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The Match |
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Thank god for that, the one month wait between the World
Cup is over and the men in suits at the Premier League have decided we
can play in the Football League this season. With the good news over,
its time for some bad: the corresponding game last year was the scene of
our heaviest defeat as we were on the wrong end of a 4-1 score line
following a wet night in late September.
After only three away wins in the league last season, and two of them
were against the teams who were relegated, then we certainly have to
improve in this area to get out of League 2. Therefore, we could not of
asked for a more difficult start with a game at a team who missed out in
the play offs last season. |
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The Chairboys |
 This season it is all change at the Cuaseway, including
the ground name back to Adams Park, with John Gorman leaving the club
following the play off semi-final defeat to Cheltenham, although he has
since found new employment at promoted Northampton Town in League One.
Former Scottish international Paul Lambert has taken
charge of the Chairboys and there cannot be many managers in the lower
leagues with a Champions League winners medal to their name after the
former Celtic midfield was part of the Borussia Dortmund team that
defeated Juventus in the 1997 final. This is not the first managerial
appointment for the 36 year old former Scottish international, as he had a
short stint in charge of Livingston last season but he left in February
with Livi six points adrift of safety in the Scottish Premier League.
Paul Lambert has been busy in the transfer market
since his arrival at the beginning of July and with Anthony Grant
arriving from Chelsea in a season long loan. Also to arrive
for the new season is Chris Palmer from Notts County and Sam Stockley
from Colchester whilst Fulham goalkeeper Ricardo Baptisa has joined in a
five month loan move this week as replacement for the injured Frank
Talia.
Experienced striker Tommy Moody has been made club
captain for the season and he will be looking for a good return this
season after banging in 19 goals last time around. Moody will most
likely be partnered up front by Jermaine Easter.
The most noticeable absentees from last season are Robert Lee who has
retired and Roger Johnson has joined Cardiff in a £275,000 deal. |
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Past Encounters |
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 Last
season the two games went the way of the home teams with Wrexham running out
2-0 winners at the Racecourse but the Red Dragons were on the wrong end of a
4-1 hammering at Wycombe. Early goals from Dennis Lawrence and on loan Sam
Williams were the catalyst for the home win but a Mark Jones strike at
Wycombe early in the second half proved only to be a consolation in the away
game.
The clubs have met on 20 occasions in the league with
both teams on six wins each and their have been eight draws. |
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Form Guide |
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Wycombe's only home fixture during pre season was against
Premiership new comers Watford with the hornets running out 3-2 winners in a
closely thought game. There was only one home fixture was to allow the pitch
to repair and six away games were also
scheduled in at non league opposition of varying standards.
Thank god friendlies count for nothing come the start of the
season after the 5-0 mauling at Port Vale in our final warm up game. Pre
season started with money spinning friendlies home against Liverpool and Man
City with a 2-0 defeat and a 3-3 draw recorded respectively. A trip to
Northern Ireland resulted in a 3-0 win against Dungannon and a goalless draw
against Cliftonville. |
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Bookies View |
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Wrexham's away form last season has Wycombe
down as favourites with evens the best price you can get on a home win with
Sporting Odds and Bet Odd or Even. Labrokes price the Wrexham win at 10/3
whilst the draw is on offer at 23/10 with Expekt. |
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Team News |
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Wrexham Team News: Shaun
Pejic has not recovered from his Achilles injury and is ruled out of the
opening game of the season and he joins Lee Roche and Lee McEvilly on the
sidelines. Midfielder Matt Crowell is in the squad after recovering from a
dead leg and Josh Johnson is not due back in the country until Sunday after
receiving work permit clearance. Defender Mike Williams remains a doubt for
the game after being rushed to hospital on Friday night and coming down with
a virus.
Wrexham Squad (17): Ingham, Michael Jones, Spender, Steve Evans, Lawrence,
Gareth Evans, Mike Williams, Valentine, Danny Williams, Ferguson, Crowell,
Mackin, Mark Jones, Done, Llewellyn, Roberts, Reed.
Wycombe Team News: Wycombe will be without goalkeeper Frank Talia,
who has a knee injury. Jamie Young and Ricardo Batista will battle it out to
see who makes his debut - and Sam Stockley, Chris Palmer and Anthony Grant
could also feature. |
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Other Games |
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League 2
Fixtures:
Barnet v
Torquay
Chester v
Accrington Stanley
Darlington v
Macclesfield
Grimsby v Boston United
Hartlepool v Swindon
Lincoln City v Notts County
Milton Keynes Dons v Bury
Peterborough v Bristol Rovers
Rochdale v Walsall
Shrewsbury v Mansfield
Stockport v Hereford
Wycombe v Wrexham |
The start of the new season sees all teams in action and
it is difficult to pick out any games that will impact on Wrexham.
The games that stand out are Accrington's first game back
in League Football at Chester and a clash between two teams, Hartlepool and
Swindon, who are marked down as favourites for promotion back to League One
following their relegation last season.
Of the other teams that came down, Walsall and Hector Sam
start with a game at Rochdale whilst the most disliked team in the league,
MK Dons, are at home to Bury. |
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Venue Guide |
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Address:
Adams Park, Hillbottom Road, Sands, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12
4HJ.
Telephone Number:
01494 472 100
Fax Number:
01494 527 633 |
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How to get there? |
| By Car:
Leave the M40 at junction 4 and take the A4010 (John hall Way)
towards Alylesbury. Go straight through three mini
roundabouts into New Road and continue down the hill. At the bottom
there is a further two roundabouts and at the first take a sharp left
into Lane End Road. Turn right at the next roundabout into Hillbottom
Road and continue through the Industrial Estate to the ground at the
end.
SEVERE TRAFFIC DELAYS UPON LEAVING THE M40:
Wycombe have been warning supporters to expect severe delays upon
leaving the M40, as the A4010 is scheduled to be closed. Diversion will
be in place
By
Train:
Nearest Train Station is High Wycombe and is three miles from the ground.
A match day bus leaves the station at 13:55 with the last departure ten
minutes after the final whistle. A taxi ride will
cost you around £5.
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:
The ground has limited parking but your best bet is to park in the
numerous spaces on the Industrial Estate at a small price. Do not leave
any valuables on show as the car parks are not secure and be prepared
for a delay leaving the game as their is only one road out of the
industrial estate. Beer and Grub:
As the ground is on an industrial estate in the past there has been no
options at the ground but busy bodies at the council have closed the
beer tent for away fans at the ground this season. The nearest pub is The Hour Glass on Chapel Lane
but this is over a mile from the ground. The pub lets in away fans at the doorman's
discretion and food is usually served although there is a chip shop a
further down the road. If you are after a bite to eat then after leaving
the M40 you will notice a Hungry Horse pub located off the third
roundabout in the directions above.
Cash Machines: None that do not charge nearby. |
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How much to get in? |
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Stand: Adults £18, Seniors £12, Students £11, Under 16s £8. |
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Disabled Facilities |
| There are 26 parking spaces allocated on
a first come first serve basis to yellow/blue badge holders. There are
12 wheelchair spaces available for away fans with helpers sitting behind
in the Dreams Stand but the places are exposed to bad weather and
restricted views when people move in the front of the stand. Entrance
prices are discounted on proof of at least medium disability (and not a
blue badge): Adults £13, Juniors/OAPs £10, Junior £6, One helper Free.
There are adapted toilets close by but the catering kiosks are not
dedicated. The DSA contacts are Sue Keen or Keith Allen on 01494 472 100 |
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Weather Forecast |
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Sunny with temperatures reaching 26 degrees Celsius and a 5
mph north westerly wind. |
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