1 00:00:07,048 --> 00:00:08,717 [fans cheering] 2 00:00:09,259 --> 00:00:11,553 {\an8}[Griffiths] Seconds left. Still 1-nil. 3 00:00:11,553 --> 00:00:15,015 {\an8}Jones is through against Morgan. Jones! 4 00:00:16,433 --> 00:00:18,184 - Wonderful save by Morgan. - [fans cheering] 5 00:00:18,184 --> 00:00:22,522 Wrexham win the Genero Adran League's promotion play-off. 6 00:00:22,522 --> 00:00:27,277 They will play next year in the Genero Premier League. 7 00:00:27,277 --> 00:00:30,280 [Hughes] Oh, proved a hundred percent that we can do it, you know? 8 00:00:30,280 --> 00:00:33,616 {\an8}Girls can play football. We can just-- just smash it. 9 00:00:33,616 --> 00:00:37,370 So that is what we did on that day with everyone watching. 10 00:00:38,371 --> 00:00:40,999 [cheering] 11 00:00:40,999 --> 00:00:45,295 {\an8}It went off in style, didn't it? Last season was really important for us. 12 00:00:45,295 --> 00:00:48,298 But what we do wanna do is give it the platform that it deserves, 13 00:00:48,298 --> 00:00:51,092 and I feel that that game on the Racecourse, 14 00:00:51,092 --> 00:00:53,887 and subsequently, then promotion at the end of the season, 15 00:00:53,887 --> 00:00:57,265 has gone some way to giving it that platform 16 00:00:57,265 --> 00:00:59,559 that I feel that women's football should have. 17 00:01:00,477 --> 00:01:03,980 [McElhenney] We fully and wholeheartedly believe 18 00:01:03,980 --> 00:01:06,941 that this is a club that can become the best women's team in the world. 19 00:01:07,650 --> 00:01:09,611 ♪ Straight to the top ♪ 20 00:01:14,115 --> 00:01:17,744 [Clair] Let's get it sorted. Touch out, straight in, quick as you can. 21 00:01:17,744 --> 00:01:18,912 Go! 22 00:01:18,912 --> 00:01:21,581 [Owen] Going into the coming season, 23 00:01:21,581 --> 00:01:25,585 we do have to go into a league that is significantly stronger 24 00:01:25,585 --> 00:01:27,545 than the league we were in previously. 25 00:01:28,213 --> 00:01:30,048 I think there will be a target on our backs. 26 00:01:31,591 --> 00:01:33,760 But if we wanna be the best team, 27 00:01:33,760 --> 00:01:36,554 we've gotta be competing with the best in this country. 28 00:01:40,558 --> 00:01:43,686 ♪ Don't forget where you came from ♪ 29 00:01:43,686 --> 00:01:46,439 ♪ Don't forget what you're made of ♪ 30 00:01:46,439 --> 00:01:49,317 ♪ The ones who were there ♪ 31 00:01:49,317 --> 00:01:52,487 ♪ When no one else would care ♪ 32 00:01:52,487 --> 00:01:55,657 ♪ Don't be afraid to cry now ♪ 33 00:01:55,657 --> 00:01:59,828 ♪ Even when the world comes crashing in ♪ 34 00:02:02,038 --> 00:02:06,000 ♪ Don't forget to sing when you win ♪ 35 00:02:11,131 --> 00:02:15,301 ♪ Don't forget to sing when you win ♪ 36 00:02:28,189 --> 00:02:29,232 [sighs] 37 00:02:29,232 --> 00:02:30,567 Good morning. 38 00:02:30,567 --> 00:02:33,027 It is-- What time is it? [sighs] 39 00:02:33,027 --> 00:02:34,320 It's ten to 08:00. 40 00:02:34,320 --> 00:02:36,489 So, we are just leaving home. 41 00:02:36,489 --> 00:02:38,783 - Gonna take Nancy to nursery. - Hooray. 42 00:02:38,783 --> 00:02:41,119 - [Davies] Are you ready to go? Let's go. - Yeah. 43 00:02:41,119 --> 00:02:42,871 So we're going into the Adran Premier League, 44 00:02:42,871 --> 00:02:45,623 which is the top league in women's football in Wales. 45 00:02:45,623 --> 00:02:49,502 What that means then is we're going from what was a regionalized league 46 00:02:49,502 --> 00:02:50,837 into a national league. 47 00:02:50,837 --> 00:02:54,924 Semipro, to us, certainly means the standard is actually gonna raise, 48 00:02:54,924 --> 00:02:56,551 and it's gonna raise significantly. 49 00:02:56,551 --> 00:03:01,347 [Hughes] We have the gym tonight before training for Wrexham football, 50 00:03:01,347 --> 00:03:04,559 which usually we train on a Tuesday or Thursday. 51 00:03:04,559 --> 00:03:07,145 Things feel like they're really kicking up a gear. 52 00:03:07,145 --> 00:03:08,646 - [Jones] Yeah. - And that's a good thing. 53 00:03:08,646 --> 00:03:11,941 I guess us going for semipro does have that added pressure 54 00:03:11,941 --> 00:03:14,444 {\an8}because we've got the facilities to be the best. 55 00:03:14,444 --> 00:03:16,237 {\an8}So it's going to show that on the pitch now. 56 00:03:16,237 --> 00:03:19,574 {\an8}They've moved stadia now to the Rock, 57 00:03:19,574 --> 00:03:23,745 {\an8}um, which is a significantly more sophisticated setup. 58 00:03:24,329 --> 00:03:28,041 {\an8}[Owen] We've also brought in Zoe Clair, who's the strength and conditioning coach. 59 00:03:28,041 --> 00:03:30,710 {\an8}Open your hips up then. Drive your arms, drive your arms. 60 00:03:30,710 --> 00:03:32,128 Get them knees nice and high. 61 00:03:32,128 --> 00:03:35,256 [Owen] We've brought in Lindsay Morris, our sports therapist. 62 00:03:35,256 --> 00:03:38,134 {\an8}Go back, open your groins out there and right over the gate. 63 00:03:38,676 --> 00:03:42,305 {\an8}But what it also means is that we're gonna be paying the players to play. 64 00:03:42,305 --> 00:03:45,350 Let's go! Two v. one! There's the ball! Play! 65 00:03:46,267 --> 00:03:48,102 [Hughes] We get paid. I mean, don't get me wrong. 66 00:03:48,102 --> 00:03:50,980 {\an8}It's not much, but it's more than I've ever been paid before. 67 00:03:50,980 --> 00:03:55,693 {\an8}And, um, with my work-life balance, I'm now doing part-time at the prison. 68 00:03:55,693 --> 00:03:58,154 So, let's get this day started. 69 00:03:58,154 --> 00:04:00,198 Players have essentially got two jobs now. 70 00:04:00,198 --> 00:04:04,535 ♪ She's a hardworking woman She's so clean ♪ 71 00:04:04,535 --> 00:04:08,039 ♪ A hardworking woman She's so neat ♪ 72 00:04:08,039 --> 00:04:11,501 [Owen] They've got full-time jobs outside of football. 73 00:04:11,501 --> 00:04:13,753 They've got school. They've got university, 74 00:04:13,753 --> 00:04:17,799 but the football side of it now has moved from recreational. 75 00:04:17,799 --> 00:04:19,801 It's-- it's gone into employment. 76 00:04:19,801 --> 00:04:23,096 {\an8}Shall we start with the new website launch? 77 00:04:23,096 --> 00:04:24,180 {\an8}Yeah. 78 00:04:24,180 --> 00:04:26,015 I think I'd be lying if I said it's been easy. 79 00:04:26,015 --> 00:04:28,017 ♪ She's working so hard ♪ 80 00:04:28,017 --> 00:04:33,690 I go from match day, to marketing meetings, to mum mode. 81 00:04:33,690 --> 00:04:35,775 You know, sometimes multiple times a day. 82 00:04:35,775 --> 00:04:41,239 We've asked last year when they were in the amateur status, could we pay them? 83 00:04:41,239 --> 00:04:44,200 The answer was no by rule. And then in this league, there's-- 84 00:04:44,200 --> 00:04:46,661 You have limits on what you're allowed to pay them. 85 00:04:46,661 --> 00:04:50,790 Just another one of the really fun UK regulations in football 86 00:04:50,790 --> 00:04:53,418 that hold you back from doing some of the things that you wanna do. 87 00:04:53,418 --> 00:04:54,585 [Clair] Ready? Let's go. 88 00:04:55,378 --> 00:04:57,297 [Ker] If they were to win the Adran Premier, 89 00:04:57,297 --> 00:05:00,425 that would see them go into the Women's Champions League. 90 00:05:00,425 --> 00:05:02,802 [Owen] Champions League is a European competition 91 00:05:02,802 --> 00:05:07,640 where clubs who win their respective leagues in their domestic countries 92 00:05:07,640 --> 00:05:10,685 then go and compete with the clubs in other countries. 93 00:05:10,685 --> 00:05:14,355 I don't think it's gonna be quite so easy, this nex-- This new season. 94 00:05:14,355 --> 00:05:16,065 It's gonna be more challenging for you guys. 95 00:05:16,065 --> 00:05:17,734 Much more competitive, isn't it? You know? 96 00:05:17,734 --> 00:05:21,237 I don't think you can expect to be going 12 games unbeaten this time. 97 00:05:21,237 --> 00:05:22,572 Yeah, no. A hundred percent. 98 00:05:22,572 --> 00:05:25,241 [Ker] The challenge is that they've come out of a division 99 00:05:25,241 --> 00:05:27,577 which they absolutely dominated last year, 100 00:05:27,577 --> 00:05:30,663 uh, and into a division with-with a couple of other big fish. 101 00:05:32,165 --> 00:05:33,499 [Owen] Cardiff and Swansea 102 00:05:33,499 --> 00:05:38,046 generally tend to be the top two teams with-- Within this country. 103 00:05:38,588 --> 00:05:41,049 [Dionne Jones] So, Swansea. First game of the season. 104 00:05:41,049 --> 00:05:43,885 God, could you have had a worse draw than that? 105 00:05:43,885 --> 00:05:45,720 [Lili Jones] I know. For first game of the season, 106 00:05:45,720 --> 00:05:46,971 first game back in the prem, 107 00:05:46,971 --> 00:05:51,267 to play six-time champions is something that... [chuckles] ...you don't really want, 108 00:05:51,267 --> 00:05:54,771 but we've prepared well, and I think we're more excited than anxious 109 00:05:54,771 --> 00:05:57,815 to show people what Wrexham Women are made of really. 