I'm beginning to get a little concerned about the fixture pile up we are already heading for in the middle of November. We have already called off Histon and Forest Green and with Northwich needing to be rearranged after the Setanta Shield game against Southport has been moved we are likely to be three games behind before the worst of the winter weather arrives. Whilst The Racecourse has a good record of getting games on we will be visiting some lesser grounds during the winter months and a bit of frost or rain could again result in postponements. Games in hand are not as useful as points on the board.

Well the first weekend that Wrexham have not been involved in First Round FA Cup action since I started following them 30 years ago. What did I do with my time, well I took in a tie at Crewe where Ebbsfleet were the visitors and whilst it was nice not to have an emotional tie to either team the fayre on offer was pretty poor and it got me thinking about the great cup ties over the years.....Arsenal (twice), Newcastle, Middlesbrough, West Ham and on and on. Then it was home to read about any potential signings Patrick Suffo looks a good one of he is fit and another combatitive midfielder from Stoke. Dean certainly appears to be getting some backing from Geoff Moss and seems to be bringing in some quality. At least when the next cup competition starts the FA Trophy it will be primarily Saunders team playing Saunders way..........dreams of Wembley suddenly come flooding back........Come on you Reds!

Steve

Well another three points and Deano continues his 100% record in the league. I wonder if Mike remembers this goal!! I thought the two new loan signings showed promise in a side with five changes it was always going to take a while to gel but as the second half progressed De Laet had made one or two good runs and the signs were that with Baynes as well down the right they could form a potent attacking force. Tslakias not quite as positive but plenty to come from him I think.

A special mention to the 11 hardy souls who travelled up from Lewes - they have had a season of turmoil and whilst 11 is a pathetic away following at this level the ones who did travel deserve praise for their efforts so well done guys.

Mark made an interesting point in commentary that 6 of the 10 league goals Wrexham have scored under Saunders have come from the Williams' brothers amazing turn around seeing as neither of them featured regularly under Brian Little - makes you wonder what other little nuggets Deano can find in the squad.

Finally for this blog looking forward to Altrincham away - with any luck as we do not have a game on Saturday we will see a strong Wrexham line up and we can put rest to the nightmare of a performance we gave in the league game there. Come on you Reds!!!!

Steve

Thirty years of supporting the mighty Reds means I have seen many ups and even more downs but this is my first blog and I feel that as I post this we are on an up. Ok yesterday wasn't the greatest performance against Eastwood but you only have to listen to Dean Saunders interview and immediately you start thinking we should have won that game. The guy exudes positivity and this can only be good for our beloved club because the previous incumbent, whatever your views, certainly in my own personal view didn't.

So onwards and upwards three league wins on the spin and still in the FA Cup there are many reasons to be cheerful but to me the main one is our new manager. Strength to your elbow Deano because I really believe you are going to take us back where we belong - The Football League.

Steve