Nation's fans to wear red in support

18 November 2004

THE plight of Wrexham FC will be taken up by football fans all over the country on Saturday.

Club bosses are urging football fans to attend Saturday's clash at The Racecourse against Bristol City, in their thousands.

A huge crowd is vital for the club, as it is the only home league game left and with the club running on a hand to mouth basis, a large attendance would help meet players' wages and running costs.

Brighton fans, who have given incredible support to Wrexham FC's plight, are helping spread the message by dubbing Saturday Wear Red for Wrexham Day.

Wrexham Supporters Trust member, Lindsay Jones, said the Brighton fans had contacted all 92 Football League clubs to outline the financial crisis at The Racecourse and urged the clubs' fans to wear an item of red clothing to show solidarity with Wrexham FC's plight.

Mr Jones said: "The massive support we have received from fans all over the country, and in particular Brighton, makes me feel quite humble. This again shows that football clubs are only safe in the hands of football fans. It is the supporters who have the best interests of the clubs at heart."