110 00:06:00,651 --> 00:06:02,779 [fans cheering] 111 00:06:02,779 --> 00:06:05,406 [Griffiths] Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Rock, 112 00:06:05,406 --> 00:06:09,118 home to Wrexham AFC Women who welcome Swansea City, 113 00:06:09,118 --> 00:06:12,622 last year's Genero Adran Premier runners-up. 114 00:06:12,622 --> 00:06:16,834 It is an historic afternoon for Wrexham as they make their first appearance 115 00:06:16,834 --> 00:06:19,587 in the National League since 2015. 116 00:06:19,587 --> 00:06:23,007 I would hope that, um, Wrexham wins today. 117 00:06:23,007 --> 00:06:24,675 [fan] I think they've got really good defenders, 118 00:06:24,675 --> 00:06:27,011 and I think it will be really hard for Wrexham to get through it, 119 00:06:27,011 --> 00:06:29,263 but I'm sure we'll succeed and get through it. 120 00:06:29,847 --> 00:06:33,601 ♪ Oh, you better start running Oh, you better start running ♪ 121 00:06:33,601 --> 00:06:35,436 ♪ Oh, you better start running ♪ 122 00:06:36,020 --> 00:06:37,146 ♪ The lion is coming ♪ 123 00:06:39,023 --> 00:06:41,401 [Griffiths] It'll be Swansea City to kick off. 124 00:06:41,401 --> 00:06:45,154 Today's teams, Wrexham will have Delyth Morgan in goal. 125 00:06:45,154 --> 00:06:48,866 {\an8}I'm Del Morgan, and I'm a goalkeeper for Wrexham Women FC. 126 00:06:48,866 --> 00:06:51,160 [Griffiths] Swansea first to react. 127 00:06:51,160 --> 00:06:52,245 Ball forward. 128 00:06:52,245 --> 00:06:57,250 Stacey John-Davis almost clear in on goal, but Delyth Morgan had read the threat. 129 00:06:58,126 --> 00:07:00,044 [Morgan] And you've gotta be crazy to be a goalkeeper. 130 00:07:00,044 --> 00:07:02,004 It's a really mentally tough position as well. 131 00:07:02,004 --> 00:07:05,299 If you make a mistake, nine times out of ten, it's cost a goal. 132 00:07:05,299 --> 00:07:08,052 [Griffiths] Then there's a long-range shot! Good save by Morgan. 133 00:07:08,052 --> 00:07:10,680 Del is the bedrock on which the women's team success is based. 134 00:07:10,680 --> 00:07:12,849 I mean, ultimately, you know, they say, 135 00:07:12,849 --> 00:07:15,309 "Attack wins games and defense wins championships." 136 00:07:16,310 --> 00:07:19,063 [McElhenney] I would put her up there just as important as Rosie 137 00:07:19,063 --> 00:07:22,608 because the second most important thing to winning football games, 138 00:07:22,608 --> 00:07:25,987 beyond scoring goals, is not allowing goals into the net. 139 00:07:25,987 --> 00:07:32,034 And, um, Del stopped so many sure goals last year, um, to-to secure promotion. 140 00:07:33,411 --> 00:07:35,955 [Griffiths] Morgan clears towards Hughes. 141 00:07:35,955 --> 00:07:38,332 Keeps it in really well. 142 00:07:38,332 --> 00:07:41,210 Looking for the intercept, but Rosie Hughes picks it up again. 143 00:07:42,462 --> 00:07:45,256 On to Pritchard. Pritchard's in the area! 144 00:07:45,256 --> 00:07:47,508 Pritchard scores! 145 00:07:47,508 --> 00:07:53,639 {\an8}Rebecca Pritchard's scored Wrexham's first goal in the Genero Adran Premier. 146 00:07:54,557 --> 00:07:58,478 Played the year for Wrexham Ladies while doing my first year at uni. 147 00:07:58,478 --> 00:08:02,148 And then after that, I did one year at Everton, 148 00:08:02,148 --> 00:08:04,025 and they released me at the end of the year. 149 00:08:04,025 --> 00:08:06,569 One of the big things was my-- 150 00:08:07,653 --> 00:08:10,990 [Griffiths] Looking to cross dangerously. She does so. It's spilt! 151 00:08:10,990 --> 00:08:14,494 {\an8}It's a goal for Swansea City. Wrexham have conceded. 152 00:08:14,494 --> 00:08:16,913 {\an8}Swansea City are back in the game. 153 00:08:16,913 --> 00:08:19,123 [Morgan] If I made a mistake at the start of the game, 154 00:08:19,123 --> 00:08:21,292 that was it. I was gone. I couldn't deal with it, 155 00:08:21,292 --> 00:08:23,127 and I was just awful for the rest of the game. 156 00:08:23,127 --> 00:08:26,047 I really suffered from, like, weak mental toughness. 157 00:08:26,881 --> 00:08:29,842 And I remember that day when I got released by Everton. 158 00:08:29,842 --> 00:08:31,344 I was devastated. 159 00:08:32,220 --> 00:08:34,972 But I look back now, it's actually the kick that I needed. 160 00:08:35,515 --> 00:08:39,560 [Griffiths] It looks as if Delyth Morgan's evening is over, 161 00:08:40,228 --> 00:08:43,689 and it'll be Charlotte Bolland to take her place. 162 00:08:44,482 --> 00:08:48,778 I think I've learned over the years to not be so harsh on myself, 163 00:08:48,778 --> 00:08:50,863 'cause it caught me out when I was younger. 164 00:08:50,863 --> 00:08:53,074 [commentator] Well, with Morgan off the pitch, 165 00:08:53,074 --> 00:08:55,117 Swansea need to press on their advantage. 166 00:08:55,117 --> 00:08:57,703 And here's Chivers. And she scores! Brilliant goal. 167 00:08:57,703 --> 00:09:01,624 {\an8}Great goal for Swansea, but what a blow for Wrexham. 168 00:09:01,624 --> 00:09:03,334 Come on, girls! Come on! 169 00:09:03,334 --> 00:09:05,253 Come on, you. Keep your head up, yeah? 170 00:09:06,712 --> 00:09:09,090 [Griffiths] Pritchard. Pritchard can shoot. 171 00:09:09,090 --> 00:09:10,466 Into Hughes. 172 00:09:10,466 --> 00:09:12,009 Can she turn? 173 00:09:12,009 --> 00:09:16,347 {\an8}And then finish by Hannah Keryakoplis. 174 00:09:16,347 --> 00:09:20,810 {\an8}Swansea City fail to clear and pay the ultimate price. 175 00:09:21,477 --> 00:09:23,271 - Yes! - Come on. Don't leave me hanging. 176 00:09:23,854 --> 00:09:27,608 [Griffiths] There's just seconds left. Can Swansea pull themselves back into it? 177 00:09:27,608 --> 00:09:30,111 Swansea looking to shoot-- Oh, it's deflected! 178 00:09:30,111 --> 00:09:31,195 And in! 179 00:09:32,071 --> 00:09:35,533 A cruel deflection, and it's three all. 180 00:09:36,784 --> 00:09:39,370 {\an8}And that's the final whistle. A wonderful game. 181 00:09:39,370 --> 00:09:41,664 {\an8}[reporter] All right. So, you-- How do you sum that one up? 182 00:09:41,664 --> 00:09:44,041 To be honest, I'm actually now disappointed that we drew. 183 00:09:44,041 --> 00:09:46,544 I came here thinking, up against a really difficult team, 184 00:09:46,544 --> 00:09:50,172 that, ugh, we might try and keep the score down, and we just kept keeping the lead. 185 00:09:50,172 --> 00:09:53,342 We've just made one of the best teams draw, get one point. 186 00:09:53,342 --> 00:09:55,219 That means we're sitting at the table close to them. 187 00:09:55,219 --> 00:09:57,263 I'm so happy, and I'm proud of all of the team. 188 00:09:57,263 --> 00:10:00,474 We've just smashed our first opening game on our home pitch. 189 00:10:00,474 --> 00:10:02,268 I think we did an amazing job. 190 00:10:02,268 --> 00:10:05,104 [fans cheering] 191 00:10:15,698 --> 00:10:18,200 Hi, I'm Dan Rowe from Andy's Man Club. 192 00:10:18,200 --> 00:10:19,702 [Dan] How you doing, boys? 193 00:10:19,702 --> 00:10:21,537 - All good? - Yeah. 194 00:10:21,537 --> 00:10:24,248 - Good to see ya. Hey, Dan. - How you doing, pal? 195 00:10:24,248 --> 00:10:27,084 [Dan] Andy's Man Club are a men's peer support group. 196 00:10:27,084 --> 00:10:29,545 We support men's mental health and suicide prevention. 197 00:10:29,545 --> 00:10:33,466 The idea was, "Come along, have a brew, have a biscuit, and have a chat." 198 00:10:34,967 --> 00:10:37,178 I couldn't conceive a world in which people 199 00:10:37,178 --> 00:10:39,764 - talked about how they felt as a bloke. - [member] Yeah. Yeah. 200 00:10:39,764 --> 00:10:42,183 When I came, for the first month, I cried, 201 00:10:42,183 --> 00:10:45,936 just 'cause I couldn't articulate why I was struggling so much. 202 00:10:45,936 --> 00:10:50,566 But this is exactly the room to say, "No, I'm having a shocker." 203 00:10:50,566 --> 00:10:52,860 - Yeah. - I'm really low and I'm barely hanging on. 204 00:10:52,860 --> 00:10:55,196 I'm guessing the honesty from other people in the circle 205 00:10:55,196 --> 00:10:58,949 probably will coax it out of me a little bit more with a bit of luck. 206 00:10:58,949 --> 00:11:00,618 You find sometimes just listening is enough. 207 00:11:00,618 --> 00:11:01,702 Yeah. 208 00:11:02,495 --> 00:11:04,955 [Dan] Ten years ago, life was really good. 209 00:11:04,955 --> 00:11:07,249 I was healthy. I had a good job. 210 00:11:07,249 --> 00:11:10,127 All these kind of aspects that stereotypically would say 211 00:11:10,127 --> 00:11:11,921 that life was going well. 212 00:11:12,797 --> 00:11:15,341 All that changed when Charlie was born. 213 00:11:19,595 --> 00:11:24,850 He was struggling with breathing, and he was rushed to intensive care. 214 00:11:26,227 --> 00:11:29,105 I wasn't ready for what I-- For what I saw. 215 00:11:29,689 --> 00:11:33,359 He was hooked up to all the machines. 