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Congy Red · 27th July 2018, 22.46:53

With some exceptions where I'm not sure, I'm confident we've got at least a similar quality squad to last season. My main worries are poor defensive cover at CB (Tharme) and Jennings penchant for foul-ups. You could debate the keeper but Dibble looks ok to me.

My main positive is the change in formation which looks better already in the friendlies. We don't want average teams dominating possession at the Racecourse and that shouldn't happen now. Breaking up play should be easier with more in the middle of the Park. With more of the ball, we'll have more of the ball in the final third, and more goals.

I think we're all slightly disappointed in the strikers. I'm excited by Hinds and Fondop and its easy to forget that Pyke is a maturing player that a Premiership team is hanging on to. He could be a real dark horse. I can't say the attack will be better but I'm hopeful.

My final point is that we're aiming for the playoffs and finished last season in 10th. The improvement doesn't need to be massive, although the opposition is likely to be stronger with some well funded opposition. We should make the playoffs, and I'm dreaming of top 3.

Pieman · 28th July 2018, 01.14:24

I really hope so mate to me the quality promised hasn't happened but you never know so fingers crossed coyr

moynkeepthefaith · 28th July 2018, 04.55:14

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Originally Posted by Congy Red

With some exceptions where I'm not sure, I'm confident we've got at least a similar quality squad to last season. My main worries are poor defensive cover at CB (Tharme) and Jennings penchant for foul-ups. You could debate the keeper but Dibble looks ok to me.

My main positive is the change in formation which looks better already in the friendlies. We don't want average teams dominating possession at the Racecourse and that shouldn't happen now. Breaking up play should be easier with more in the middle of the Park. With more of the ball, we'll have more of the ball in the final third, and more goals.

I think we're all slightly disappointed in the strikers. I'm excited by Hinds and Fondop and its easy to forget that Pyke is a maturing player that a Premiership team is hanging on to. He could be a real dark horse. I can't say the attack will be better but I'm hopeful.

My final point is that we're aiming for the playoffs and finished last season in 10th. The improvement doesn't need to be massive, although the opposition is likely to be stronger with some well funded opposition. We should make the playoffs, and I'm dreaming of top 3.

Agree with everything except the strikers - personally I am excited by them and looking forward to Dover.
I think Hinds will respond to our support - he’s a showman.Imagine your Hinds and not really sure why your club has loaned you to this tinpot welsh team in a Liverpool suburb. You get to Dover and see 500 of us backing you followed by a bumper racecourse crowd on Tuesday - whoosh.

pagl · 28th July 2018, 05.36:08

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Originally Posted by moynkeepthefaith

Agree with everything except the strikers - personally I am excited by them and looking forward to Dover.
I think Hinds will respond to our support - he’s a showman.Imagine your Hinds and not really sure why your club has loaned you to this tinpot welsh team in a Liverpool suburb. You get to Dover and see 500 of us backing you followed by a bumper racecourse crowd on Tuesday - whoosh.

500 to Dover - really?
The crowd for the Fylde game will depend on the Dover result and Tue night crowds are generally lower.

Most fans are uninspired by the signings and its going to take a lot to convince them this season.

Ronaldo to Wrexham · 28th July 2018, 06.04:39

If you look at the signings, young and summerfield look good signings to start off. Fondop has started well whilst hinds and pike fit the profile he talked of , young hungry players rated by their clubs and add some pace to the team. Beavon adds experience up top to give some balance, whilst the keeper will provide competition for dibble who will now get the chance many believe he deserved last season. Hopefully deverdics will come good as well, as I think he is a better player than we saw last season. Hopefully the discipline will get sorted paticularly stupid yellow cards for dissent.

stanvax · 28th July 2018, 06.34:56

I really hope so - and I’ve got my fingers crossed - my main fear is that we still haven’t got enough goals in the team - think we’ll again be excellent in the goals conceded column - I’m just struggling to see where the 65-70 goals playoff teams generally score are going to come from - we managed 49 last season and 47 the season before.
That’s the difference between draws and victories as we have learned

robiethered · 28th July 2018, 07.21:22

Could Beavon be the next Gary Bennett? A Wrexham hero, I just hope so.

moynkeepthefaith · 28th July 2018, 07.50:48

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Originally Posted by pagl

500 to Dover - really?
The crowd for the Fylde game will depend on the Dover result and Tue night crowds are generally lower.

