1 00:00:01,780 --> 00:00:05,020 [soft dramatic music] 2 00:00:08,093 --> 00:00:09,830 GEMMA: So I'm just making the list 3 00:00:09,897 --> 00:00:13,571 of who needs to be in for a review today. 4 00:00:13,638 --> 00:00:16,009 So we've got quite a busy morning. 5 00:00:16,075 --> 00:00:18,581 [indistinct chatter] 6 00:00:18,648 --> 00:00:20,217 How are you? You all right? - Yeah. 7 00:00:20,284 --> 00:00:21,352 GEMMA: It's gonna be a busy morning. 8 00:00:21,419 --> 00:00:23,156 - I know, yeah. I figured out. 9 00:00:23,223 --> 00:00:24,626 GEMMA: I hope you've had your breakfast. 10 00:00:24,693 --> 00:00:25,662 - Yeah. [laughter] 11 00:00:25,728 --> 00:00:27,031 GEMMA: My name is Gemma Bamford. 12 00:00:27,097 --> 00:00:28,868 I'm the first team sports therapist 13 00:00:28,935 --> 00:00:30,270 here at Wrexham Football Club. 14 00:00:30,337 --> 00:00:31,574 This is my sixth season, 15 00:00:31,640 --> 00:00:33,945 but it's my first season with the first team. 16 00:00:34,011 --> 00:00:35,882 KEVIN: Yeah, and no bleeding last night, this morning? 17 00:00:35,949 --> 00:00:37,552 - No, no, fine. KEVIN: Okay. 18 00:00:37,619 --> 00:00:39,756 All right, that's fine. I'm happy with that. 19 00:00:39,823 --> 00:00:42,027 GEMMA: Kevin's the head physio within Wrexham, 20 00:00:42,094 --> 00:00:44,198 so I'm sort of just under him. 21 00:00:44,265 --> 00:00:48,373 So we'll both do assessments, we'll both do treatments. 22 00:00:48,440 --> 00:00:51,079 And we'll both do the rehabilitation side of things. 23 00:00:51,145 --> 00:00:53,985 You got to come and speak to me, Rhys. 24 00:00:54,051 --> 00:00:56,222 Look how many people I've got to see. 25 00:00:56,289 --> 00:00:59,061 - Still? - Don't get involved. 26 00:00:59,128 --> 00:01:01,901 - Go on, Gemma! Love that! [Gemma laughs] 27 00:01:01,967 --> 00:01:04,806 GEMMA: Being a female in a male-dominated environment 28 00:01:04,873 --> 00:01:07,278 can be challenging at times. 29 00:01:07,344 --> 00:01:09,315 You almost have to work a little bit harder 30 00:01:09,382 --> 00:01:10,652 and say what you think, 31 00:01:10,718 --> 00:01:12,923 even if you're disagreeing with someone. 32 00:01:12,989 --> 00:01:15,294 At the end of the day, you've got a job to do. 33 00:01:15,360 --> 00:01:17,431 Okay, next one on. 34 00:01:17,499 --> 00:01:19,503 Certain times are not the nicest, 35 00:01:19,569 --> 00:01:22,676 you know, dealing with feet. 36 00:01:22,742 --> 00:01:24,780 [laughs] I don't think anyone really wants to. 37 00:01:24,846 --> 00:01:26,917 They're not the nicest area of the body. 38 00:01:26,984 --> 00:01:29,455 [laughing] It's like, you know, you just have to do it. 39 00:01:31,426 --> 00:01:34,332 BUDDY: [singing] Every day, it's a-gettin' closer 40 00:01:34,398 --> 00:01:38,206 Going faster than a roller coaster 41 00:01:38,273 --> 00:01:43,149 Love like yours will surely come my way 42 00:01:43,216 --> 00:01:45,420 A-hey, hey, hey, hey 43 00:01:45,487 --> 00:01:49,128 Every day, it's a-gettin' faster 44 00:01:49,195 --> 00:01:52,636 Everyone said go ahead and ask her 45 00:01:52,702 --> 00:01:57,011 Love like yours will surely come my way 46 00:01:57,077 --> 00:01:59,516 A-hey, hey, hey, hey 47 00:01:59,583 --> 00:02:05,260 Love like yours will surely come my way 48 00:02:13,043 --> 00:02:14,278 [crowd cheering] 49 00:02:14,345 --> 00:02:16,617 ANNOUNCER: Past again. Davies takes a chance! 50 00:02:16,684 --> 00:02:17,852 [cheering] 51 00:02:17,919 --> 00:02:19,690 MARK: We're into March, 52 00:02:19,756 --> 00:02:21,894 and Wrexham have just pulled off five straight victories... 