216 00:11:33,359 --> 00:11:36,821 He had wires coming out of everywhere. He had a breathing tube. 217 00:11:37,988 --> 00:11:42,993 I'd gone into becoming a dad convinced that I had one job. 218 00:11:42,993 --> 00:11:44,912 My job was to protect my son. 219 00:11:47,498 --> 00:11:48,916 I felt like I'd failed. 220 00:11:53,337 --> 00:11:56,340 I felt like it was my-- I felt like it was my fault. 221 00:11:58,342 --> 00:12:00,636 For the first six months of his life, he was in the hospital 222 00:12:00,636 --> 00:12:04,098 and I couldn't look at him without feeling guilt. 223 00:12:04,098 --> 00:12:07,268 And that stopped me bonding with my son. 224 00:12:07,268 --> 00:12:11,188 I'd want to feel the dad that I thought I was gonna be. 225 00:12:11,188 --> 00:12:14,400 But all I felt was I couldn't connect with him. 226 00:12:14,400 --> 00:12:16,318 [Dan] We often feel quite weak, don't we? 227 00:12:16,318 --> 00:12:18,738 By-By coming and asking for help as-as blokes. 228 00:12:18,738 --> 00:12:20,322 And that's one of the big things, 229 00:12:20,322 --> 00:12:22,783 and feeling like we're a burden to our family and our friends 230 00:12:22,783 --> 00:12:27,246 if we do talk about, um, things that-that are really worrying us. 231 00:12:28,330 --> 00:12:31,333 I got to the point of feeling just hopeless. 232 00:12:32,251 --> 00:12:37,214 Feeling that the world would be better off without me. 233 00:12:37,214 --> 00:12:42,762 If I'm honest, I didn't see how sitting, talking to a group of strangers 234 00:12:42,762 --> 00:12:44,764 would have any benefit for me. 235 00:12:44,764 --> 00:12:48,434 Just felt like, well, it's a sign of I'm giving up 236 00:12:48,434 --> 00:12:50,895 by coming and turning up at this place. 237 00:12:50,895 --> 00:12:52,605 But actually, it's the opposite. 238 00:12:52,605 --> 00:12:56,484 I walked through the door of Andy's Man Club, 239 00:12:56,484 --> 00:12:59,653 and that was day one of me starting to get better. 240 00:13:02,531 --> 00:13:05,618 If I'm honest, I felt probably a one percent improvement, 241 00:13:06,452 --> 00:13:09,121 but it was enough to commit to going back the following week. 242 00:13:09,121 --> 00:13:11,248 There you go. There you go, pal. 243 00:13:11,248 --> 00:13:13,417 I've been attending six years now, 244 00:13:13,417 --> 00:13:17,129 and now I have the privilege and honor of actually working for the charity. 245 00:13:17,129 --> 00:13:20,424 For me, Saturdays are the highlight of the week. 246 00:13:20,424 --> 00:13:21,884 Watching you play football 247 00:13:21,884 --> 00:13:24,220 - on a Saturday morning... - [Charlie] Yeah. Yeah. 248 00:13:24,220 --> 00:13:27,598 ...and then going to watch Wrexham in the afternoon. 249 00:13:27,598 --> 00:13:30,643 It's something that I look forward to all week. 250 00:13:30,643 --> 00:13:32,102 Go on, Charlie. Have a run, mate. 251 00:13:32,102 --> 00:13:34,104 Have a run. Oh, well played. 252 00:13:34,104 --> 00:13:37,274 I'm now the dad that I wanted to be, and I'm so grateful. 253 00:13:38,108 --> 00:13:40,277 I'm indebted to Andy's Man Club. 254 00:13:40,277 --> 00:13:43,197 - Yes! Well done, Charlie. - [clapping] 255 00:13:45,533 --> 00:13:48,702 - [chattering, indistinct] - [whistle blows] 256 00:13:48,702 --> 00:13:52,540 [yelling, indistinct] 257 00:13:52,540 --> 00:13:54,166 [onlooker] Good save. What a save. 258 00:13:55,543 --> 00:13:56,919 My name is Sam Kotadia, 259 00:13:56,919 --> 00:14:00,548 and I'm the first team sports psychologist for Wrexham. 260 00:14:01,799 --> 00:14:04,969 Well, I've worked with Phil Parkinson for about 20 years, 261 00:14:04,969 --> 00:14:08,097 helping players understand their minds better. 262 00:14:08,097 --> 00:14:11,642 Because if we-- If we got a better handle on how our minds work, 263 00:14:11,642 --> 00:14:16,981 we're gonna bring, you know, a better performance on-on match days. 264 00:14:16,981 --> 00:14:21,569 Sitting in fourth, it's really important that we're on top of our game. 265 00:14:22,736 --> 00:14:26,490 {\an8}As soon as you make a mistake and your mind starts working again, 266 00:14:26,490 --> 00:14:28,325 {\an8}all that happens is you end up making 267 00:14:28,325 --> 00:14:30,828 {\an8}- another mistake, and another mistake. - Spot on. 268 00:14:30,828 --> 00:14:34,790 If I'm constantly in my head, I'm wasting energy. 269 00:14:34,790 --> 00:14:37,543 When a player's mind is less busy, 270 00:14:37,543 --> 00:14:40,546 they're going to bring more mental strength, 271 00:14:40,546 --> 00:14:44,258 more freedom, more energy, more dynamism to the table. 272 00:14:44,258 --> 00:14:46,927 [Kotadia] It's about not second-guessing yourself 273 00:14:46,927 --> 00:14:49,013 or thinking like you're doing something wrong. 274 00:14:49,013 --> 00:14:52,766 {\an8}Look in your direct experience, when you've had your best games, 275 00:14:52,766 --> 00:14:55,644 {\an8}and I bet you, you haven't been willpowering and saying, 276 00:14:55,644 --> 00:14:58,480 "Come on, I got this," you've, uh, potentially just-- 277 00:14:58,480 --> 00:14:59,648 Just free, almost. 278 00:14:59,648 --> 00:15:01,191 - Free. Freedom. - Yeah. 279 00:15:01,191 --> 00:15:02,902 [Kotadia] My approach to mental health 280 00:15:02,902 --> 00:15:06,989 is helping players focus on the action, not the outcome. 281 00:15:06,989 --> 00:15:10,034 And always measure success on what we're in control of. 282 00:15:11,452 --> 00:15:13,370 Minimal thinking is so important. 283 00:15:13,996 --> 00:15:17,583 Less is more before matches. 284 00:15:19,293 --> 00:15:23,213 People see these athletes or they see actors or performers, 285 00:15:23,213 --> 00:15:25,049 and they're seeing the performance. 286 00:15:25,049 --> 00:15:26,800 They're not seeing the thousands of hours 287 00:15:26,800 --> 00:15:30,471 that went into not only working on that particular craft, 288 00:15:30,471 --> 00:15:34,767 but also working on the anxiety and stress that comes along with it. 289 00:15:35,267 --> 00:15:37,061 - Yeah. - And that is a huge-- 290 00:15:37,061 --> 00:15:38,771 a huge part of it. 291 00:15:45,694 --> 00:15:48,447 {\an8}[Rich Fay] Wrexham took the piss at Grimsby Town, didn't they, really? 292 00:15:48,447 --> 00:15:50,908 {\an8}I think it was the most comfortable performance of the season so far. 293 00:15:50,908 --> 00:15:53,786 - Stockport away this weekend. - [Nathan Salt] It's a biggie. 294 00:15:53,786 --> 00:15:57,373 {\an8}Stockport County! We're coming for you. 295 00:15:57,373 --> 00:16:00,000 [all] ♪ We're coming for you ♪ 296 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,710 Stockport County have been a bit of a theme. 297 00:16:01,710 --> 00:16:05,422 {\an8}A worthy rival for us. They were promoted the season before us. 298 00:16:05,422 --> 00:16:08,509 {\an8}Despite that, we actually shut them out the last two times we faced them. 299 00:16:08,509 --> 00:16:11,428 {\an8}So we're feeling pretty good about our chances. 300 00:16:12,262 --> 00:16:14,723 [fans cheering] 301 00:16:14,723 --> 00:16:18,477 [Griffiths] An absolutely massive, massive match for both sides. 302 00:16:18,477 --> 00:16:20,604 - [whistle blows] - [fans cheering] 303 00:16:21,271 --> 00:16:23,941 Ball worked back to O'Connor. Good ball. Was it in line for Lee? 304 00:16:23,941 --> 00:16:26,110 Brilliant first time ball! Mullin back to him, Lee! 305 00:16:26,110 --> 00:16:27,528 Edge of the area, left-footed! 306 00:16:28,779 --> 00:16:31,573 It's straight at the keeper. Brilliant move by Wrexham. 307 00:16:31,573 --> 00:16:32,825 [Parkin] Crossing! 308 00:16:32,825 --> 00:16:33,909 [Griffiths] That was a chance. 309 00:16:34,660 --> 00:16:35,786 He works it wide. 310 00:16:36,328 --> 00:16:40,916 O'Connor now in the center circle, turns, glides forwards smoothly. 311 00:16:40,916 --> 00:16:43,335 It's a poor, poor pass. Not sure what he saw there. 312 00:16:43,335 --> 00:16:45,295 [Parkinson] Why was Tommy trying to go through the middle? 313 00:16:45,295 --> 00:16:47,756 [Griffiths] McClean, in a bit of space, chips it in looking for Mullin. 314 00:16:47,756 --> 00:16:49,049 That's not a good ball. 315 00:16:49,049 --> 00:16:50,467 [Parkinson] What the fuck's going on there? 316 00:16:50,467 --> 00:16:54,221 - They're not getting their service right. - [Parkinson] Come on! 317 00:16:56,265 --> 00:16:57,599 Hinchliffe goes long. 318 00:16:58,100 --> 00:17:01,854 It's Lee chasing back, and that's a good burst by Collar. 319 00:17:01,854 --> 00:17:03,689 He gets in the box. Now, can he deliver? 320 00:17:04,690 --> 00:17:06,025 He can! And it's in! 321 00:17:08,694 --> 00:17:11,947 {\an8}And Wrexham will be horrified! Completely against the run of play, 322 00:17:12,489 --> 00:17:15,784 in the 20th minute, Stockport County take the lead. 323 00:17:16,535 --> 00:17:18,078 We got caught out with one long kick. 324 00:17:18,078 --> 00:17:20,581 You know, I can't understand why Boyley's not in the fucking channel. 