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Today will probably be the busiest day on RP for a hell of a long time.

First day back for the players and a lot of questions will hopefully be answered.

Will the new assistant manager finally be back from his holidays?
Will a keeper coach be appointed?
We’ve been told that 3 trialists are coming. Will they be there?
Will Quigley, Oswell or Cheek be there?

I don’t expect all of the above to be resolved today but would expect at least some movement on the assistant and player situation. After all there’s a match on Friday isn’t there?

I’m not that frequent a visitor to RP these days but even I will be logging in every half hour or so to check up.

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With the news regarding Pearson and Manny set to stay at the club, a decent assistant and any of the 3 strikers mentioned by the OP; I feel that sentiment could turn completely on its head! Really hope some of the rumours do come together and that Ricketts, really is the name!

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We'll probably know more about the backroom staff at the end of the day.

As far as players go, there'll probably be new faces but they'll only be known under the Trialist A/B/C etc. codenames unless someone recognizes them.

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I'm not convinced much will happen today. Fed up of the false dawns. We will probably just get scraps - some photos of training and people resorting to trying to spot and name the triallists. Hope Ricketts has a Plan b , c and d if players approached don't sign.

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[QUOTE=subbuteorob;2155853]I'm not convinced much will happen today. Fed up of the false dawns. We will probably just get scraps - some photos of training and people resorting to trying to spot and name the triallists. Hope Ricketts has a Plan b , c and d if players approached don't sign.[/QUOTE]

There was a time when the close season was just that. A few months to forget about football and get on with the rest of your life. The season is stressful enough. I am not going to get stressed when we are not actually on the bloody pitch. Enjoy the sunshine and don't sit around waiting for "scraps". Chill :cool3:

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[QUOTE=Lods;2155845]We'll probably know more about the backroom staff at the end of the day.

As far as players go, there'll probably be new faces but they'll only be known under the Trialist A/B/C etc. codenames unless someone recognizes them.[/QUOTE]

It seems these days that most clubs do this with the triallists.

Hate it personally. Used to like to find out who was trialling.

[QUOTE=Cymro;2155856]There was a time when the close season was just that. A few months to forget about football and get on with the rest of your life. The season is stressful enough. I am not going to get stressed when we are not actually on the bloody pitch. Enjoy the sunshine and don't sit around waiting for "scraps". Chill :cool3:[/QUOTE]


Well said I've been saying this for weeks, but stress heads have to stress, before the Internet the season ended and you enjoyed the break and never even cared about signings.
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Anybody at the training ground ?
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[QUOTE=Lods;2155845]We'll probably know more about the backroom staff at the end of the day.

As far as players go, there'll probably be new faces but they'll only be known under the Trialist A/B/C etc. codenames unless someone recognizes them.[/QUOTE]

We don’t want trialists A and B back again. They were here last season and we didn’t take them on.

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[QUOTE=Bryn Tirion;2155866]We don’t want trialists A and B back again. They were here last season and we didn’t take them on.[/QUOTE]

So, you’re saying we shouldn’t have trialists? Interesting.

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Any sign of Jimmy?

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[QUOTE=Alan Attack;2155867]So, you’re saying we shouldn’t have trialists? Interesting.[/QUOTE]

We clearly aren’t on the same wave length. If I have to explain it I won’t bother.

It’s a bloody joke. It may not be a very funny one but it’s a joke.

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Think he's saying trialist x and y could be better

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Akil Wright was a trialist last season. He was pretty good !

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[QUOTE=Bryn Tirion;2155869]We clearly aren’t on the same wave length. If I have to explain it I won’t bother.

It’s a bloody joke. It may not be a very funny one but it’s a joke.[/QUOTE]

I smiled slightly, Bryn!

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[QUOTE=subbuteorob;2155871]Akil Wright was a trialist last season. He was pretty good ![/QUOTE]

He wasn’t trialists A or B though was he? Didn’t he come later?

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[QUOTE=Bryn Tirion;2155874]He wasn’t trialists A or B though was he? Didn’t he come later?[/QUOTE]

I think he was A or B - remember him having a great game at Druids in preseason, under the name A or B (correct me if I’m wrong!)

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A.N.Other arrived in a beat up Morris Minor.

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good banter made me smile. good to see you posting again subrob

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Counted 14 players training from the picture from twitter.

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[QUOTE=Redordead;2155884]Counted 14 players training from the picture from twitter.[/QUOTE]

I counted 15!

