@LeaderRich

Proud dad. Wrexham FC reporter for the Wrexham Leader newspaper. Views my own.

 Wrexham, Wales
Joined February 2013
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This is my 23rd season covering @Wrexham_AFC for the Wrexham Leader and I'm looking forward to bringing you comprehensive coverage of the Reds throughout the campaign once again. Here's the benefits of taking up our subscription offer. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26530…

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Wrexham's second campaign in the Championship is underway and there's already been plenty of excitement.

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A former Premier League manager described Phil Parkinson's achievements with @Wrexham_AFC as "extraordinary" and he's backed the Reds boss to turn things around following a slow start to the season. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26669…

Pulis backs 'extraordinary' Wrexham boss Parkinson to turn it around

Tony Pulis has thrown his support behind Phil Parkinson, describing Wrexham's rise through the divisions as "extraordinary" and insisting the Reds can still climb the table despite their slow start...

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12 games gone in the Championship and @Wrexham_AFC's record is exactly the same as last season, but how do does that compare to previous campaigns in the second tier? leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26670…

Wrexham match last season's record again after 12 games

A quarter of the season has gone and Wrexham’s record is virtually a mirror image of the same stage last season.

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Max Cleworth is the last one of 10 players who won back-to-back-to-back promotions and is still with @Wrexham_AFC and Phil Parkinson says the defender is "symbolic of what we've achieved" during the club's rapid rise up the divisions. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26657…

Parkinson hails Cleworth as symbol of Wrexham's journey

Phil Parkinson believes Max Cleworth is the perfect example of Wrexham's remarkable journey after becoming the last remaining player at The Racecourse to have secured a record-breaking three succes...

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Playing with 2 strikers in Preston win worked but @Wrexham_AFC then drew a blank in defeat at Blackburn so Phil Parkinson reflects on the system. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26669…

Goals missing in Blackburn loss but Wrexham boss Parkinson sticks by new system

Phil Parkinson insists Wrexham's new-look attacking formation is moving in the right direction despite being left frustrated by a lack of a cutting edge in front of goal at the weekend.

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It's still early days but @Wrexham_AFC boss Phil Parkinson is enjoying working with new Sporting Director Steve Nickson, although he says the full benefits of his appointment will be seen over a longer period. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26667…

Wrexham boss Parkinson sees long-term benefits of Nickson arrival

Phil Parkinson says new recruitment chief Steve Nickson has settled in well at Wrexham but he expects the full benefits of his appointment to be seen over a longer period.

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Callum O'Hare on the wait for his first @Wrexham_AFC goal and the attacking midfielder admits the Reds just weren't good enough in loss at Blackburn and only had half chances to show for their efforts. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26670…

Wrexham midfielder O'Hare keeping the faith as goal wait goes on

Callum O'Hare insists he will not let his wait for a first Wrexham goal affect him and believing the breakthrough will come if he continues getting into the right positions.

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It's still early days but @Wrexham_AFC boss Phil Parkinson is enjoying working with new Sporting Director Steve Nickson, although he says the full benefits of his appointment will be seen over a longer period. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26667…

Wrexham boss Parkinson sees long-term benefits of Nickson arrival

Phil Parkinson says new recruitment chief Steve Nickson has settled in well at Wrexham but he expects the full benefits of his appointment to be seen over a longer period.

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Callum O'Hare on the wait for his first @Wrexham_AFC goal and the attacking midfielder admits the Reds just weren't good enough in loss at Blackburn and only had half chances to show for their efforts. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26670…

Wrexham midfielder O'Hare keeping the faith as goal wait goes on

Callum O'Hare insists he will not let his wait for a first Wrexham goal affect him and believing the breakthrough will come if he continues getting into the right positions.

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Playing with 2 strikers in Preston win worked but @Wrexham_AFC then drew a blank in defeat at Blackburn so Phil Parkinson reflects on the system. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26669…

Goals missing in Blackburn loss but Wrexham boss Parkinson sticks by new system

Phil Parkinson insists Wrexham's new-look attacking formation is moving in the right direction despite being left frustrated by a lack of a cutting edge in front of goal at the weekend.