325 00:17:20,581 --> 00:17:23,208 He's not marking anybody. He's left it to fucking Elliot Lee. 326 00:17:23,208 --> 00:17:24,960 He should be running on to Boyley. 327 00:17:25,961 --> 00:17:27,129 [Griffiths] Back to Tozer. 328 00:17:27,129 --> 00:17:29,089 [Parkinson] Simple! Simple! 329 00:17:29,089 --> 00:17:30,174 Barnett wants the diagonal. 330 00:17:30,174 --> 00:17:32,092 [Parkin] Yes, Barnett, yes, Barnett! 331 00:17:32,092 --> 00:17:34,803 [Griffiths] Tozer looks that way and then goes the other. 332 00:17:34,803 --> 00:17:36,055 [Parkinson] Fucking hell, Toz. 333 00:17:36,055 --> 00:17:38,265 Oh, dear. And he chips it into the crowd 334 00:17:38,265 --> 00:17:40,434 and they're not on the same wavelength at all. 335 00:17:40,434 --> 00:17:42,311 [Parkinson] Pull on the fucking angle! 336 00:17:42,311 --> 00:17:43,562 We gotta get that rhythm again. 337 00:17:43,562 --> 00:17:45,355 That goal's just knocked the wind out of us. 338 00:17:45,355 --> 00:17:48,317 {\an8}How many of those loopy angle balls have we played? Do you know what I mean? 339 00:17:48,317 --> 00:17:50,360 {\an8}[Parkin] How many times have we played it fucking backwards? 340 00:17:50,360 --> 00:17:52,071 [Parkinson] Play forwards! 341 00:17:52,071 --> 00:17:53,947 There's been some sloppy passing by Wrexham. 342 00:17:53,947 --> 00:17:56,450 [Parkinson] Uh-oh. That's fucking ridiculous. 343 00:17:56,450 --> 00:17:59,495 Ooh, Tozer's misread it! Olaofe one-on-one! 344 00:17:59,495 --> 00:18:00,954 [Parkin] Go on, get on top of him! 345 00:18:00,954 --> 00:18:02,289 [Griffiths] He shoves off Tozer. 346 00:18:04,666 --> 00:18:05,667 2-nil! 347 00:18:05,667 --> 00:18:08,378 {\an8}Oh, my goodness me! Tozer recovered well, 348 00:18:08,378 --> 00:18:12,674 {\an8}but Olaofe sidestepped him nicely and slotted it home. 349 00:18:12,674 --> 00:18:13,926 I didn't see this coming. 350 00:18:17,096 --> 00:18:19,556 [Griffiths] Of course, the beauty of Wrexham is we do have goals in us, 351 00:18:19,556 --> 00:18:21,600 and there's a lot of resilience in this team. 352 00:18:23,102 --> 00:18:24,436 Southam-Hales clears it. 353 00:18:24,436 --> 00:18:27,856 O'Connor fighting for it again, but he heads it to Barry. 354 00:18:27,856 --> 00:18:29,900 He's driving down through the middle. That's great. 355 00:18:29,900 --> 00:18:31,443 He beats Hayden. Brilliant footwork! 356 00:18:31,443 --> 00:18:35,989 And now he's taking on Tozer. Beats him and scores a magnificent goal! 357 00:18:35,989 --> 00:18:38,575 - That is brilliant from Barry! - [fans cheering] 358 00:18:39,785 --> 00:18:42,246 {\an8}Stockport 3-nil up at half time. 359 00:18:42,246 --> 00:18:45,207 {\an8}And Wrexham have got a bit of a situation on their hands. 360 00:18:46,667 --> 00:18:48,210 {\an8}[Boyle] 361 00:18:59,263 --> 00:19:01,306 [Parkinson] All right, no one say one more fucking word. 362 00:19:06,186 --> 00:19:08,897 That is one fucking pathetic fucking performance, 363 00:19:08,897 --> 00:19:10,107 let me fucking tell you. 364 00:19:10,107 --> 00:19:13,152 From one-- From one to fucking 11. 365 00:19:15,737 --> 00:19:19,491 If I'm telling a player to be more confident, 366 00:19:19,491 --> 00:19:21,869 I'm telling them that they're not confident. 367 00:19:21,869 --> 00:19:25,914 So, ultimately, it's creating that dressing room, 368 00:19:25,914 --> 00:19:29,042 where, you know, there's an element of patience. 369 00:19:29,042 --> 00:19:34,298 Or there's a need to just get back to focusing on certain key processes. 370 00:19:35,048 --> 00:19:39,428 Um, so, I think under pressure, when things aren't going well, 371 00:19:39,428 --> 00:19:41,805 a simple action-- focus-- is the best. 372 00:19:41,805 --> 00:19:45,184 Because it just gets the mind back onto the here and now, 373 00:19:45,684 --> 00:19:49,062 and what needs to be delivered based on the match. 374 00:19:49,980 --> 00:19:51,982 [Parkinson] We had many situations like this. 375 00:19:51,982 --> 00:19:53,942 Hell, have we, right? 376 00:19:53,942 --> 00:19:57,779 But now it is about fucking people showing bollocks and fucking character. 377 00:19:58,697 --> 00:20:01,366 And we play proper fucking football for 45 minutes. 378 00:20:02,826 --> 00:20:04,286 And if we get beat, we get beat. 379 00:20:04,286 --> 00:20:06,455 If we get one back, we might make a fucking game of it. 380 00:20:06,455 --> 00:20:10,083 But we come off with a proper fucking Wrexham fucking performance 381 00:20:10,083 --> 00:20:11,251 where we're fucking at it. 382 00:20:11,251 --> 00:20:14,546 We're not fucking looking at each other and fucking blaming each other. 383 00:20:16,089 --> 00:20:18,091 Come on. We are better than that. 384 00:20:18,091 --> 00:20:21,720 [fans cheering] 385 00:20:23,889 --> 00:20:26,934 [Griffiths] Let's see if Wrexham are able to raise their game. 386 00:20:26,934 --> 00:20:29,061 Sarcevic's first touch takes him backwards, 387 00:20:29,061 --> 00:20:31,188 so he goes back to Touray on the halfway line. 388 00:20:31,688 --> 00:20:33,982 Fed down the flank. Lovely ball round the corner by Barry. 389 00:20:33,982 --> 00:20:36,193 Now here's danger as Bailey plays the return ball. 390 00:20:36,193 --> 00:20:38,028 Barry cuts into the box left-hand side-- 391 00:20:38,987 --> 00:20:40,113 Olaofe with a header-- 392 00:20:42,199 --> 00:20:43,325 Hat trick! 393 00:20:43,951 --> 00:20:45,994 Olaofe scores the hat trick. 394 00:20:46,954 --> 00:20:50,999 {\an8}A diving header, and, well. 395 00:20:52,251 --> 00:20:55,295 I can accept getting beat. No, I really can. 396 00:20:55,295 --> 00:21:00,384 But it was the first time there was a feeling where we didn't fight. 397 00:21:00,384 --> 00:21:03,679 ...the far post. Madden must score! Does score! 398 00:21:04,304 --> 00:21:08,183 {\an8}Wow, Wrexham losing 5-nil at Stockport. 399 00:21:08,767 --> 00:21:11,603 {\an8}Far cry from our recent form at home. 400 00:21:13,021 --> 00:21:15,065 Well, we're gonna have to take our medicine today, boys, 401 00:21:15,065 --> 00:21:18,110 because so many fundamentals weren't right today, weren't they? 402 00:21:19,528 --> 00:21:21,863 [Kotadia] Players are always gonna be disappointed when they lose. 403 00:21:21,863 --> 00:21:27,369 That's just part of the fabric of football and competitive sports. 404 00:21:27,369 --> 00:21:29,121 So, the players at Wrexham, 405 00:21:29,830 --> 00:21:34,584 uh, you know, give themselves space to feel that disappointment. 406 00:21:34,584 --> 00:21:36,753 It's part of the human conditioning. 407 00:21:37,462 --> 00:21:41,466 When you're playing professional football, it-- Everything is amplified. 408 00:21:41,466 --> 00:21:46,346 But we've had a lot of fucking-- Great fucking days, great fucking wins. 409 00:21:46,346 --> 00:21:50,309 This is the fucking bad one of the highest fucking order, 410 00:21:50,309 --> 00:21:52,477 and we fucking move on together on Monday morning 411 00:21:52,477 --> 00:21:54,271 and get ready to fucking go. 412 00:21:55,063 --> 00:21:57,983 All right, boys. Let's get out of here as quick as we fucking can. 413 00:21:58,900 --> 00:22:01,695 [Griffiths] And with that, Wrexham dropped to seventh place in the table, 414 00:22:01,695 --> 00:22:03,947 barely hanging on to the playoff positions. 415 00:22:05,741 --> 00:22:09,036 That return trip's gonna feel much longer than this morning's journey 416 00:22:09,036 --> 00:22:10,871 for the disappointed Wrexham fans. 417 00:22:12,748 --> 00:22:14,416 [fans cheering] 418 00:22:24,760 --> 00:22:26,303 [Griffiths] What are the games we've got here? 419 00:22:26,303 --> 00:22:31,475 Wrexham Women playing at the Racecourse, a competitive match for the first time. 420 00:22:31,475 --> 00:22:36,188 Mia Roberts is the daughter of ex-Wrexham and Wales International, Neil Roberts. 421 00:22:36,188 --> 00:22:38,398 [Roberts] My dad was a professional footballer, 422 00:22:38,398 --> 00:22:42,402 so I don't remember football ever being something that wasn't part of my life. 423 00:22:42,402 --> 00:22:44,613 {\an8}And, yeah, that's when it sort of hit me, like, 424 00:22:44,613 --> 00:22:48,283 {\an8}I'm about to step foot on the Racecourse just like my dad did. 425 00:22:48,283 --> 00:22:51,620 - Let's go, Robbo. - [fans cheering] 426 00:22:54,664 --> 00:22:56,166 [Roberts] It was unbelievably special. 427 00:22:56,166 --> 00:23:00,128 And, you know, to have my dad there. And, you know, share it with him. 428 00:23:00,128 --> 00:23:02,172 That's-- Yeah, it's very special. 429 00:23:03,256 --> 00:23:05,592 To be honest, I feel like I've had, 430 00:23:05,592 --> 00:23:08,887 like, one of the best years of my life, and I'm only 19. 