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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 2d

Max Cleworth and George Dobson have played every minute of Wrexham's league season.

Quite the achievement after a summer that saw #WxmAFC spend big to effectively buy a new team.

An analysis of how the pair have shone on their Championship debuts...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Wrexham's Max Cleworth and George Dobson are keeping promotion flame alive

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 2d

Max Cleworth and George Dobson have played every minute of Wrexham's league season.

Quite the achievement after a summer that saw #WxmAFC spend big to effectively buy a new team.

An analysis of how the pair have shone on their Championship debuts...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Wrexham's Max Cleworth and George Dobson are keeping promotion flame alive

www.nytimes.com

Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 4d

The original Wembley had to go due to not being fit for the 21st Century.

But, on the 25th anniversary of the final game played there as England lost to Germany, I still miss the old place. And here's why...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...

Pele called old Wembley 'a cathedral of football', but it simply had to go

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 7d

No celebrities on show at the Hollywood/Documentary Derby (take your pick....) but Wrexham's 1-1 draw with Birmingham City still had plenty of talking points.

Here's the main ones, incl what will constitute a successful season for #WxmAFC & #BCFC

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

Wrexham 1 Birmingham 1: No Hollywood visitors – but what is the aim for these clubs this season?

Last season's League One big-hitters scrapped to a 1-1 draw in their first meeting in the Championship this season

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 10d

Wrexham's draw at Leicester underlined the value of their recruitment, as #WxmAFC now have a squad fit for the Championship with big money signings unable to get in the XI. Conor Coady was a sub but still played an "invaluable" role, according to his manager.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

Conor Coady was supposed to be integral at Wrexham. His role has shifted already

The former Wolves and Leicester defender was perhaps Wrexham's highest-profile signing so far - but he has very quickly been sidelined

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 10d

Wrexham's draw at Leicester underlined the value of their recruitment, as #WxmAFC now have a squad fit for the Championship with big money signings unable to get in the XI. Conor Coady was a sub but still played an "invaluable" role, according to his manager.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

Conor Coady was supposed to be integral at Wrexham. His role has shifted already

The former Wolves and Leicester defender was perhaps Wrexham's highest-profile signing so far - but he has very quickly been sidelined

www.nytimes.com

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 14d

The departure of Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer, plus the sidelining of Elliot Lee in the league, has left Wrexham fans searching for new heroes and the Racecourse atmosphere has suffered as a result.

Today, though, was different as #WxmAFC uncovered a new hero...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

'Ohhh, Issa Kabore...' Have Wrexham found a new hero?

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 14d

The departure of Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer, plus the sidelining of Elliot Lee in the league, has left Wrexham fans searching for new heroes and the Racecourse atmosphere has suffered as a result.

Today, though, was different as #WxmAFC uncovered a new hero...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

'Ohhh, Issa Kabore...' Have Wrexham found a new hero?

www.nytimes.com

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 15d

Wrexham have just one point from 3 home games this season. Quite the contrast to the last 4 campaigns, when #WxmAFC were utterly dominant at The Racecourse Ground.

What's changed? Are Wrexham doing anything different? And what's Phil Parkinson thoughts?

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Wrexham’s home form has been poor, but what is causing this worrying dip?

Wrexham's home form propelled them through the leagues, but has now flatlined. Is it just down to the strength of their Championship rivals?

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 15d

Wrexham have just one point from 3 home games this season. Quite the contrast to the last 4 campaigns, when #WxmAFC were utterly dominant at The Racecourse Ground.

What's changed? Are Wrexham doing anything different? And what's Phil Parkinson thoughts?

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Wrexham’s home form has been poor, but what is causing this worrying dip?

Wrexham's home form propelled them through the leagues, but has now flatlined. Is it just down to the strength of their Championship rivals?

www.nytimes.com

Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 17d

Phil Parkinson wants a glamour tie for Wrexham after beating Reading, while goalscorer Nathan Broadhead is keen on Cardiff. "My dad supports them," he explains.

But what would be best for #WxmAFC season? And can Parkinson make League Cup history again?

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Wrexham could have a League Cup shot at a Premier League giant. Should they want it?

Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Reading put Wrexham into the fourth round of the League Cup for only the fourth time in their history

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 20d

Wrexham's first league win over Norwich City....

⚽️ Formation change explained
🇺🇸 Targeting #USMNT striker
⛔️ Debutants in defence
🤝 Kabore two assists
🗣 Parkinson verdict on new boys
📺 U.S. viewers tune in

#WxmAFC
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

How Wrexham shackled the USMNT’s Josh Sargent, ‘the best striker in the league’

Phil Parkinson tweaked his selection and, inspired by the excellent Issa Kabore, the visitors found a way to prevail

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 22d

"You've just been pecked by the chickens."

