Wrexham get ready to sign new striker
By RICHARD WILLIAMS
04 June 2008
WREXHAM were today set to secure the signing of a new striker – and another frontman could also arrive before the end of the week.
Manager Brian Little has made no
secret of the fact that he wants to strengthen his attack after relegated
Wrexham ended last season as the lowest scorers in League Two.
Little's overhaul of the Wrexham squad is already under way with 22 players told
their futures lie away from The Racecourse.
That has left just two strikers in the squad – and one of those has been placed
on the transfer list.
Little will definitely have the services of Marc Williams going into the new
Blue Square Premier season while another frontman, Michael Proctor, is one of
five players under contract placed on the transfer list.
But first team coach Martin Foyle is confident Wrexham can add to their strike
options this week – hopefully starting today.
"We are looking to sign someone today and hopefully another by the end of the
week, and both play up front," said Foyle today.
"One can play anywhere along the front four while the other is a more an out and
out striker.
"We just need some strength and a bit of pace in attack. And obviously we have
got to score more goals – that was probably why we were relegated last season.
"We are happy with them both and they have been impressed with us so it looks
promising.
"Hopefully we are 95 per cent there, if not more, but until they actually sign,
you can't get too excited."
Little has already made one new signing this season with midfielder Paul Carden,
who spent most of last season on loan at Blue Square Premier outfit Cambridge
United, who lost in the Wembley play-off final against Exeter City, joining from
Accrington Stanley.
Wrexham have also been linked with another midfielder Tom Kearney, who has been
at troubled Halifax Town – in administration and facing demotion of at least two
steps down the football pyramid from the Blue Square Premier – for the last two
seasons.
But as well as bolstering his strike force, Little also wants to bring in fresh
faces in the centre-back position.
And although it remains uncertain whether Wales international Steve Evans will
accept the offer of a new deal, Foyle said the search is on to add to the Reds'
back line.
"I think we needed to improve in certain areas and we definitely need to look at
the centre-back position and see what we can do there," added Foyle.
"You have got to make changes if you are relegated.
"That tells you something is not right and you have got to be ruthless – it is
either them or us.
"It is a fresh start with a lot of pressure to take the club back to where it
belongs."
Wrexham are looking for
landlords or landladies to provide accommodation for youth team players next
season.
A good rate is paid per player and accommodation should be in the Wrexham area
convenient to Colliers Park, the club's training ground.
Landlords or landladies who can provide accommodation will also be entitled to
a complimentary ticket for each home game next season.
Anyone who can help or has any queries should telephone The Racecourse on
(01978) 262129.