431 00:23:08,887 --> 00:23:10,180 I feel like I've peaked. 432 00:23:10,180 --> 00:23:12,432 And so I don't know how I'm gonna top this. 433 00:23:20,273 --> 00:23:24,027 {\an8}[Ker] One of the challenges of success is that, as you progress up the pyramids, 434 00:23:24,027 --> 00:23:26,822 you can't always keep the same team together. 435 00:23:27,322 --> 00:23:28,740 One example is Mia Roberts, 436 00:23:28,740 --> 00:23:31,284 and who has been a brilliant servant to the club 437 00:23:31,284 --> 00:23:34,579 and is a very popular and well-loved figure around the place. 438 00:23:34,579 --> 00:23:38,417 Ultimately, you know, did not make the cut for-for this season. 439 00:23:39,626 --> 00:23:41,461 {\an8}[Roberts] When I was released from Wrexham, 440 00:23:41,461 --> 00:23:46,133 {\an8}from my side of things, it was a case of, sadly, me just at home 441 00:23:46,133 --> 00:23:50,429 {\an8}and seeing on Twitter that a number of girls had been offered contracts. 442 00:23:50,429 --> 00:23:52,472 And obviously, my name wasn't-- wasn't there, 443 00:23:52,472 --> 00:23:56,017 and, you know, I wasn't aware that any of that was going on, sadly. 444 00:23:56,017 --> 00:23:58,478 {\an8}- [Neil] Another-- Have you got pins? - Yeah. 445 00:23:58,478 --> 00:24:01,440 {\an8}There you go. My favorite scarf, that one. 446 00:24:01,440 --> 00:24:05,110 I'd obviously applied to go to uni during the season when I was at Wrexham. 447 00:24:06,069 --> 00:24:08,947 I think, at first, when I got released I-I did feel a bit, 448 00:24:08,947 --> 00:24:12,200 "God, what have I got going for me now-- now?" sort of thing. 449 00:24:12,200 --> 00:24:14,411 Yeah, I know that sounds a bit odd, but, um, 450 00:24:14,411 --> 00:24:17,205 but then, yeah, you know, uni was there to sort of-- 451 00:24:17,205 --> 00:24:19,124 to give me another purpose, I guess. 452 00:24:19,833 --> 00:24:22,335 - Come get a drink. Yeah? Come on, then. - Let's go. Yeah. 453 00:24:23,837 --> 00:24:24,963 When you get released, 454 00:24:24,963 --> 00:24:27,466 the reason for it at the end of the day is you're not good enough. 455 00:24:28,884 --> 00:24:31,720 I think to be told that about something you've done since you, 456 00:24:31,720 --> 00:24:35,098 you know, you could practically walk, that's ridiculously difficult. 457 00:24:36,266 --> 00:24:38,560 I think, at first, you-- you-- you start thinking, 458 00:24:38,560 --> 00:24:40,812 "Oh, am I good enough to even play? Should I continue playing? 459 00:24:40,812 --> 00:24:43,273 Do I-- Do I bother?" It was really difficult. 460 00:24:43,273 --> 00:24:45,859 Um, you know, I'm very lucky 461 00:24:45,859 --> 00:24:48,945 that I've got a really great group of friends and family around me 462 00:24:48,945 --> 00:24:50,780 to support me through anything like that. 463 00:24:50,780 --> 00:24:54,659 And obviously, in particular, my dad who's-- who, weirdly, went through 464 00:24:54,659 --> 00:24:56,745 a really, really similar situation. 465 00:24:58,497 --> 00:25:00,999 [Neil] I think, you know, being released, 466 00:25:00,999 --> 00:25:02,709 use it as a positive now. 467 00:25:02,709 --> 00:25:04,336 It's part of football and-- 468 00:25:04,336 --> 00:25:06,630 You know, I'm gonna miss it so much and whatever, 469 00:25:06,630 --> 00:25:10,342 but, you know, as much as it was, you know, a surprise, 470 00:25:10,342 --> 00:25:13,220 and I sort of expected to walk into the squad this year, 471 00:25:13,220 --> 00:25:15,514 you know, like I say, I'm not regretful or anything. 472 00:25:15,514 --> 00:25:19,392 I-- I had some of the absolute best experiences of my life. 473 00:25:19,392 --> 00:25:22,479 You know, who's to say I-- I won't be there again in a few years' time? 474 00:25:22,479 --> 00:25:24,022 You know, you never know, do ya? So-- 475 00:25:24,022 --> 00:25:25,690 - [Neil] Yeah. - So we'll see. 476 00:25:25,690 --> 00:25:28,276 Yeah, as long as you stay out of the pubs and in the gym. 477 00:25:28,276 --> 00:25:30,070 [Roberts chuckles, laughs] Yeah, true. 478 00:25:30,070 --> 00:25:32,656 It's like anything, you know? You get knocked back, 479 00:25:32,656 --> 00:25:35,742 you can either stay knocked down or you can get up 480 00:25:35,742 --> 00:25:37,577 and try and fight ten times harder. 481 00:25:37,577 --> 00:25:39,955 The sort of ambition last year was-- 482 00:25:39,955 --> 00:25:41,831 was to be playing Welsh Prem Football. 483 00:25:41,831 --> 00:25:44,751 And, you know, sadly, that hasn't happened with Wrexham, 484 00:25:44,751 --> 00:25:48,797 but, you know, who says it-- it's not still a possibility. 485 00:25:49,881 --> 00:25:53,385 - I'm proud of ya. Very proud. - Thank you. Thank you. 486 00:25:53,885 --> 00:25:55,387 - Cheers. - Cheers. 487 00:25:58,765 --> 00:26:01,226 [fans cheering, singing] 488 00:26:02,644 --> 00:26:04,354 [Griffiths] Great atmosphere building here 489 00:26:04,354 --> 00:26:06,314 at the Rock, as Wrexham prepare to face 490 00:26:06,314 --> 00:26:10,068 the dominant team in Welsh Women's Football, Cardiff City. 491 00:26:10,068 --> 00:26:11,361 [fans cheering] 492 00:26:11,361 --> 00:26:13,905 [Dale] Pressure ramps up again even more now, okay? 493 00:26:13,905 --> 00:26:16,992 They'll have that burning desire to go and do it again. 494 00:26:16,992 --> 00:26:19,703 [Griffiths] Kehoe turns. Excellent play. 495 00:26:19,703 --> 00:26:23,582 Kehoe shoots. Had a second opportunity, and she scores. 496 00:26:24,541 --> 00:26:25,709 Fuck me. 497 00:26:25,709 --> 00:26:28,461 {\an8}It's obviously gonna be difficult because of the teams that you're playing. 498 00:26:29,087 --> 00:26:30,880 {\an8}It's gonna be competitive. 499 00:26:30,880 --> 00:26:33,008 {\an8}[Clair] Obviously, we weren't successful against Cardiff, 500 00:26:33,008 --> 00:26:35,594 {\an8}but we've just gotta treat it as a new fresh start this week, 501 00:26:35,594 --> 00:26:38,096 {\an8}and hopefully, we can get those three points away from home. 502 00:26:38,096 --> 00:26:40,974 {\an8}[Griffiths] It's Aberystwyth Town Women against Wrexham. 503 00:26:40,974 --> 00:26:45,520 In what's a crucial game, even at this stage of the season. 504 00:26:45,520 --> 00:26:48,064 Good touch by Gibbard as well. Pritchard's after this, 505 00:26:48,064 --> 00:26:52,110 {\an8}and Mathias can't get it in the clear. Hughes pokes it and it's in. 506 00:26:52,110 --> 00:26:53,194 {\an8}[fans cheer] 507 00:26:53,194 --> 00:26:56,114 {\an8}We've shown we're not here to just be a name in the mix. 508 00:26:56,114 --> 00:26:57,574 We're here to actually compete. 509 00:26:57,574 --> 00:27:00,535 [Griffiths] Plays a cute ball. Carra Jones. Great chance. Left foot. 510 00:27:00,535 --> 00:27:02,996 - [commentator 2] Yeah! - [Griffith] 1-nil to Wrexham. 511 00:27:02,996 --> 00:27:05,373 - [fans clap] - [Griffith] Great finish by Carra Jones. 512 00:27:07,208 --> 00:27:09,336 You know, we're aiming for top four at least. 513 00:27:09,336 --> 00:27:11,671 So, uh, a top-two space would be even better. 514 00:27:11,671 --> 00:27:15,091 {\an8}[Griffith] The final whistle. A superb performance by Wrexham. 515 00:27:15,717 --> 00:27:17,969 {\an8}[Lili] There is a long way to go, but here we are, you know? 516 00:27:17,969 --> 00:27:19,387 The sky's the limit. 517 00:27:19,387 --> 00:27:20,930 [fans cheering] 518 00:27:25,018 --> 00:27:26,603 [David] We start working at 20 meters. 519 00:27:27,187 --> 00:27:28,688 - Let's go. - [players chattering] 520 00:27:28,688 --> 00:27:32,567 {\an8}Next on my to-do list is the signing of the goalkeeper, 521 00:27:32,567 --> 00:27:34,653 because obviously Foster's decided to retire. 522 00:27:35,236 --> 00:27:36,905 [Davison grunts] Where's all the balls at? 523 00:27:36,905 --> 00:27:39,282 [Johnson] And with all due respect to Mark Howard 524 00:27:39,282 --> 00:27:42,285 who was doing really well and he's a fantastic player... 525 00:27:42,285 --> 00:27:43,953 [Davison] Do your thing and get his hands going. 526 00:27:43,953 --> 00:27:47,957 ...we identified that probably it'd be better to go for a younger goalkeeper. 527 00:27:47,957 --> 00:27:49,793 [Davison] Couple of balls there, Liam lad. 528 00:27:49,793 --> 00:27:50,919 Come on, young'un. 529 00:27:50,919 --> 00:27:54,381 [Johnson] Fortunately, and I'd seen this goalkeeper play for Arsenal, 530 00:27:54,923 --> 00:27:57,092 and I said to Phil, I said, "There's a goalkeeper at Arsenal." 531 00:27:57,092 --> 00:27:59,469 I said, "I don't think we've got a chance of getting him," 532 00:27:59,469 --> 00:28:01,221 but I said, "He's the one." 533 00:28:01,221 --> 00:28:03,515 [Davison] Yes, we're off. There we go. 534 00:28:03,515 --> 00:28:05,100 {\an8}- [Okonkwo grunts] - [Davison] Good lad. 535 00:28:07,143 --> 00:28:09,187 [Ker] Young goalkeeper on loan from Arsenal. 