Big Andy
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I'm going to the friendly tomorrow against Fleetwood, me and 4 kids cost me £35, which isn't to be sniffed at.
Saw one of the players from the women's team got a bit of stick from Wrexham locals the other day. There was some red carpet interview where she said:
"Have you seen the amazing looking cars and the buildings and the people? It’s beautiful! It’s not like Wrexham. You know, I was walking down the street and there are these flowers, cactus. You wouldn’t see that in Wrexham because unfortunately it would get destroyed. Out here, there’s so much respect. And I’ve got a lot of respect for people who respect their country, you know?"
Never been to Wrexham and I don't imagine it's great but it's probably not a good idea to be critical of the place you're representing. Also obvious that they're in a bit of a bubble on the tour, lots of shitholes in the USA too. Understandable to a degree I suppose, getting to visit places and do things she mightn't have dreamed of at one point and getting a bit carried away with the experience. Add in no media training etc.
They don't appear to be very good, got beat 9-0 by a team that plays in the regional California league.
Not sure the Uni would sell them, solid investment and they’ve sold other land in last few years so don’t think they’re desperate for cash. I also think a lot of Unis want to own/control the accommodation as reassuring to students.Are you from Wrexham or nearby?
I'd imagine they're contemplating buying the student apartments. £11m is obviously a lot for a L1 club but isn't for a PL club or a big Championship club, particularly since it's an investment which increases revenue.
Not sure the Uni would sell them, solid investment and they’ve sold other land in last few years so don’t think they’re desperate for cash. I also think a lot of Unis want to own/control the accommodation as reassuring to students.
£11m was cost to Uni several years ago.. imagine it’d be quite a bit higher now.
Club and Uni have a decent relationship and think they’re both happy doing their own thing and getting on as neighbours.
Be interesting to see how they take this next step up as bigger jump than last season. Might go watch a couple.
I moved here 18 months ago, and can fully agree with her. The villages around the town are really nice, but the centre is skaghead central.
Wrexham has been a shitheap for years, and while they'll be able to regenerate a bit of it, I can't see much changing.
As I've said before, it's absolutely hilarious that the documentary has a load of Americans flying all the way over here to spend time in Wrexham. When they ask what there is to do in Wrexham other than attend a game, they are inevitably told to either head across Wales to Snowdonia or Anglesey, or up the road to Chester.
Wrexham has been a shitheap for years, and while they'll be able to regenerate a bit of it, I can't see much changing.
As I've said before, it's absolutely hilarious that the documentary has a load of Americans flying all the way over here to spend time in Wrexham. When they ask what there is to do in Wrexham other than attend a game, they are inevitably told to either head across Wales to Snowdonia or Anglesey, or up the road to Chester.
Wrexham would still be quite quaint and pretty to Americans or Canadians.
North American towns of similar sizes would be very boring with no history. Just strip malls and suburbs with no real town center.
I went to pick up the tickets before and there was a coach load of yanks there, they’re all staying in Chester.Wrexham has been a shitheap for years, and while they'll be able to regenerate a bit of it, I can't see much changing.
As I've said before, it's absolutely hilarious that the documentary has a load of Americans flying all the way over here to spend time in Wrexham. When they ask what there is to do in Wrexham other than attend a game, they are inevitably told to either head across Wales to Snowdonia or Anglesey, or up the road to Chester.
Beg to differThere's not much quaint or pretty about Wrexham.
There's not much quaint or pretty about Wrexham.
There are nicer places in North Wales for sure.There's not much quaint or pretty about Wrexham.
I haven't been there but it looks nice enough on Google maps
The Parish Church.There's not much quaint or pretty about Wrexham.
The Parish Church.
You’re not a fan of Wrexham are you? … did you get mugged or something?
That's one of the things I've never understood about this forum, how people can post totally insulting things about towns, cities, regions or whatever. Maybe I'm just not in on the the joke, in which case, my bad, but otherwise why would a person call a town a "shitheap" repeatedly? Unless (maybe) you're from there, in which case the self-deprecation element would perhaps make it less obnoxious. It's all well and good to dislike a town, but why the need to be so mouthy about it? Even if you feel the need to let everybody know how much you dislike it, surely there are less disrespectful ways to do it?
That's one of the things I've never understood about this forum, how people can post totally insulting things about towns, cities, regions or whatever. Maybe I'm just not in on the the joke, in which case, my bad, but otherwise why would a person call a town a "shitheap" repeatedly? Unless (maybe) you're from there, in which case the self-deprecation element would perhaps make it less obnoxious. It's all well and good to dislike a town, but why the need to be so mouthy about it? Even if you feel the need to let everybody know how much you dislike it, surely there are less disrespectful ways to do it?
Yes, that's perfectly possible.You're being a bit precious.
it is , its in Acrefair.. theres a football pitch underneath it. Had one of my finest performances there .. Great memories of the place.That's not in Wrexham. It doesn't even get past Ruabon.
it is , its in Acrefair.. theres a football pitch underneath it. Had one of my finest performances there .. Great memories of the place.
Im from N Wales, 10 miles out from Wrexham, Went to uni there.. the town centre is a shit hole, but there are like 32 boroughs or something in wrexham and some of them are lovely tbh. i guarantee though most of these Americans who'll come over will spend more time in Chester.
Did he play for our academy?
Yes.
£180 for a season "pass" including all 46 league matches. Have they done this before?
A very good one going by the signings they've made so far. They'll need to replace the manager soon enough though.Do they have a chance of staying up in league 1 this year?
Interesting. Do you watch the lower leagues? And I am not sure they will replace him unless they get relegated based on what he has done for them? Of rather let’s says he keep them up this year and has a terrible performance to start year 2 then they will think about it.A very good one going by the signings they've made so far. They'll need to replace the manager soon enough though.
On and off. He's done well for them, yeah, but eventually head has to overrule heart if they want to improve.Interesting. Do you watch the lower leagues? And I am not sure they will replace him unless they get relegated based on what he has done for them? Of rather let’s says he keep them up this year and has a terrible performance to start year 2 then they will think about it.
Gotcha. If they have made good signings any chance of them going up this year based on the competition? Or is that too fairy tale like?On and off. He's done well for them, yeah, but eventually head has to overrule heart if they want to improve.