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THE FINAL WORD: A look back on Saturday's hugely disappointing defeat at Blackburn when @Wrexham_AFC never looked like scoring despite having more than 20 attempts but few decent chances. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26668…

THE FINAL WORD: Lots of shots but nothing to show for it as Wrexham are punished

One shot on target from 23 efforts on goal says it all as Wrexham suffered a 2-0 defeat against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

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Phil Parkinson has urged other players to step up to the plate in the absence of the injured Josh Windass, @Wrexham_AFC's top scorer and player of the season in 25-26. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26667…

Wrexham boss Parkinson: Others must step up without Windass

Phil Parkinson admitted Wrexham missed the clinical edge of injured forward Josh Windass at Blackburn Rovers but insists others must shoulder the responsibility while last season's top scorer remains...

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VIDEO: See the moment Rob and Ryan enter the stadium and take their seats at Maidenhead to see their first ever live @Wrexham_AFC game 5 years today. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26667…

VIDEO: Five years on - the day Rob and Ryan first watched Wrexham

Time goes fast when you're having fun!

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Five talking points from Saturday's defeat at Blackburn including @Wrexham_AFC's struggle to string a run of results together and build momentum, and how the Reds never looked like scoring at Ewood Park. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26669…

Five things we learned from Wrexham's Championship defeat at Blackburn

Wrexham will aim look to bounce back from another disappointing Championship defeat when they head to Sheffield United on Friday night.

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THE FINAL WORD: A look back on Saturday's hugely disappointing defeat at Blackburn when @Wrexham_AFC never looked like scoring despite having more than 20 attempts but few decent chances. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26668…

THE FINAL WORD: Lots of shots but nothing to show for it as Wrexham are punished

One shot on target from 23 efforts on goal says it all as Wrexham suffered a 2-0 defeat against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

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Phil Parkinson has urged other players to step up to the plate in the absence of the injured Josh Windass, @Wrexham_AFC's top scorer and player of the season in 25-26. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26667…

Wrexham boss Parkinson: Others must step up without Windass

Phil Parkinson admitted Wrexham missed the clinical edge of injured forward Josh Windass at Blackburn Rovers but insists others must shoulder the responsibility while last season's top scorer remains...

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VIDEO: See the moment Rob and Ryan enter the stadium and take their seats at Maidenhead to see their first ever live @Wrexham_AFC game 5 years today. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26667…

VIDEO: Five years on - the day Rob and Ryan first watched Wrexham

Time goes fast when you're having fun!

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“We’ve had 23 attempts but to only have one of those on target, we have to look at that." - @Wrexham_AFC boss Phil Parkinson after 2-0 defeat at Blackburn Rovers. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26667…

Phil Parkinson left frustrated by Wrexham's lack of cutting edge

Phil Parkinson felt Wrexham created enough opportunities to take something from their game against Blackburn Rovers but admitted a lack of quality in key moments proved costly.

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Player ratings: Not a good day for @Wrexham_AFC who didn't look like scoring in defeat at Blackburn. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26667…

Player ratings as Wrexham pay the price in defeat at Blackburn

It was tough going for Wrexham who lost 2-0 against Blackburn Rovers at a wet and windy Ewood Park.

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Disappointing 2-0 defeat for @Wrexham_AFC who had chances but only one shot on target with Blackburn more clinical. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26667…

Wrexham beaten 2-0 at Blackburn as Gudjohnsen bags a double

Wrexham suffered a 2-0 Championship defeat against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

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Player ratings: Not a good day for @Wrexham_AFC who didn't look like scoring in defeat at Blackburn. leaderlive.co.uk/sport/26667…

Player ratings as Wrexham pay the price in defeat at Blackburn

It was tough going for Wrexham who lost 2-0 against Blackburn Rovers at a wet and windy Ewood Park.

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