536 00:28:09,187 --> 00:28:10,814 Had played in League Two before. 537 00:28:10,814 --> 00:28:13,400 He'd been at Sturm Graz in Austria, 538 00:28:13,400 --> 00:28:16,152 {\an8}uh, and the previous season won the Austrian Cup there. 539 00:28:16,152 --> 00:28:17,987 You know, watching his videos and stuff, 540 00:28:17,987 --> 00:28:19,698 you see him playing in front of large crowds, 541 00:28:19,698 --> 00:28:21,116 putting on very impressive performances. 542 00:28:21,116 --> 00:28:24,953 And you've got a feeling that this is a seriously accomplished young goalkeeper 543 00:28:24,953 --> 00:28:26,538 who's got a bit about him in a way that, 544 00:28:26,538 --> 00:28:28,790 you know, you don't often find in 22-year-olds. 545 00:28:28,790 --> 00:28:32,919 And so, "Get me Okonkwo," was the cry. 546 00:28:34,587 --> 00:28:35,630 [Davison] Service. 547 00:28:36,923 --> 00:28:39,050 - [Okonkwo grunts] - [Davison] Probably wanna be central. 548 00:28:39,050 --> 00:28:41,302 [Okonkwo] My name is Arthur Okonkwo, and I play for Wrexham. 549 00:28:41,302 --> 00:28:42,429 [Davison] Yes. 550 00:28:42,429 --> 00:28:46,099 One of my friends from school, his dad introduced me to football. 551 00:28:46,099 --> 00:28:49,936 And I just saw football as, go have fun, get back home. 552 00:28:49,936 --> 00:28:53,898 But, you know, when I got to maybe 14, 553 00:28:53,898 --> 00:28:56,985 then they started talking about scholars and-- and pros 554 00:28:56,985 --> 00:28:58,528 and it becomes more serious. 555 00:28:58,528 --> 00:29:00,321 I think that's-- that's the age when I knew 556 00:29:00,321 --> 00:29:02,866 that I wanted to be a-- a professional goalkeeper. 557 00:29:02,866 --> 00:29:04,159 [Davison] Give him it. 558 00:29:05,994 --> 00:29:07,412 Good. 559 00:29:07,412 --> 00:29:11,541 [Okonkwo] Wrexham called. And when I first arrived, I was like... [groans] 560 00:29:12,292 --> 00:29:13,376 [players shouting] Ooh! 561 00:29:14,002 --> 00:29:15,336 "I'm not too sure." 562 00:29:15,336 --> 00:29:17,005 [players shouting] 563 00:29:17,005 --> 00:29:19,048 [Okonkwo] Uh, I know they came from the National League, 564 00:29:19,048 --> 00:29:21,676 and, um, they had huge exposure. 565 00:29:22,218 --> 00:29:23,928 I said, "Look, let me speak to the manager. 566 00:29:23,928 --> 00:29:25,472 Let me speak to the goalie coach." 567 00:29:25,472 --> 00:29:29,392 I always make my moves with how I feel. 568 00:29:29,392 --> 00:29:30,769 [players shouting] 569 00:29:32,020 --> 00:29:33,354 [Davison] Great save, Arthur. 570 00:29:33,354 --> 00:29:37,150 When Phil spoke to me I knew, yeah, this is the right move for me. 571 00:29:37,150 --> 00:29:40,904 {\an8}[podcaster 1] All right. Let's talk about our new signing, Arthur Okonkwo. 572 00:29:40,904 --> 00:29:43,156 {\an8}[podcaster 2] We've got him from Premier League giant, Arsenal. 573 00:29:43,156 --> 00:29:46,075 What a huge signing. Massive statement of intent. 574 00:29:46,075 --> 00:29:47,952 [podcaster 2] You'd like to think he'll be top drawer, 575 00:29:47,952 --> 00:29:49,871 and this could be a real game changer. 576 00:29:49,871 --> 00:29:51,998 I knew nothing of it until the manager pulled me and said, 577 00:29:51,998 --> 00:29:53,500 "We've got a chance of signing Arthur." 578 00:29:54,083 --> 00:29:55,543 [Davison] Well done, mate. Here we go. 579 00:29:55,543 --> 00:29:57,170 - Rock and roll. - [sirens wailing] 580 00:29:57,754 --> 00:29:59,172 Good lad. On it. 581 00:29:59,172 --> 00:30:01,424 [Howard] He just said, "I don't know where he is fitness-wise. 582 00:30:01,424 --> 00:30:03,635 You're playing. You're playing well. We're on a good run. 583 00:30:03,635 --> 00:30:05,637 Just crack on. It is what it is." 584 00:30:05,637 --> 00:30:09,057 But obviously, the Stockport game changed a few of that. 585 00:30:09,057 --> 00:30:11,392 Uh, but yeah, that's goalkeeping. 586 00:30:16,064 --> 00:30:17,774 [Griffiths] That's a good burst by Collar. 587 00:30:17,774 --> 00:30:19,567 He gets in the box. Now can he deliver? 588 00:30:19,567 --> 00:30:22,737 He can. And it's in. Olaofe, one-on-one! 589 00:30:22,737 --> 00:30:25,740 He shows up Tozer, 2-nil. Horrible mistake. 590 00:30:25,740 --> 00:30:28,243 Olaofe's in the box, left-hand side. Tozer has a block. 591 00:30:28,243 --> 00:30:31,412 Olaofe with a header. Olaofe scores a hat trick. 592 00:30:32,914 --> 00:30:36,000 No, not at all. I actually don't think I could've helped any of the goals. 593 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:38,002 Uh, I just think it was a bad team performance, 594 00:30:38,002 --> 00:30:41,381 and often goalkeepers are the ones that are the fall guy. 595 00:30:41,381 --> 00:30:42,674 Then the gaffer said that-- 596 00:30:42,674 --> 00:30:44,300 After that game, he just pulled me and went, 597 00:30:44,300 --> 00:30:46,010 "Look, I'm just gonna give Arthur a try. 598 00:30:46,010 --> 00:30:48,763 I'm gonna give him that bit of experience and see how he copes. 599 00:30:48,763 --> 00:30:50,849 And then it's up to him then." And-- 600 00:30:51,975 --> 00:30:56,145 Initially, your reaction is frustration, but I let in five goals. 601 00:30:56,145 --> 00:30:58,565 And I hold my hands up and let in five goals, not good enough. 602 00:30:58,565 --> 00:31:00,900 You're never gonna argue and change those decisions. 603 00:31:00,900 --> 00:31:02,694 You just get on with it and adapt. 604 00:31:05,822 --> 00:31:09,158 I think a lineup change can help the team's mentality, 605 00:31:09,158 --> 00:31:12,120 because football by nature is unpredictable. 606 00:31:12,620 --> 00:31:17,750 And having unpredictability in your face, it helps build resilience. 607 00:31:17,750 --> 00:31:19,085 [fans chanting] 608 00:31:19,085 --> 00:31:22,088 [Griffiths] The big news, I suppose, is Okonkwo coming in. 609 00:31:22,088 --> 00:31:25,174 [Kotadia] It invites a freshness and a freedom 610 00:31:25,174 --> 00:31:27,719 - into the squad and the performance. - [fans chanting] 611 00:31:29,637 --> 00:31:31,556 [Griffith] Huge kick by Okonkwo. 612 00:31:31,556 --> 00:31:34,017 Hayden wins a good handle. Mullin, overhead kick. 613 00:31:34,017 --> 00:31:37,604 {\an8}- Goal! Paul Mullin! - [fans cheering] 614 00:31:38,980 --> 00:31:40,356 {\an8}[Griffith] Turned it upside down! 615 00:31:40,356 --> 00:31:42,525 His first goal of the season! 616 00:31:42,525 --> 00:31:45,111 He's going nuts in front of us! 617 00:31:45,111 --> 00:31:46,362 Mullin is back. 618 00:31:46,362 --> 00:31:47,780 [fans cheering] 619 00:31:47,780 --> 00:31:50,033 [Griffith] Good layoff on the edge of the area, but Tracey can't shoot, 620 00:31:50,033 --> 00:31:51,409 so he helps it on one. 621 00:31:51,409 --> 00:31:52,744 Tabiner hits a good strike! 622 00:31:52,744 --> 00:31:56,915 {\an8}Oh! What a save that is! That was a goal all the way. 623 00:31:56,915 --> 00:31:57,999 {\an8}[fans cheering] 624 00:31:57,999 --> 00:32:00,585 {\an8}[Ker] After the Crewe game, we found our footing. 625 00:32:00,585 --> 00:32:03,671 {\an8}Winning or drawing our next five league matches, 626 00:32:03,671 --> 00:32:06,382 {\an8}with Arthur proving a very good thing in goal. 627 00:32:06,382 --> 00:32:07,508 {\an8}[fans cheering] 628 00:32:08,718 --> 00:32:11,012 [Griffith] Great save by Okonkwo! What a save! 629 00:32:11,012 --> 00:32:12,680 {\an8}- [fans cheering] - [Griffith laughs] 630 00:32:12,680 --> 00:32:14,057 {\an8}Are you ready? 631 00:32:14,641 --> 00:32:18,811 [Ker] So after those five games, we're in third place on 27 points. 632 00:32:19,520 --> 00:32:22,523 But guess who we've got to play next. Notts County. 633 00:32:22,523 --> 00:32:24,233 [vehicles passing] 634 00:32:27,070 --> 00:32:28,196 [fan 5] Big day. Bit nervous. 635 00:32:28,196 --> 00:32:31,157 It's, uh, Notts County v. Wrexham. 636 00:32:31,157 --> 00:32:34,744 Over the years, it's been nip and tuck. Two good teams. Simple as that. 637 00:32:34,744 --> 00:32:36,663 I mean, I've got no problem with the rivalry 638 00:32:36,663 --> 00:32:39,374 because of that mutual respect, obviously, from last year. 639 00:32:39,374 --> 00:32:42,543 Uh, but, yeah, hopefully we're gonna win-- win it 2-1. 640 00:32:42,543 --> 00:32:43,628 [fans cheering] 641 00:32:43,628 --> 00:32:45,296 [Griffiths] Notts County. Here we go. 642 00:32:45,296 --> 00:32:48,049 {\an8}Our old friends and rivals from the National League. 643 00:32:49,133 --> 00:32:52,387 [Parkin] I think, in the scheme of things, I think it's a massive game today, innit? 644 00:32:52,387 --> 00:32:56,057 For the rival the last two or three years we've had with County. 645 00:32:56,057 --> 00:32:57,350 {\an8}They'll want revenge 646 00:32:57,350 --> 00:33:01,604 {\an8}for their last game against us last year with the penalty save from Foster. 