Richard Sutcliffe

Wrexham, Cardiff, and a north-south Wales rivalry that is about more than just football On Tuesday, Wrexham will face Cardiff for the first time in 21 years – a lot has changed at the two clubs since their last meeting...

Wrexham v Cardiff, North v South...

Either way, tonight's resumption of a rivalry going back decades is a big deal for #WxmAFC and the #Bluebirds

A couple of ex-managers and a couple of loyal fans explain what the League Cup 4th round tie means...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Wrexham, Cardiff, and a north-south Wales rivalry that is about more than just football On Tuesday, Wrexham will face Cardiff for the first time in 21 years – a lot has changed at the two clubs since their last meeting...

Wrexham v Cardiff, North v South...

Either way, tonight's resumption of a rivalry going back decades is a big deal for #WxmAFC and the #Bluebirds

A couple of ex-managers and a couple of loyal fans explain what the League Cup 4th round tie means...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Wrexham, Cardiff, and a north-south Wales rivalry that is about more than just football On Tuesday, Wrexham will face Cardiff for the first time in 21 years – a lot has changed at the two clubs since their last meeting...

Wrexham, Cardiff, and a football rivalry that will be reignited tomorrow for the first time in a generation.

Through the eyes of those involved on both sides of Wales' north-south divide. #WxmAFC #Bluebirds

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Wrexham, Cardiff, and a north-south Wales rivalry that is about more than just football On Tuesday, Wrexham will face Cardiff for the first time in 21 years – a lot has changed at the two clubs since their last meeting...

Wrexham, Cardiff, and a football rivalry that will be reignited tomorrow for the first time in a generation.

Through the eyes of those involved on both sides of Wales' north-south divide. #WxmAFC #Bluebirds

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Wrexham proved their progress at Middlesbrough - now they must push for more

A first league fixture against Middlesbrough shows how far Wrexham have come since hosting FC Halifax Town 3 years to the day.

A battling 1-1 draw also offered a few pointers as to how far #WxmAFC still have to go to be genuine top two contenders like #Boro

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Wrexham proved their progress at Middlesbrough - now they must push for more

A first league fixture against Middlesbrough shows how far Wrexham have come since hosting FC Halifax Town 3 years to the day.

A battling 1-1 draw also offered a few pointers as to how far #WxmAFC still have to go to be genuine top two contenders like #Boro

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Wrexham's first home league win since April will breathe new life into their season

A much needed home win for Wrexham, not least in how it keeps the distracting outside noise quiet ahead of taking on the top two.

Pleasing too to defend a lead, as no Championship team has dropped more points (9) from winning positions as #WxmAFC this season.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

Wrexham's first home league win since April will breathe new life into their season

A much needed home win for Wrexham, not least in how it keeps the distracting outside noise quiet ahead of taking on the top two.

Pleasing too to defend a lead, as no Championship team has dropped more points (9) from winning positions as #WxmAFC this season.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

It is time for Wrexham to play Kieffer Moore and Nathan Broadhead together

Wrexham's recruitment was done with 3-4-2-1 in mind.
It's worked well in recent weeks but too many players were below par at Stoke.
Oxford is surely the time for record signing Nathan Broadhead to join Kieffer Moore and Josh Windass as the front three?

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Josh Windass: 'My American in-laws knew more about Wrexham than me!'

Wrexham's Josh Windass talks...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Choosing Wrexham
💪 Strong dressing room
👋 Leaving #SWFC
🇬🇧 Turning down Rangers
⚽️ Chasing Premier League
🎬 Filming his own documentary
🇺🇸 U.S. in-laws knowing more about #WxmAFC than him when first approached in the summer.

The Accu stadium and an American owner's long-term vision to reinvigorate Huddersfield Town

For the first time, Huddersfield Town control their Accu Stadium home on a 300-year lease.

Here, owner Kevin Nagle outlines his vision for the future, including the creation of a new "downtown". #HTAFC

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

The Accu stadium and an American owner's long-term vision to reinvigorate Huddersfield Town

For the first time, Huddersfield Town control their Accu Stadium home on a 300-year lease.

Here, owner Kevin Nagle outlines his vision for the future, including the creation of a new "downtown". #HTAFC

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

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

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

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...

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

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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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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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?

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...

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?

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?

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 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

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...

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

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

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

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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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

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...

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

"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...

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

"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

"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...