cup shocks as both of last season's finalists are knocked out
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Last season's finalists Connah's Quay and The New Saints knocked out of cup
IT will be a cup final line-up with a difference for the showpiece at the end of the season.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25643565.welsh-cup-shocks-see-connahs-quay-new-saints/
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'We had to be really disciplined and committed' - Phil Parkinson's thoughts after
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draw at Ipswich
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Parkinson heralds 'colossus performances' as Wrexham gain a point at Ipswich
WREXHAM boss Phil Parkinson hailed his side’s discipline as they battled to a 0-0 draw with Championship play-off hopefuls Ipswich at Portman Road.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25642927.boss-phil-praises-discipline-wrexhams-draw-ipswich/
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Everyone's been playing their part for
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women says Nat
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Cracking quality in the squad has played big part in Wrexham's fine form
NAT CLARK says there’s no real mystery over why Wrexham are doing so well this season.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25637724.wrexham-heading-nfa-sunday-welsh-cup-showdown/
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pick up a hard-earned 0-0 draw at Ipswich Town following some brilliant defending. Another point on the board and unbeaten in 6 Championship games.
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Wrexham dig deep to draw 0-0 against Ipswich Town in the Championship
Wrexham picked up a hard-earned point in their first ever league meeting with Ipswich Town after drawing 0-0 at Portman Road.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25642783.ipswich-town-0-0-wrexham-reds-extended-unbeaten-run/
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Highly-rated midfielder Harry Ashfield is back from injury and very much in the thoughts of
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manager Phil Parkinson who stresses the importance of having a reserve team
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'I'd have no hesitation playing Harry in the Championship ' - Wrexham boss Parkinson
Phil Parkinson would have no qualms about giving Wrexham starlet Harry Ashfield his league debut.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25633085.wrexham-boss-no-hesitation-playing-starlet/
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'I would expect them to have a real go, and spend some money in January' - EFL expert Don Goodman on what he expects from
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in the winter transfer window
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Don Goodman expects Wrexham to 'have a real go' in January transfer window
Football League expert Don Goodman believes Phil Parkinson will put quality before quantity when it comes to strengthening his squad during the…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25633838.wrexham-afc-sky-sports-don-goodman-january-transfers/
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AUDIO: Hear from
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striker Sam Smith ahead of the Reds' first ever game at Ipswich Town on Saturday.
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LISTEN: Wrexham striker Sam Smith on facing Ipswich after international break
Sam Smith is looking forward to Wrexham's return to Championship action following the international break.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25634741.ipswich-v-wrexham-sam-smith-ahead-championship-clash/
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Phil Parkinson provides injury update on
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pair Libby Cacace and Kieffer Moore
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Moore and Cacace fitness latest as Wrexham boss Parkinson waits on duo
Phil Parkinson will continue to assess injured pair Kieffer Moore and Libby Cacace ahead of Wrexham's first ever league game against Ipswich Town on…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25633611.wrexham-injury-update-kieffer-moore-libby-cacace/
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There's even more to come from wonderful women's team - take a look at
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latest
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column
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Spectacular Wrexham women have bags of goals - but they should have even more!
JENNY SUGARMAN’S Wrexham side has looked simply spectacular this season and the 6-1 win at Pontypridd last Sunday was remarkably predictable.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25638072.goal-den-times-wonderful-wrexham-women/
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Wrexham cross-country racers are international class
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Wrexham racers are masters of their craft during big Leeds international
WREXHAM AAC was well represented at an international event.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25638017.wrexham-athletes-make-mark-leeds-international-event/
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Wales are handed home comforts in World Cup quest
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Craig Bellamy's Wales are handed home comforts in World Cup play-off draw
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA will be heading to Wales for next March’s World Cup play-off.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25637170.wales-look-make-home-comforts-world-cup-quest/
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Follow our live blog as Wales discover their World Cup play-off opponents
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Wales set to find out their opponents in FIFA World Cup play-offs
Wales ready to find out their World Cup play-off opponents
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25636827.live-blog-draw-takes-place-fifa-world-cup-play-offs/
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WATCH:
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has shared a new video update on the progress of the long-awaited Kop stand development
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New video shows progress on long-awaited Wrexham AFC Kop stand
Wrexham AFC has shared a new video update on the progress of the long-awaited Kop stand.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25634260.watch-wrexham-afc-shares-new-video-update-kop-stand/
9 days ago
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Brand new Leader subscription offer available for Wrexham coverage
Wrexham have adjusted well to life in the Championship and Phil Parkinson's side will be looking to continue climbing the table heading into another…
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Good news as
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women and they hope to be back playing at The Rock for their game against Swansea City at the end of November.
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Update on The Rock as Wrexham hope to welcome back women's team this month
Wrexham have provided an update on The Rock stadium and hope the women's team will be back playing at the venue later this month.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25634930.wrexham-provide-update-works-rock-stadium/
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'It's going to take three-plus years to have a training facility that meets what our needs are' - CEO Michael Williamson on
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quest to build own training complex and how the club will look to continue using Colliers Park in the short-term.
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Michael Williamson issues update on Wrexham's plans for their own training ground
Michael Williamson says the club are still looking to find land to build a training complex of their own but he admits Wrexham could continue to use…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25630269.wrexham-ceo-williamson-colliers-park-training-base/
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winger Nathan Broadhead on the scoresheet for Wales once again and he could have had more goals on the international scene.
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Wrexham winger Broadhead firing for Wales after scoring in 7-1 rout
Nathan Broadhead is a man in form for Wales.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25633501.wrexham-broadhead-scoring-goals-wales-wc-qualifiers/
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Big blow for
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as Phil Parkinson reveals Issa Kabore ruled out for "at least six weeks" after picking up injury on international duty for Burkina Faso.
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Wrexham wing-back Issa Kabore out for at least six weeks after Burkina Faso injury
Phil Parkinson is resigned to being without Issa Kabore for at least six weeks.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25631601.wrexham-afc-boss-fearing-six-weeks-without-issa-kabore/
9 days ago
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It's a family double in latest top quality team of the week!
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Crossley senior and junior make it a family double in top team of the week
ELLIOT QUINLAN (Mynydd Isa): The keeper kept a clean sheet for 10-men Isa against Llanrwst United.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25635437.like-father-like-son-terrific-team-week/
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Who would you like to see Wales paired with in the play-offs?
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All eyes now on play-off draw as Wales target spot in World Cup Finals
WALES are hoping for the luck of the draw as they aim to keep their World Cup Finals dream alive.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25635351.hat-trick-hero-harry-says-wales-will-confident-ties/
9 days ago
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Seven-up Wales produced 'as close to the perfect performance' as boss has seen
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Boss Bellamy reflects on perfect night for Wales in seven-up showing
CRAIG BELLAMY described Wales’ seven-goal show against North Macedonia as “close to the perfect performance” after his side secured home…
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25635398.things-just-perfect-wales-side-boss-bellamy/
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Shining spotlight on latest spot of Academy action
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Connah's Quay Nomads and Flint were familiar opponents in Academy clashes
CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS and Flint Town United went head-to-head in the Academy games.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25635128.james-doubles-connahs-quay-triumph-flint/
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What a way for Wales to bring down the curtain on World Cup qualifiers!
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Magnificent seven for wonderful Wales in Cardiff World Cup cracker
HARRY WILSON was handed the captaincy for Wales’ crunch clash with North Macedonia - and what a job he made of it.
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/25632590.captain-harry-stars-seven-up-wales-world-cup-success/
10 days ago
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