647 00:33:01,604 --> 00:33:02,689 [fans cheering] 648 00:33:02,689 --> 00:33:05,274 [Ker] We both got promoted at the end of last season. 649 00:33:05,274 --> 00:33:08,486 Uh, they've actually started this season in League Two slightly stronger than us, 650 00:33:08,486 --> 00:33:14,117 {\an8}uh, beating Accrington Stanley 3-1, and then Swindon Town 3-1, 651 00:33:14,117 --> 00:33:16,119 {\an8}who we only managed to draw with. 652 00:33:16,119 --> 00:33:17,203 {\an8}[fans cheering] 653 00:33:18,454 --> 00:33:19,455 [chattering] 654 00:33:21,332 --> 00:33:23,459 [McElhenney] I'm not a hundred percent sure, obviously, 655 00:33:23,459 --> 00:33:25,920 but I'd like to believe that that's Notts County Zone. 656 00:33:25,920 --> 00:33:27,630 - Really? - [McElhenney] Mm-hmm? 657 00:33:27,630 --> 00:33:31,217 As Notts County Zone knows, he's one of my favorite Twitter accounts-- 658 00:33:31,217 --> 00:33:34,762 - I follow him on-- on Twitter. Yeah. - I follow him too. I-- I love him. 659 00:33:34,762 --> 00:33:37,348 And he's probably gonna say something about the fact 660 00:33:37,348 --> 00:33:38,891 that we're obsessed with him. 661 00:33:38,891 --> 00:33:40,476 - And the answer is, yes, I am. - Yeah. 662 00:33:40,476 --> 00:33:42,145 - I'm obsessed-- - I'm obsessed with Notts County. 663 00:33:42,145 --> 00:33:43,604 - Yeah. It's a-- - It's an incredible club. 664 00:33:43,604 --> 00:33:44,772 [fans singing] 665 00:33:44,772 --> 00:33:46,315 Disney+ is wank. 666 00:33:46,315 --> 00:33:48,151 {\an8}[McClean] 667 00:33:56,826 --> 00:33:59,162 [fans chanting] 668 00:33:59,787 --> 00:34:02,248 {\an8}I try not to think about competition too much, 669 00:34:02,248 --> 00:34:04,542 'cause that puts too much pressure on myself. 670 00:34:04,542 --> 00:34:08,546 The easiest way I think about it is just trying to be as good as I can be. 671 00:34:09,338 --> 00:34:10,715 [fan 7] It's gonna be rocking today. 672 00:34:10,715 --> 00:34:11,966 This is a massive game, 673 00:34:11,966 --> 00:34:15,386 and Wrexham need us as a 12th man today behind them 674 00:34:15,386 --> 00:34:17,764 to cheer them on and keep them going. 675 00:34:17,764 --> 00:34:19,557 This will be a good game. Come on, boys. 676 00:34:19,557 --> 00:34:20,975 3-1, Wrexham! 677 00:34:20,975 --> 00:34:22,351 2-1, Wrexham! 678 00:34:22,351 --> 00:34:23,811 Definitely Notts for the win. 679 00:34:23,811 --> 00:34:27,732 I'm definitely thinking 3-1 Notts. Hundred percent. 680 00:34:28,733 --> 00:34:30,735 [James] I feel like there's definitely an increased pressure 681 00:34:30,735 --> 00:34:33,613 because everyone wants to beat us, really. 682 00:34:33,613 --> 00:34:38,201 Um, you know, we want to sort of prove to people that, yeah, we sh-- 683 00:34:38,201 --> 00:34:41,788 {\an8}You should want to beat us, because we're all right. [laughs] 684 00:34:47,543 --> 00:34:49,295 [fans chanting] 685 00:34:49,295 --> 00:34:53,216 - [fans] Red army! Red army! - [fans] Red army! Red army! 686 00:34:53,216 --> 00:34:56,135 - Red army! Red army! - Red army! 687 00:34:56,135 --> 00:34:57,345 [Parkinson] Yeah, listen, boys. 688 00:34:57,345 --> 00:35:01,599 Just remember, everybody right bang up for it, but in control. 689 00:35:01,599 --> 00:35:02,809 We keep 11 on the pitch. 690 00:35:02,809 --> 00:35:07,438 We're ready for the war, but we do it with a nice, cool fucking mindset, 691 00:35:07,438 --> 00:35:09,065 and we concentrate on the job at hand. 692 00:35:09,065 --> 00:35:10,149 Let's fucking go. 693 00:35:10,149 --> 00:35:11,776 - Come on, boys. - [players] Come on, boys! 694 00:35:11,776 --> 00:35:14,153 [Parkinson indistinct] Come on, son... Come on, my son. 695 00:35:14,153 --> 00:35:15,571 [fans cheering] 696 00:35:16,447 --> 00:35:18,616 [Griffiths] It's Notts County against Wrexham. 697 00:35:18,616 --> 00:35:22,036 It's the side that got the most points in history 698 00:35:22,036 --> 00:35:25,748 against the side that got the second-most points in history last season. 699 00:35:25,748 --> 00:35:28,793 It's everything you could want in a football match, eh? 700 00:35:29,377 --> 00:35:31,045 [commentator 2] This is such a huge game. 701 00:35:31,045 --> 00:35:34,048 I mean, they're gonna be looking for revenge from last season, Mark. 702 00:35:34,549 --> 00:35:38,136 [Griffith] We're about to get underway here at Meadow Lane. 703 00:35:38,136 --> 00:35:41,764 The referee gives the go-ahead, and off we go. 704 00:35:41,764 --> 00:35:46,686 [fans] Wrexham! Wrexham! Wrexham! Wrexham! Wrexham! 705 00:35:46,686 --> 00:35:49,480 It's a hard place to come. Uh, we, we know that. 706 00:35:50,857 --> 00:35:53,151 I think these games are-- are being ready for-- 707 00:35:53,151 --> 00:35:56,028 for a kind of tactical battle to be ready for the physical battle. 708 00:35:56,028 --> 00:35:58,406 - That's a late tackle on Cannon. - [Parkin] What about the yellow? 709 00:35:58,406 --> 00:35:59,740 That's got to be a yellow. 710 00:35:59,740 --> 00:36:02,201 - ...that are given correctly to them. - [fans clamoring] 711 00:36:02,201 --> 00:36:04,745 [Griffiths] And there's some struggle off the pitch now. 712 00:36:04,745 --> 00:36:06,539 - [fans clamor] - [commentator 2] A yellow for both. 713 00:36:07,665 --> 00:36:09,083 It's a yellow. 714 00:36:09,083 --> 00:36:10,668 ...trouble, and Cannon fouls him. 715 00:36:10,668 --> 00:36:12,670 [Parkinson] Fucking settle down! 716 00:36:12,670 --> 00:36:14,589 Ref! Ref! 717 00:36:14,589 --> 00:36:15,798 [commentator 2] Foul given. Yeah. 718 00:36:16,799 --> 00:36:18,342 [fans shouting] 719 00:36:21,679 --> 00:36:24,891 {\an8}[Parkinson] 720 00:36:24,891 --> 00:36:26,184 [fans shouting] 721 00:36:29,478 --> 00:36:30,479 [fans cheering] 722 00:36:30,479 --> 00:36:34,358 [Griffiths] Now County start again from the back. Back to square one. 723 00:36:34,358 --> 00:36:36,360 Up against Mendy. That's how he is. 724 00:36:36,360 --> 00:36:39,322 Langstaff bursting past Mendy. Can he keep it out? 725 00:36:39,322 --> 00:36:40,990 Good work by Mendy. 726 00:36:40,990 --> 00:36:42,491 I said to the lads before the game, 727 00:36:42,491 --> 00:36:46,078 you know, there's a tactical game plan to stifle them. 728 00:36:46,078 --> 00:36:48,706 You know, they're a team with a lot of attacking players 729 00:36:48,706 --> 00:36:51,292 who are not necessarily great without the ball. 730 00:36:52,043 --> 00:36:54,670 [commentator 2] Excellent tackle, though, by O'Connor. 731 00:36:54,670 --> 00:36:57,465 [Griffiths] But Mendy gets around the back of Jodi-- Jodi Jones. 732 00:36:57,465 --> 00:37:00,509 Can he cross? Sanderson's open-- Ooh! Sails in! 733 00:37:00,509 --> 00:37:02,970 {\an8}- Oh! What an escape that was for County! - [commentator 2] Ooh! 734 00:37:02,970 --> 00:37:04,430 The setup's been great, innit? 735 00:37:04,430 --> 00:37:08,517 Just gotta keep doing exactly what you've done with the cool heads. 736 00:37:08,517 --> 00:37:11,562 So just-- In our minds, just be ready to start quick. 737 00:37:11,562 --> 00:37:12,730 Stevie, anything? 738 00:37:12,730 --> 00:37:14,190 Let's fucking get up the pitch. Let's play. 739 00:37:14,190 --> 00:37:16,609 [commentator 2] Mullin now kicks out, support. 740 00:37:16,609 --> 00:37:18,444 Pull back. Lee has a chance. Hits it! 741 00:37:18,444 --> 00:37:20,905 - Ooh! What a save. What a save. - [fans] Ooh! 742 00:37:20,905 --> 00:37:22,823 [commentator 2] And he's poked it wide. And Lee, 743 00:37:22,823 --> 00:37:25,284 edge of the area, cuts in on his right foot. Will he hit it? 744 00:37:25,284 --> 00:37:27,787 He floats it in. Mullin's shot blocked! Dalby! 745 00:37:27,787 --> 00:37:30,539 It's hit the keeper! I mean, that's unbelievable. 746 00:37:30,539 --> 00:37:32,833 [Parkinson] Just keep playing the game, boys! Come on! 747 00:37:32,833 --> 00:37:33,960 [Griffiths] Now, here's danger. 748 00:37:33,960 --> 00:37:36,587 Chipped in nicely to O'Brien who pops it back behind Crowley. 749 00:37:36,587 --> 00:37:39,006 The odds are Cameron will hit this. Blasts it! 750 00:37:39,006 --> 00:37:41,467 - And, oh, good hands, Okonkwo. - [commentator 2] What a catch. 751 00:37:41,467 --> 00:37:44,762 [Griffiths] Cameron smashed that, and Okonkwo held it really well. 752 00:37:45,596 --> 00:37:48,224 But that was, uh, a nervous moment for Wrexham. 753 00:37:48,224 --> 00:37:50,101 [fans cheering] 754 00:37:50,101 --> 00:37:51,811 Yeah, do it. Do it. 755 00:37:53,062 --> 00:37:56,232 It's up to Ollie, then, to come on and freshen us, 756 00:37:56,232 --> 00:37:59,443 uh, when you've had three games in seven days. It can be key. 757 00:37:59,443 --> 00:38:03,281 Come on, my son. Got 4,000 fans fucking singing your name. 758 00:38:03,281 --> 00:38:07,076 [fans chant] Ollie! Ollie! Ollie! Ollie! Ollie! Ollie! 