Bradford City are a club on the up once again with a winning team on the pitch, record breaking income off it and the fans having an online bit of chicken-related fun that quickly went viral. #BCAFC

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

How Bradford City are full-meme ahead in their bid to climb back up the divisions

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 22d

Forty one years ago today, part one of arguably Europe's biggest upset saw Wrexham earn a first leg lead against Porto.

Seven of the Porto XI eventually knocked out by Div 4 #WxmAFC on away goals would win the European Cup a couple of seasons later...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/574...

Ex-Wrexham players on their 1984 win vs Porto: 'The whole ground fell silent. Total silence'

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 22d

Bradford City - A club on the up...

🏡 Won 24 of last 30 home games
💰 Record £13m turnover this season
🐔 Fans' online fun goes viral
🤝 Togetherness behind scenes
🇺🇸 New sponsor from USA incoming
🐕 Derby win underlines feelgood factor
#BCAFC

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

You’ve just been pecked by this season’s EFL feel-good story

The Yorkshire side were expected to consolidate in League One this season, instead they find themselves level with pacesetters Cardiff City

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 22d

"You've just been pecked by the chickens."

Bradford City are a club on the up once again with a winning team on the pitch, record breaking income off it and the fans having an online bit of chicken-related fun that quickly went viral. #BCAFC

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

How Bradford City are full-meme ahead in their bid to climb back up the divisions

www.nytimes.com

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 26d

"QPR's long-running fanzine came to mind as exactly what Wrexham needed at half-time: A Kick Up The R's."

An afternoon to forget for a #WxmAFC defence torn apart by a team well versed in the Championship but there were still a couple of positives in attack.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Wrexham are still adapting to the Championship rollercoaster. But they need cohesion – and fast

A chastening loss to perennial Championship-dwellers QPR shows how far the Welsh side have to go to adjust to life in the second tier

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 26d

"QPR's long-running fanzine came to mind as exactly what Wrexham needed at half-time: A Kick Up The R's."

An afternoon to forget for a #WxmAFC defence torn apart by a team well versed in the Championship but there were still a couple of positives in attack.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Wrexham are still adapting to the Championship rollercoaster. But they need cohesion – and fast

A chastening loss to perennial Championship-dwellers QPR shows how far the Welsh side have to go to adjust to life in the second tier

www.nytimes.com

Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · 29d

A clean sheet last time out for Wrexham but Phil Parkinson still wants to see better control of the ball from his team.

On deadline day, #WxmAFC signed two more defenders and a holding midfielder. Here, Parkinson explains why...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Wrexham must improve defensively and, crucially, they now might just have the players to do so

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · Sep 11

Cracking exclusive from my colleague Matt Slater earlier today on a proposal to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams.

I'm less enamoured with the idea itself. A few thoughts.... #WxmAFC

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Play-off shake-up would be good news for Wrexham, but bad for football

www.nytimes.com

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · Sep 11

Visiting all 92 Premier League/EFL grounds can take decades.

But what happens when you've achieved this footballing Holy Grail only to then 'lose' two grounds due to relocation/relegation? Do you keep going or not??

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...

Joining the Ninety-Two Club (again): An obsession of visiting every Football League ground continued

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · Sep 11

Visiting all 92 Premier League/EFL grounds can take decades.

But what happens when you've achieved this footballing Holy Grail only to then 'lose' two grounds due to relocation/relegation? Do you keep going or not??

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...

Joining the Ninety-Two Club (again): An obsession of visiting every Football League ground continued

www.nytimes.com

Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · Sep 11

Cracking exclusive from my colleague Matt Slater earlier today on a proposal to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams.

I'm less enamoured with the idea itself. A few thoughts.... #WxmAFC

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Play-off shake-up would be good news for Wrexham, but bad for football

www.nytimes.com

Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · Sep 9

Amid the excitement of Wrexham spending £33m on new signings, there's inevitable sadness for fans over more of the National League title winning heroes departing.

Double promotion winner Ben Tozer knows what it feels like to leave #WxmAFC ...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

Ben Tozer on leaving Wrexham – and why the National League squad will always be special

A hero of Wrexham's march back to the EFL has retired, but his relationship with the club continues

www.nytimes.com

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Richard Sutcliffe @rsooty73.bsky.social · Sep 6

Really enjoyed my recent visit to Everton's new stadium.

Not only is the location in the old docks a treat but #EFC have worked really hard to make fans feel at home. Particularly enjoyed the nods to Archibald Leitch, the architect who helped design Goodison.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

How Everton made their sparkling new Hill Dickinson stadium feel like home

www.nytimes.com