Wrexham v

Bury

Saturday 11 March 2006

 

Kick Off @ 19:45

The Shakers
Chris CasperThe midweek 1-0 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Stockport has left the Shakers three points off the final relegation spot in 21st place. It has been a difficult season for Bury which has seen them flirt with relegation throughout, although they have not occupied one of the bottom two positions since their 12th game of the season.

For a team that is struggling in the table, Bury have recorded four victories on their travels from Gigg Lane and this is twice as many as Wrexham. Even more surprising is that six of their nine league victories have come against teams that occupy the top half of the table and if Bury had converted a third of their ten draws they would find themselves in a comfortable mid table position.

Manger Chris Casper took over at Gigg Lane last September and this is his first managerial position. Casper took over from the experienced Graham Barrow after he was dismissed after 18 months in charge following a poor start to the season.

Casper signed Kasper Schmeichel, the son of Peter, from Manchester City last month on loan and he has made three appearances for the Shakers after having a similar loan spell at Darlington earlier on this season. Casper has also signed midfielder Joe Anyinsah on loan from Preston but lost the services of striker Nathan Jarman after Barnsley recalled him from his loan spell.

Bury's top scorer is still Simon Whaley with seven goals even though he joined Championship side Preston in a £250,000 at the beginning of January. After him is Dwayne Mattis and Danny Reet with four goals each.

Past Encounters

Lee McEvillyThe teams last met in August with Wrexham coming away from Gigg Lane with a 2-2 draw. Lee McEvilly opened his account for Wrexham with the first goal of the game and Robbie Foy restored Wrexham's lead after Bury had drew level. Wrexham failed to hold on for victory with Tipton equalising in the second half for the Shakers.

 

Prior to this the teams last met in the 2002/03 season with the first game at the Racecourse also ending 2-2. The visit to Gigg Lane was the last game of the season where Wrexham celebrated promotion in style courtesy of a 3-0 win.

 

In total the teams have met on 33 occasions in the league with Wrexham ahead on 18 victories compared to Bury's six and there have been 9 draws.

Form Guide

Wrexham: DWLWWDLD

Position: 10th (33 games)

Bury: LLDDDWDL

Position: 21st (34 games)
Bury come into the game with only one win in their last nine games. The win came at Shrewsbury earlier on this month but since then they have recorded a draw at rivals Rochdale before going down to a 1-0 defeat at home to Stockport in their last game. Prior to the Shrewsbury win, the Shakers had recorded draws against fellow strugglers Rushden & Diamonds, Torquay and Barnet.

Wrexham had to come from two goals down to pick up a point at strugglers Barnet last weekend. This is in complete contrast to their previous away game when they let slip a 2-0 advantage at Mansfield to come away with a point. In between these games Wrexham tasted defeat at home to Northampton and this ended a run of three games unbeaten, which included victories over Wycombe and Rushden & Diamonds at the Racecourse and the 2-2 draw at Mansfield.

Bookies View

Wrexham are odds on for the win at 8/11 with VC Bet and Paddy Power. Bury are priced at 5/2 with Bet 365 and the draw is available at 15/4 with Expekt.

Team News

Wrexham Team News: Darren Ferguson has been ruled out for Wrexham after the midfielder suffered a reoccurrence of his hip injury in training on Thursday. Marc Williams has been called into the squad as cover and Ferguson joins Lee McEvilly, Jon Walters and Lee Roche on the sidelines.

Michael Ingham starts in goal with a back three of Shaun Pejic, Danny Williams and Dennis Lawrence. Simon Spender should retain his place ahead of Dean Bennett on the right with Andy Holt at left wing back. With Ferguson ruled out, Jim Whitley, Matt Crowell and Mark Jones continue in midfield with Sam Williams and Matt Derbyshire up front.