759 00:38:07,076 --> 00:38:08,536 [Parkinson] Be the fucking hero. 760 00:38:09,036 --> 00:38:10,496 [commentator 2] Palmer for Dalby. 761 00:38:10,496 --> 00:38:11,622 [fans cheering] 762 00:38:12,957 --> 00:38:15,376 [Griffiths] So, Okonkwo with the goal kick. Right-footed. 763 00:38:16,419 --> 00:38:18,045 Drills it, looking for Palmer. 764 00:38:18,045 --> 00:38:20,256 Through ball clear as here come Wrexham again. Lee now. 765 00:38:20,256 --> 00:38:22,258 He's got McClean outside him. He cuts inside. 766 00:38:22,258 --> 00:38:24,635 Good ball to Mullin in the area. Back to McClean. 767 00:38:24,635 --> 00:38:26,220 ♪ Are ready for the thunder ♪ 768 00:38:26,220 --> 00:38:28,597 [Griffiths] He's got Palmer at the far post. Hits the goal line. 769 00:38:28,597 --> 00:38:31,183 Swings it towards Palmer. Takes deflection. Corner. 770 00:38:31,183 --> 00:38:32,518 - [music continues] - [fans cheering] 771 00:38:32,518 --> 00:38:34,687 [Griffiths] Seventeen and a half minutes left. 772 00:38:35,313 --> 00:38:38,107 [Parkinson] Come on, Ollie. Hit one in the fucking net. 773 00:38:38,107 --> 00:38:40,901 [Griffiths] Steps up, swings it into the six-yard box. 774 00:38:40,901 --> 00:38:42,737 - Good header clear by Baldwin. - [fans cheering] 775 00:38:42,737 --> 00:38:45,906 Cannon battling on the edges as well. Noted down for McClean. 776 00:38:45,906 --> 00:38:48,117 Cannon in support. Wrexham got a spare man. 777 00:38:48,117 --> 00:38:50,578 Here is Cannon. Lee wants it. Gets it edge of the area. 778 00:38:50,578 --> 00:38:52,913 Shifts it onto his right foot. Can he hit this? 779 00:38:52,913 --> 00:38:56,417 He's gonna-- keeps going into the-- Lee drills it. Shot deflection! 780 00:38:57,918 --> 00:39:00,004 - [Griffiths] Yeah! It's in! - [fans cheering] 781 00:39:00,004 --> 00:39:01,589 [Griffiths] Elliot Lee drives it! 782 00:39:01,589 --> 00:39:05,551 It's hit the Wrexham player lying on the floor, and span into the net. 783 00:39:05,551 --> 00:39:08,554 {\an8}[Griffiths] And Wrexham take the lead in the 74th minute! 784 00:39:08,554 --> 00:39:10,973 {\an8}[music continues] 785 00:39:10,973 --> 00:39:15,061 [Fans] Allez, allez, allez, oh! 786 00:39:15,061 --> 00:39:19,690 Allez, allez, allez, oh! Allez, allez, allez, oh! 787 00:39:19,690 --> 00:39:20,983 Wrexham! 788 00:39:20,983 --> 00:39:22,651 [Griffiths] ...once. Tozer has to drill it away. 789 00:39:22,651 --> 00:39:25,071 Poor clearance now. Wrexham are open here. 790 00:39:25,071 --> 00:39:26,906 Ball fed to McGoldrick, edge of the D. 791 00:39:26,906 --> 00:39:30,826 - Hits it! Great save! Okonkwo! - [fans] Oh! 792 00:39:30,826 --> 00:39:33,371 - [Griffiths] You beautiful, beautiful man. - [fans cheering] 793 00:39:33,371 --> 00:39:35,664 [reporter 2] It's a team effort, but Arthur made a great save as well. 794 00:39:35,664 --> 00:39:37,958 His handling, everything about him today was assured, wasn't it? 795 00:39:37,958 --> 00:39:39,293 [Parkinson] Arthur was flawless today. 796 00:39:39,293 --> 00:39:41,504 [commentator 2] And here Okonkwo takes that comfortably. 797 00:39:42,588 --> 00:39:45,424 [Parkinson] Arthur's, uh, been an important signing for us so far, 798 00:39:45,424 --> 00:39:47,051 and I think he's gonna get better. 799 00:39:47,051 --> 00:39:49,178 ♪ 'Cause this is about to get wild ♪ 800 00:39:49,178 --> 00:39:51,847 [Ker] It's a step up in quality of people we've had for a long time. 801 00:39:51,847 --> 00:39:54,392 [Griffiths] Palmer gets up. It bounces to Mullin, edge of the area. 802 00:39:54,392 --> 00:39:56,018 Brings it down. Pokes it! Palmer! 803 00:39:56,018 --> 00:39:57,728 It's across, and he hits it! 804 00:39:57,728 --> 00:39:58,813 - Get in! - [fans cheer] 805 00:39:58,813 --> 00:40:02,316 [Griffiths] 2-nil! 2-nil! Ollie Palmer strikes! 806 00:40:02,316 --> 00:40:03,651 His fourth goal of the season! 807 00:40:03,651 --> 00:40:05,111 [fans cheering] 808 00:40:05,111 --> 00:40:07,154 [commentator 2] Expert finishing by Palmer. 809 00:40:07,154 --> 00:40:10,616 {\an8}And Wrexham are two up at Meadow Lane. 810 00:40:10,616 --> 00:40:14,161 {\an8}Look at those fans there, Mark. They're going wild. 811 00:40:14,161 --> 00:40:15,538 [fans chanting] 812 00:40:15,538 --> 00:40:17,706 [Palmer] Yeah. Of course, you've got to remain professional. 813 00:40:17,706 --> 00:40:19,667 You've got to remain focused in the game. 814 00:40:19,667 --> 00:40:21,961 And the boys did that very, very well today. 815 00:40:21,961 --> 00:40:23,587 - [fans cheering] - [whistle blows] 816 00:40:23,587 --> 00:40:26,048 {\an8}[Griffiths] And there is the final whistle. 817 00:40:26,048 --> 00:40:29,552 {\an8}And that, Jay, is a win, my friend. That's a big'un. 818 00:40:29,552 --> 00:40:31,637 Uh, that's the performance of the season for me, Mark. 819 00:40:31,637 --> 00:40:32,721 [fans chanting] 820 00:40:32,721 --> 00:40:34,890 [commentator 2] Two-nil away from home. What a result. 821 00:40:34,890 --> 00:40:36,183 What a performance. 822 00:40:36,684 --> 00:40:38,310 [fans chanting] 823 00:40:40,521 --> 00:40:42,648 [Parkinson] Yeah, well, we've come to one of our rivals. 824 00:40:42,648 --> 00:40:44,817 We were right up there, and we've taken three points. 825 00:40:44,817 --> 00:40:47,278 So obviously, it's a really important three points for us. 826 00:40:49,155 --> 00:40:53,534 [Palmer] Yeah, look at the top three now. Stockport, Notts, Wrexham. 827 00:40:53,534 --> 00:40:55,453 I think it's a great advert for League Two, 828 00:40:55,453 --> 00:40:57,830 and I also think it's a great advert, you know, 829 00:40:57,830 --> 00:40:59,540 for what's come out of the National League. 830 00:40:59,540 --> 00:41:02,084 And, you know, it's a fantastic three points for us. 831 00:41:02,084 --> 00:41:03,878 [fans chanting] Ollie! Ollie! Ollie! 832 00:41:03,878 --> 00:41:08,799 [Kotadia] What makes a successful athlete is someone who applies himself, 833 00:41:08,799 --> 00:41:10,092 they work hard. 834 00:41:10,843 --> 00:41:14,638 It's really important to be comfortable with uncertainty 835 00:41:14,638 --> 00:41:17,349 because of the nature of sport and life. 836 00:41:17,349 --> 00:41:20,895 And mental resilience, having a strong mind 837 00:41:21,479 --> 00:41:23,647 comes from not minding change. 838 00:41:23,647 --> 00:41:27,318 And that's how we build consistent performances. 839 00:41:27,318 --> 00:41:30,154 [fans cheering] 840 00:41:30,154 --> 00:41:31,280 [fans chanting] Wrexham! 841 00:41:31,280 --> 00:41:33,574 [McElhenney] We've got a team right now that does not give up. 842 00:41:33,574 --> 00:41:36,076 I mean, one of the things we keep saying now is, 843 00:41:36,076 --> 00:41:37,620 "Never leave a Wrexham game." 844 00:41:37,620 --> 00:41:38,954 [fans cheering] 845 00:41:38,954 --> 00:41:41,123 Yes! Yes! Yes! 846 00:41:41,123 --> 00:41:44,668 Because we, we just have this ability to come back in the end. 847 00:41:44,668 --> 00:41:48,672 And that just shows a sense of resilience and perseverance, 848 00:41:48,672 --> 00:41:51,509 um, that you have to have in this sport. 849 00:41:51,509 --> 00:41:54,470 You put in a hundred percent effort 850 00:41:55,596 --> 00:41:59,225 to extract a 1% improvement. 851 00:41:59,225 --> 00:42:04,271 And that 1% improvement is kind of what keeps us going forward. 852 00:42:04,271 --> 00:42:07,525 And to give a hundred percent knowing 853 00:42:07,525 --> 00:42:12,446 that you might only get 1% back is-- 854 00:42:12,446 --> 00:42:14,198 that's the true courage of it all. 855 00:42:14,198 --> 00:42:15,866 - That's the work. - Yeah. 856 00:42:16,534 --> 00:42:17,952 [Parkinson] Brilliant, boys. Well done. 857 00:42:18,536 --> 00:42:22,206 That's right up there, boys, in terms of performance level and run. 858 00:42:22,206 --> 00:42:23,958 You know, there's some great jewels out there. 859 00:42:23,958 --> 00:42:26,210 You know, Mendy and Macko against their two wingbacks. 860 00:42:26,210 --> 00:42:27,711 Most assists in the league. 861 00:42:27,711 --> 00:42:30,381 Jacob, you saw him off today. He couldn't get past you. 862 00:42:30,381 --> 00:42:32,049 But that is a great win for us, boys. 863 00:42:32,049 --> 00:42:34,301 We're not gonna get too carried away and shout and holler, 864 00:42:34,301 --> 00:42:38,055 'cause we're gonna meet these again, but magnificent display. 865 00:42:38,055 --> 00:42:40,307 Stevie. Just against a really good team, lads, as well. 866 00:42:40,307 --> 00:42:42,810 You know, give them credit. They're a fucking good team. 867 00:42:42,810 --> 00:42:47,147 And it was an absolute fucking class tactical performance, lads. 868 00:42:47,147 --> 00:42:51,026 Top drawer. And get the fucking points in that game! 869 00:42:51,026 --> 00:42:53,529 - [Parkinson] Get in there, boys! - [Parkin] Let's go, boys! 870 00:42:53,529 --> 00:42:55,531 [fans chanting] Wrexham!