Players must be competitive says Reds boss Carey

By RICHARD WILLIAMS

11 October 2007

BRIAN CAREY says he has no problem with Wrexham's discipline on the pitch.

Wrexham have picked up 24 yellow cards, and two red cards, in 12 league and cup matches this season.

And for the first time this term, not one Reds' player received a booking in Friday night's 2-0 victory against Accrington Stanley.

Although Carey admitted Wrexham's disciplinary record needed addressing at the end of the last campaign, when the Reds had to endure a host of suspensions during their battle against relegation, he not want his players to lose their competitive streak.

And Carey said some of the refereeing had not been up to scratch at times, citing Darren Drysdale's handling of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy defeat against Macclesfield as an example.

"It was something we had to address after last season," said Carey today. "We had a disciplinary issue last year and we have spoken about it. But I want players to be competitive and you can't take them instincts away from them.

"However, some referees don't cover themselves in glory with their decisions. You have to have sympathy for some of the lads with some of the decisions made. Some baffle you, like the decision to book Robbie Garrett against Lincoln.

"It works both ways. We are doing our best to do things properly, and you expect the same from referees."