19 November 2004
LENNIE
Lawrence has urged Cardiff City fans to put aside any petty rivalry and show
their support for crisis- stricken Wrexham.
Wrexham were this week handed a fortnight's stay of execution from a winding up
order on £1m in unpaid tax, with owner Alex Hamilton seemingly intent on selling
the Racecourse to developers.
Football fans all over Britain have taken note of Wrexham's plight and in a show
of solidarity plan to stand up for short period after kick off at tomorrow's
games, wearing something red or holding a red card.
Given that City are playing tonight that chance will pass them by, but with the
BSkyB's cameras at Ninian Park it is the perfect opportunity for Bluebirds' fans
to show their support.
"It might be a long way away, but they are Welsh and obviously we support them,"
said Lawrence.
"I have been there, been in that scenario, and I'm sure we would do whatever we
could to help them, but we are certainly with them in spirit.
"I don't know whether our fans are going to do anything tonight, but I think the
situation is bigger than a local rivalry because this is serious for Wrexham.
"The seriousness of the situation should transcend any rivalry."