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The Silkmen |
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Brian Horton |
After reaching the play offs last season Macclesfield
have made a stuttering start to the new campaign as they struggle to
revive last season's form with manager Brian Horton hitting out at his
defence after the Silkman crashed 4-1 at home to Northampton last
weekend."Our defending was pathetic today and
it has been the story of our season so far, Horton explained to the
Official Web Site.
"That said, we did not get the rub of the green with
the refereeing, their penalty was a poor decision and for their third
John Miles had been fouled in the build up.
"But even with that, you just cannot give away goals
like that. At times they could not cope with Bully and we played some
decent football."
The result compounded a bad week for Macclesfield after they were
charged by the The Football Association has for breach of four rules
regarding financial irregularities. Three of the charges relate to a
grant received from the Football Stadia Improvement Fund for the Estate
Road Stand, built between 2000 and 2002. The fourth charge concerns the
League Two club's accounting records.
After last season's top scorer Jon Parkin injured
medial ligaments during pre season Macclesfield new signing Martin
Bullock has taken over the scoring duties this season finding the net
six times times from midfield. Bullock joined the Silkmen following a
four year spell at Blackpool and has settled down quickly at his new
club although the loss of Parkin has been a big blow and is a reason for
their poor start to the season. |
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Form Guide |
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Wrexham:
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Macclesfield: WLWDLWLL |
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Macclesfield have made an indifferent start to the season and
lie four places and three points off bottom placed Torquay after nine games
into the new campaign. The bright point so far has been the impressive 3-2
victory at Nottingham Forest in the Carling Cup which earned the Silkman an
away tie at Cardiff City. Despite winning at Forest Macclesfield remain
without a point on their travels having lost all four games away from Moss
Rose in the league and their confidence was further knocked when they fell
to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat in front of their home fans to Northampton
last weekend. Macclesfield did have an early opportunity to get the
result out of their system but despite taking an early first half lead they
exited the Carling Cup to Championship side Cardiff following a 2-1 defeat.
After a spell of five games without a win, and four without
scoring, Wrexham finally found some form with back to back victories over
Barnet and Cheltenham at home but their away form is a problem with Wrexham
failing to win on their travels so far this season. The two home victories
were followed by a comprehensive 2-0 defeat at Lincoln and a 1-1 draw
at Leyton Orient. |
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Bookies View |
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Wrexham's home form means they are odds on
for the victory with 8/11 the best price on offer at Sporting Offers. The
Bookies then favour the draw with Ladbrokes, Sporting Odds, Coral and
Bet365 offering 5/2 with the Macclesfield win best priced at 4/1 with
Ladbrokes, Sporting Odds, UK Betting, Bet Odd or Even, Stan James, Bet 365
and totalBet. |
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Team News |
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Wrexham Team News: The
good news for Wrexham is that goalkeeper Michael Ingham has recovered from
the thigh strain that kept him out of last weekend's draw at Orient but at
the moment every piece of good news is accompanied with bad news as Darren
Ferguson is doubtful after picking up an ankle injury during training. If
Ferguson is ruled out then he will join Andy Holt, Shaun Pejic, Lee Roche,
Jim Whitley and Matt Crowell on the sidelines.
Michael Ingham will replace Michael Jones in goal and the
only change in the starting line up depends on the fitness of Darren
Ferguson. Paul Linwood, Dave Bayliss and Dennis Lawrence continue in defence
with Dean Bennett and Alex Smith at right and left wing back respectively.
Mark Jones and Danny Williams are definite starters in midfield with either
Paul Warhurst and Levi Mackin on standby to take the final midfield place if
Ferguson is ruled out. Robbie Foy and Jon Walters should continue up front
although Lee McEvilly will be knocking on the door for a place in the
starting eleven.
Wrexham Squad (18): Ingham, Linwood, Bayliss, Lawrence, Bennett, Danny
Williams, Ferguson, Mark Jones, Smith, Foy, McEvilly, Walters, Michael Jones, Levi Mackin,
Simon Spender, Mike Williams, Done, Reed.
Macclesfield Team News: Macclesfield hope Allan Russell will be fit
after he returned to training after a hip problem. Mark Bailey (calf) and
midfielder Neil MacKenzie (knee) are out but close to returns. Striker
Michael Symes (ankle) is a long-term absentee whilst Jon Parkin is still a
couple of weeks away from fitness and Michael Symes is back at Bradford
having his injury assessed.
Officials: The match referee is Premiership official Dermott
Gallagher from Oxfordshire and he is assisted by Steve Bratt and Chris
Sarginson with Jock Waugh as fourth official. Dermott Gallagher has refereed
eight games this season sending off two players and booking 21 at an
average of 2.63 per game.
Other
League 2 Fixtures:
Barnet v
Rochdale
Boston United v Grimsby
Bristol Rovers v Darlington
Carlisle v Leyton Orient
Mansfield v Wycombe
Northampton v Cheltenham
Notts County v Rushden & Diamonds
Oxford United v Bury
Peterborough v Shrewsbury
Stockport v Chester
Torquay v Lincoln City |
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Venue Guide |
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Address:
Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 1AH
Telephone Number:
01978 262129
Fax Number:
01978 357821
Web Site:
www.wrexhamafc.co.uk |
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How to get there? |
| By Car: 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. |
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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 other 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 through to sets of lights and is
on your left after the next junction. 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 a 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. On there you will find another
Weatherspoons, Yates plus other pubs and bars.
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. |
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How much to get in? |
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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 all areas
Juniors:
£5 all areas |
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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 free for the disabled supporter and the helper's
ticket price is £12. Please contact Tony Millington at The Racecourse on
01978 262129. |
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Weather Forecast |
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Sunny with temperatures reaching a maximum of 14 degrees
Celsius and a 11mph south easterly wind. |
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