Wrexham Squad (18): Ingham, Michael Jones, Pejic, Mike Williams, Danny Williams, Lawrence, Spender, Bennett, Crowell, Whitley, Mark Jones, Smith, Mackin, Done, Holt, Derbyshire, Sam Williams, Marc Williams.

Bury Team News: Tom Kennedy is in the squad after hamstring trouble. Striker Jon Newby (heel) is not ready to return while Neil Edwards (shoulder) and Craig Dootson (arm) are still out.

Officials: The match referee is M Fletcher from Worcestershire and he is assisted by AJ Horton and SM Hutchinson with S castle as the fourth official. M Fletcher has refereed 35 games this season, sending off  six players and booked 120 at an average of 3.43 per game.

League Two Fixtures:

Northampton v Carlisle (Friday)
Bristol Rovers v Notts County
Darlington v Chester
Grimsby v Barnet
Leyton Orient v Cheltenham
Lincoln City v Rushden & Diamonds
Macclesfield v Rochdale
Mansfield v Boston United
Stockport v Oxford United
Torquay v Peterborough
Wrexham v Bury
Wycombe v Shrewsbury

Venue Guide

Address: Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 1AH

Telephone Number: 01978 262129

Fax Number: 01978 357821

Web Site: www.wrexhamafc.co.uk

Bury Websites

How to get there?
By Car: Leave the M6 at Junction 20a to join the M56 towards Chester and at Junction 15 turn left onto the M53 towards Chester. The M53 becomes the A55 and at junction 36 turn left onto the A483 towards Wrexham. Leave the A483 at the junction with the A541 and take the first left at the roundabout and straight over the next roundabout and the ground is ahead of you on your left.

By Train: Wrexham General is next to the ground and there is a service every two hours between Chester and Shrewsbury. There is also an hourly service between Wrexham and Liverpool. Click here for the Network Rail Online Timetable or call national enquiries on 08457 484950. Click here for the Rail Track Online Timetable or call national enquiries on 08457 484950.
When you are there
Car Parking: NEWI College just before the ground and a local car park just before the Shell Garage on the opposite side of the road and both cost around £2.00. Free parking is available on the two retail parks by turning left or right at the second roundabout but do not park in ALDI or you will get clamped!

Beer and Grub: The Turf is right next to the Kop but it gets very busy in the hour leading up to kick off, so arrive early. The Official Supporters Club has use of the Centenary Club on matchdays and this is located behind the Sainsburys Stand with the entrance off the club car park. The Plas Coch Retail Park has a pub and is normally a favourite for away supporters. The Railway is located down the side road along the Remploy factory at the opposite end of Crispin Lane to the ground. There are plenty of pubs in the town centre and the closet to the ground is a Wetherspoons Pub by following Mold Road into the town centre and is found on your left hand side. If you continue into the town centre McDonalds will be on your left and the next pub you reach is The Horse and Jockey and opposite that under the archway is a good chip shop. There are more pubs on High Street and to find them continue pass the Horse and Jockey, passing Burger King on your left, and High Street is the junction with Burtons.

Cash Machines: The Shell Garage on Mold Road with further machines at Sainsburys and Boots on the Plas Coch Retail Park. If you are heading into the town centre you will pass a number of banks on your way to the pubs.

How much to get in?

Kop: £14; Sainsburys: £16 PG Stand: £17

Eric Roberts Away Stand: £16

Adult & up to 2 Children: £20 all areas

Two adults & 2 Children: £30 all areas

Seniors/Students: £10 Seated Areas/£7 on Kop

Juniors: £5 all areas

Disabled Facilities
Wrexham have 45 disabled places available at the front of the Pryce Griffiths Stand. There are 22 parking spaces and two disabled toilets with dedicated refreshment kiosks. Admission is £10 for the disabled supporter (£5 concessions) and the helper admitted free. Please contact Tony Millington at The Racecourse on 01978 262129.

Weather Forecast
Sleet showers with temperatures reaching a maximum of 3 degrees Celsius and a 9 mph south easterly wind.