53 00:02:21,960 --> 00:02:23,497 ANNOUNCER: Mullin one-on-one with the keeper! 54 00:02:23,564 --> 00:02:25,033 [cheering] 55 00:02:25,100 --> 00:02:26,970 MARK: Lifting them all the way to third place, 56 00:02:27,037 --> 00:02:29,342 well positioned for the final stretch of the season. 57 00:02:29,408 --> 00:02:30,611 [dramatic music] 58 00:02:30,678 --> 00:02:33,049 As long as they can keep everyone healthy, 59 00:02:33,116 --> 00:02:36,089 they should be challenging for a top spot come May. 60 00:02:36,155 --> 00:02:37,826 - Rob Lainton, 61 00:02:37,892 --> 00:02:39,195 he's been absolutely outstanding, hasn't he? 62 00:02:39,261 --> 00:02:40,565 WAYNE: Yeah. 63 00:02:40,631 --> 00:02:42,301 I don't think you'll get a better keeper, if I'm honest. 64 00:02:42,368 --> 00:02:43,804 ANNOUNCER: Punched by Lainton. Stretched really well there. 65 00:02:43,871 --> 00:02:46,142 ANNOUNCER 2: Back to Mitchell, great stop by Rob Lainton. 66 00:02:46,209 --> 00:02:48,380 ANNOUNCER 3: It bobbles around in the goalmouth! 67 00:02:48,446 --> 00:02:51,587 Lainton stretches! That's a hell of a catch. 68 00:02:51,653 --> 00:02:53,924 [cheering] 69 00:02:53,991 --> 00:02:56,429 - We got 18 games left. We got 11 at home. 70 00:02:56,497 --> 00:02:58,366 One word answer: are we going up? 71 00:02:58,433 --> 00:03:00,037 - Absolutely. WAYNE: Thank you very much. 72 00:03:00,103 --> 00:03:02,074 - [chuckling] Yeah, pleasure. 73 00:03:02,141 --> 00:03:03,544 KEVIN: So we went through the scan with you. 74 00:03:03,611 --> 00:03:05,180 Nice and clear, yeah? LAINTON: Mm. 75 00:03:05,247 --> 00:03:06,950 KEVIN: So the slight horizontal tear 76 00:03:07,017 --> 00:03:09,890 you have the back in the knee in the meniscus is stable. 77 00:03:09,956 --> 00:03:10,892 - This one here? 78 00:03:10,958 --> 00:03:12,294 - Yeah. - Yeah. 79 00:03:12,361 --> 00:03:13,363 KEVIN: So if we won the league automatically, 80 00:03:13,430 --> 00:03:14,766 I'd want to get it done straight away. 81 00:03:14,833 --> 00:03:16,235 - Yeah? 82 00:03:16,302 --> 00:03:17,404 KEVIN: And whereas if we get to the playoffs, 83 00:03:17,471 --> 00:03:18,406 I'd want it done straight after the playoffs... 84 00:03:18,473 --> 00:03:19,710 LAINTON: The playoff-- 85 00:03:19,776 --> 00:03:21,446 KEVIN: Get knocked out, or the final, 86 00:03:21,513 --> 00:03:23,283 so that we can get you back in the quickest time 87 00:03:23,349 --> 00:03:24,853 for next season. 88 00:03:24,920 --> 00:03:26,557 [somber music] 89 00:03:26,623 --> 00:03:27,959 LAINTON: Gone through a few years of bad injuries, 90 00:03:28,026 --> 00:03:29,462 and stop-start, stop-start, 91 00:03:29,529 --> 00:03:31,934 and I just want to enjoy it again. 92 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,369 You can't let your mind go, 93 00:03:33,436 --> 00:03:36,577 otherwise you won't do your job to the best of your ability 94 00:03:36,643 --> 00:03:38,046 when your head's not in it. 95 00:03:38,113 --> 00:03:40,183 I won't stop doing the things I'm doing. 96 00:03:40,250 --> 00:03:42,488 Where's Dibble? He's not got his coat. 97 00:03:42,555 --> 00:03:44,793 CHRISTIAN: Rob's absolutely brilliant. 98 00:03:44,860 --> 00:03:47,264 I know people say 99 00:03:47,331 --> 00:03:49,536 you're both fighting for the same spot, but, 100 00:03:49,603 --> 00:03:51,807 you know, me and Rob are good friends as well. 101 00:03:51,874 --> 00:03:52,709 - Sorry love, off, but-- 102 00:03:54,345 --> 00:03:56,315 CHRISTIAN: Course you can. Just me on top. 103 00:03:56,382 --> 00:03:58,186 PERSON: In here. - Go away, camera. 