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RobboRed1 · 26th December 2018, 12.02:46

On Boxing Day 1998 we entertained Manchester City in League 1 and lost narrowly 1-0.There was just over 9,000 at the Racecourse that day, including nearly 2k from City. Incredible that there will be more Wrexham fans watching us today in non league against their tin pot neighbours !

NottsRed · 26th December 2018, 12.07:00

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Originally Posted by RobboRed1

On Boxing Day 1998 we entertained Manchester City in League 1 and lost narrowly 1-0.There was just over 9,000 at the Racecourse that day, including nearly 2k from City. Incredible that there will be more Wrexham fans watching us today in non league against their tin pot neighbours !

God was that 20 years ago. Remember it being a very tight match with us being right at them from the kick off.

metalman · 26th December 2018, 18.33:12

I remember that day it was one of the first games I took my son to it was
freezing cold he was frozen when I got him back home. But he still watches Wrexham didnt put him off even though he now lives in London

billybersham · 26th December 2018, 18.48:34

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Originally Posted by RobboRed1

On Boxing Day 1998 we entertained Manchester City in League 1 and lost narrowly 1-0.There was just over 9,000 at the Racecourse that day, including nearly 2k from City. Incredible that there will be more Wrexham fans watching us today in non league against their tin pot neighbours !

I remember that match the leader annouced we had sold 12,000 tickets as we had three sides and the paddock and tech front section was terrace,crowd was announced just over 9000,that was the game when cooke played on the wing for city he might have even scored,played for wrexham months before.

Red Light · 26th December 2018, 18.52:10

20 years ago ! a fifth of a century - wow !

I was there - the only season we were in the same league as City.
Drew 0 - 0 away early on and then the home game as per thread where if I recall we outplayed them all match only to lose to a headed second half goal in the Tech End net by a player who's name escapes me but possibly German centre back ??

Hometown Unicorn · 26th December 2018, 18.54:34

Out of interest, how many did Luton bring to our place in 2012 for the play off semi? If it's over 1076 then today was our largest home following since we've been in non league.

Red Light · 26th December 2018, 18.56:05

Here's a mini clip of that winning goal.

https://youtu.be/pwC0tqflvsY

Red Light · 26th December 2018, 18.59:29

Scorer Gerard Wiekens (Dutch)

billybersham · 26th December 2018, 19.02:26

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Originally Posted by Red Light

Here's a mini clip of that winning goal.

https://youtu.be/pwC0tqflvsY

Well done Red light we can see there was more than 2000 city fans behind the goal.

26th December 2018, 12.02:46	#1-0 (permalink)
RobboRed1 Squad Player Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: Yale Stand Town End Real Name: Ian Roberts Twitter: @	20 years ago today On Boxing Day 1998 we entertained Manchester City in League 1 and lost narrowly 1-0.There was just over 9,000 at the Racecourse that day, including nearly 2k from City. Incredible that there will be more Wrexham fans watching us today in non league against their tin pot neighbours !

26th December 2018, 18.33:12	#3-0 (permalink)
metalman Trialist Joined: Jan 2013 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: 20 years ago today I remember that day it was one of the first games I took my son to it was freezing cold he was frozen when I got him back home. But he still watches Wrexham didnt put him off even though he now lives in London

26th December 2018, 18.52:10	#5-0 (permalink)
Red Light Due a Testimonial Joined: Aug 2014 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: 20 years ago today 20 years ago ! a fifth of a century - wow ! I was there - the only season we were in the same league as City. Drew 0 - 0 away early on and then the home game as per thread where if I recall we outplayed them all match only to lose to a headed second half goal in the Tech End net by a player who's name escapes me but possibly German centre back ??

26th December 2018, 18.54:34	#6-0 (permalink)
Hometown Unicorn Tipped As Manager Joined: Aug 2010 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Ronald McDonald Twitter: @	Re: 20 years ago today Out of interest, how many did Luton bring to our place in 2012 for the play off semi? If it's over 1076 then today was our largest home following since we've been in non league.

26th December 2018, 18.56:05	#7-0 (permalink)
Red Light Due a Testimonial Joined: Aug 2014 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: 20 years ago today Here's a mini clip of that winning goal. https://youtu.be/pwC0tqflvsY

26th December 2018, 18.59:29	#8-0 (permalink)
Red Light Due a Testimonial Joined: Aug 2014 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: 20 years ago today Scorer Gerard Wiekens (Dutch)