Most fans are uninspired by the signings and its going to take a lot to convince them this season.

“Most fans” pure speculation

Quay Red · 28th July 2018, 07.54:51

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Originally Posted by pagl

500 to Dover - really?
The crowd for the Fylde game will depend on the Dover result and Tue night crowds are generally lower.

Most fans are uninspired by the signings and its going to take a lot to convince them this season.

Most fans I speak to are cautiously optimistic for the season ahead.
I've only seen pessimistic comments on this forum and most of those are from "Football managers"

27th July 2018, 22.46:53	#1-0 (permalink)
Congy Red Cult Hero Joined: Apr 2007 Racecourse Spot: Pigeon Loft Real Name: Twitter: @	A good season ahead. With some exceptions where I'm not sure, I'm confident we've got at least a similar quality squad to last season. My main worries are poor defensive cover at CB (Tharme) and Jennings penchant for foul-ups. You could debate the keeper but Dibble looks ok to me. My main positive is the change in formation which looks better already in the friendlies. We don't want average teams dominating possession at the Racecourse and that shouldn't happen now. Breaking up play should be easier with more in the middle of the Park. With more of the ball, we'll have more of the ball in the final third, and more goals. I think we're all slightly disappointed in the strikers. I'm excited by Hinds and Fondop and its easy to forget that Pyke is a maturing player that a Premiership team is hanging on to. He could be a real dark horse. I can't say the attack will be better but I'm hopeful. My final point is that we're aiming for the playoffs and finished last season in 10th. The improvement doesn't need to be massive, although the opposition is likely to be stronger with some well funded opposition. We should make the playoffs, and I'm dreaming of top 3.

28th July 2018, 01.14:24	#2-0 (permalink)
Pieman Cult Hero Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: A good season ahead. I really hope so mate to me the quality promised hasn't happened but you never know so fingers crossed coyr

28th July 2018, 06.04:39	#5-0 (permalink)
Ronaldo to Wrexham First Teamer Joined: Mar 2009 Racecourse Spot: Yale Stand Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: A good season ahead. If you look at the signings, young and summerfield look good signings to start off. Fondop has started well whilst hinds and pike fit the profile he talked of , young hungry players rated by their clubs and add some pace to the team. Beavon adds experience up top to give some balance, whilst the keeper will provide competition for dibble who will now get the chance many believe he deserved last season. Hopefully deverdics will come good as well, as I think he is a better player than we saw last season. Hopefully the discipline will get sorted paticularly stupid yellow cards for dissent.

28th July 2018, 06.34:56	#6-0 (permalink)
stanvax First Teamer Joined: Nov 2007 Racecourse Spot: Kop end of Yale stand Real Name: Twitter: @kensdavies	Re: A good season ahead. I really hope so - and I’ve got my fingers crossed - my main fear is that we still haven’t got enough goals in the team - think we’ll again be excellent in the goals conceded column - I’m just struggling to see where the 65-70 goals playoff teams generally score are going to come from - we managed 49 last season and 47 the season before. That’s the difference between draws and victories as we have learned

28th July 2018, 07.21:22	#7-0 (permalink)
robiethered Club Captain Joined: Jul 2009 Racecourse Spot: I stood at the Maesgwyn rd. end Real Name: robert boyle Twitter: @	Re: A good season ahead. Could Beavon be the next Gary Bennett? A Wrexham hero, I just hope so.