John told Wrexham I was on 50 per cent more than I was actually getting at Hereford so money-wise, I did pretty well out of the move!” Dean Saunders left to join Doncaster Rovers in September 2011 to be replaced by striker Andy Morrell as manager. The club had become a renowned FA Cup team under manager John Neal but promotion to the Second Division eluded them. So where people can turn around and say, ‘We didn’t think you were good enough’ my record against First Division clubs was as good as anyone’s.”

George Pilkington's penalty extended Luton's aggregate lead but Wrexham rallied in the second half with Adrian Cieslewicz replying.Having won the home leg 1-0, Wrexham found themselves trailing 3-0 at a rain sodden Estadio das Antas but two Jake King goal brought them level on away goals.

The story of their involvement is now unfolding, but the story that precedes them makes for an interesting script. The world's third oldest club Dixie McNeil missed the remainder of the season through injury as Wrexham cruised to promotion but with 13 league goals in 23 appearances he had done more than his share in securing the title. The Wrexham public took McNeil to their hearts both on and off the pitch and their affection for him has never wavered.Wrexham managed four seasons in the second division and, after a slow start, McNeil proved again that he could score goals at that level, even well into his mid 30’s. Dumped out by the North Walians, Newcastle rallied around their fellow North East side for the replay instead to make for a momentous occasion for both Blyth and Wrexham. The Club understands the emotion and passion that comes with attending the match as a fan but must reiterate that the safety of players, managers and supporters on both sides remains our priority.Emery would play 44 league games during the 1974/1975 season as Hereford finished 10th in the league. The next season would be the greatest in Hereford United’s history. Wrexham's opponents were Welsh rivals Newport County, who were seeking a return to the Football League after 25 years. The club's very existence was at stake as fans stepped up their protests against Hamilton's plans. A High Court ruling ultimately ruled in favour of the club's administrators, Hamilton was defeated and the club was sold. Wrexham, had again reached Europe via the Welsh Cup and were paired against Portuguese giants Porto, beaten finalists in the previous season's Cup Winners' Cup The vast majority of fans have – and continue to – support the Club in an appropriate manner and are a credit to Wrexham AFC, but we will seek the strongest possible punishment for those who enter the field of play, or engage in any other unacceptable behaviour.

The first 40-years or so in the Football League were pretty uneventful apart from one promotion, a couple of relegations and ignominy of finishing bottom of the Football League in 1966. Wrexham players celebrate their Welsh Cup win in 1972 Fortunes change in 60s Following requests at the last home game, we will have match-day programmes for sale at the Cent. Kiosks We beat Cardiff at home 4-1 that season. I scored in that game, but it was exciting times and being a part of it and as a local lad it was brilliant” Griffiths would lead Wrexham to further Cup exploits, reaching the last eight of the FA Cup and League Cup but crucially promotion as Third Division champions.As a result of tonight’s game, Mold Road will be closed between 9.30pm-10.30pm – please take care when leaving the Racecourse Ground. Travel information Wrexham finished fourth on 84 points and were paired with seventh placed Eastleigh, the lowest of all the play-off teams, in an eliminator. Holwell’s most famous son was Dixie McNeil(born 16 January 1947 in Melton Mowbray) who famously played as a striker. As a schoolboy, McNeil signed for his local club Leicester City F.C.after playing for Holwell Works. However he did not fit into the First Division side’s plans and was released. He eventually made his football leaguedebut for Exeter City F.C.in the 1966-67 seasonagainst Wrexham, a club he would later play for and manage. Then it was Newcastle United at St James’ Park where his two goals – including a last minute half volley to secure a 2-2 draw – earned Wrexham another replay where he notched another two in a 4-1 win.