[url]https://twitter.com/wrexham_afc/status/1011185899441401857?s=21[/url]

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Dibble wearing number 1 on his shorts. Looks likely he will be our first choice keeper this season

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[QUOTE=Jaded;2155873]I smiled slightly, Bryn![/QUOTE]

That’s better than not all :)

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[QUOTE=Gwersyllt-Robin;2155885]I counted 15!

[url]https://twitter.com/wrexham_afc/status/1011185899441401857?s=21[/url][/QUOTE]

I counted 16. You missed the one obscured by the fitness coach...

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[QUOTE=El Jonez;2155888]I counted 16. You missed the one onscured by the fitness coach...[/QUOTE]
Great spot!

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[QUOTE=El Jonez;2155888]I counted 16. You missed the one obscured by the fitness coach...[/QUOTE]

We can field a team!

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I recognised all of them. :hiding::jester:

[QUOTE=Bryn Tirion;2155874]He wasn’t trialists A or B though was he? Didn’t he come later?[/QUOTE]

Didn't trialist A join league champions Macclesfield in the end
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[QUOTE=dagg;2155893]I recognised all of them. :hiding::jester:[/QUOTE]

Oh go on then, name all 16 - I will start with the ones I can spot:-

Dibbs
Carra
Akil
Manny
Greg
Ruthers
Deverdics
Roberts

That still leaves 8 that are unaccounted for...

Could they be:-

Jennings
Leo Smith
Young
Tharme
Holroyd

That leaves 3 more.

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[QUOTE=El Jonez;2155896]Oh go on then, name all 16 - I will start with the ones I can spot:-

Dibbs
Carra
Akil
Manny
Greg
Ruthers
Deverdics
Roberts

That still leaves 8 that are unaccounted for...

Could they be:-

Jennings
Leo Smith
Young
Tharme
Holroyd

That leaves 3 more.[/QUOTE]

Trialist A, Trialist B and A N Other.

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[QUOTE=dagg;2155897]Trialist A, Trialist B and A N Other.[/QUOTE]

Jack Mackreth is back training with us, along with 2 trialists.

That makes 16 and was too was easy!

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I wonder who Trialsit A and Trialist B are?

[B][I]Two trialists are set to link-up with Wrexham for the start of pre-season while winger Jack Mackreth, one of seven players released by Ricketts last month, could also be involved to let him work on his fitness.

"There will be a couple of trialists at the minute. Two, just to see where we are up to," said Ricketts.

"There is also the possibility of Jack coming in.

"If he wasn't fixed up, I offered him to come and do pre-season with us, get fit and look after himself.

"He is a good lad, a good character. I have been at many clubs where you try and help players.

"I am not sure how long Jack will train with us but it will help him with his fitness going into next season."

It remains to be see how many senior players Ricketts will have to face Lex.[/I][/B]

[url=http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/wrexham_afc/latest/16311615.Pre-season_training_set_to_start_for_Wrexham_AFC/]Pre-season training set to start for Wrexham AFC | The Leader[/url]

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[QUOTE=Bryn Tirion;2155869]We clearly aren’t on the same wave length. If I have to explain it I won’t bother.

It’s a bloody joke. It may not be a very funny one but it’s a joke.[/QUOTE]

Soz

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wonder if mackreth will feature at lex...

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[QUOTE=krux;2155903]wonder if mackreth will feature at lex...[/QUOTE]

Yes, I think he will.

We are pretty short of attacking options at the moment.

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I wouldn't be too upset if mackreth signs a reduced contract there is a good player in there just didn't see it last season

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[QUOTE=flintred1983;2155907]I wouldn't be too upset if mackreth signs a reduced contract there is a good player in there just didn't see it last season[/QUOTE]

Mackreth showed glimpses of what he is capable of towards the end of last season, and off the bench against Eastleigh.

A good footballer, and maybe given a fresh chance with Sam, could be an option.

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[QUOTE=El Jonez;2155908]Mackreth showed glimpses of what he is capable of towards the end of last season, and off the bench against Eastleigh.

A good footballer, and maybe given a fresh chance with Sam, could be an option.[/QUOTE]

this!

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Mackreth was rotten last season and in no way, shape or form should he play for us again.

My main concern, though, is that if he does sign for us, then that would say a lot about our ability to sign good players. However I am sure that is not the case.

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Ricketts probably liked what he saw in the Dagenham game from Mackreth, he caused them no end of problems that day, so probably feels it's worth seeing him in pre season. Of course we know he was garbage most of the season!