104 00:03:58,253 --> 00:03:59,488 No, it doesn't matter. [laughter] 105 00:03:59,556 --> 00:04:00,958 Doesn't matter-- PERSON: [laughing] Go away! 106 00:04:01,025 --> 00:04:02,394 - You can get me. CHRISTIAN: Watch out here-- 107 00:04:02,461 --> 00:04:04,566 [indistinct] - Sugar. Right. 108 00:04:04,633 --> 00:04:06,302 Oh, you're very tall. CHRISTIAN: Yeah, very tall. 109 00:04:07,404 --> 00:04:08,641 [laughter] 110 00:04:08,707 --> 00:04:09,843 CHRISTIAN: Get one of them in there. 111 00:04:09,910 --> 00:04:11,312 Look, he can-- - Who's he? Who's he? 112 00:04:11,379 --> 00:04:12,214 CHRISTIAN: Take a picture of the other goalkeeper. 113 00:04:12,281 --> 00:04:13,116 There, that's Rob. [laughter] 114 00:04:13,183 --> 00:04:14,452 - He's the other goalie? 115 00:04:14,519 --> 00:04:15,555 LAINTON: All right. 116 00:04:15,621 --> 00:04:17,191 GRANDMOTHER: Oh, my grandsons will love this. 117 00:04:17,257 --> 00:04:19,563 [LAUGHTER] - Rob Lainton, too. 118 00:04:19,629 --> 00:04:21,265 CHRISTIAN: There we go. And who's that in the front? 119 00:04:21,332 --> 00:04:23,069 - That's Shaun. PERSON: Driver, driver. 120 00:04:23,136 --> 00:04:24,739 - Oh. Is he a player? PERSON: He's a driver. 121 00:04:24,806 --> 00:04:26,109 CHRISTIAN: He's both. LAINTON: Track seat. 122 00:04:26,175 --> 00:04:27,444 [laughter] GRANDMOTHER: Is he a-- 123 00:04:27,512 --> 00:04:28,948 LAINTON: Shaun Brisley, yeah. 124 00:04:29,014 --> 00:04:31,085 - What's--is he a player? LAINTON: Shaun Brisley, yeah. 125 00:04:31,152 --> 00:04:32,054 - I'm gonna get him. 126 00:04:32,121 --> 00:04:33,691 CHRISTIAN: Yeah, get him as well. 127 00:04:33,757 --> 00:04:34,993 [laughter] 128 00:04:35,060 --> 00:04:36,497 GRANDMOTHER: For my grandsons, season ticket holders. 129 00:04:36,563 --> 00:04:38,399 They'll be over the--oh, he's a handsome one and all. 130 00:04:38,466 --> 00:04:39,669 PERSON: Yeah, isn't he? GRANDMOTHER: Too, this. 131 00:04:39,736 --> 00:04:42,174 PLAYER: Handsome one. Bravo. - You're all handsome. 132 00:04:42,241 --> 00:04:44,278 [indistinct chatter] 133 00:04:47,050 --> 00:04:48,153 - See you later. 134 00:04:48,219 --> 00:04:51,425 [engine revving] 135 00:04:53,931 --> 00:04:55,333 [horn honks] 136 00:04:55,400 --> 00:04:56,937 [person chuckles] 137 00:04:57,004 --> 00:04:58,039 PERSON: You hear that? 138 00:05:00,611 --> 00:05:02,615 - We're just doing team shape across the pitch, okay? 139 00:05:02,682 --> 00:05:03,851 So Rob's going to go in that goal, 140 00:05:03,918 --> 00:05:05,353 and we're gonna attack towards that goal. 141 00:05:17,477 --> 00:05:18,914 [somber music] 142 00:05:18,981 --> 00:05:21,085 I've had many setbacks in my career. 143 00:05:21,152 --> 00:05:23,189 I've had--I've had bad spells in my career, 144 00:05:23,256 --> 00:05:24,759 and here at Wrexham, 145 00:05:24,826 --> 00:05:26,730 I just thought I was getting my chance, 146 00:05:26,797 --> 00:05:29,201 but I'm just not playing. 147 00:05:29,268 --> 00:05:30,237 PHIL: How'd you feel? 148 00:05:30,303 --> 00:05:32,407 - You see other people like your friends 149 00:05:32,474 --> 00:05:33,677 doing well and winning. 150 00:05:33,744 --> 00:05:34,913 - Right tomorrow, d'you know what I mean? 151 00:05:34,980 --> 00:05:36,082 And then toes goes back. 152 00:05:36,148 --> 00:05:38,219 - [chuckles] It's--it's tough. 153 00:05:38,286 --> 00:05:39,421 [somber music] 154 00:05:39,488 --> 00:05:40,758 Why can't I play in that game? 155 00:05:40,825 --> 00:05:42,394 I'm not gonna fucking play tomorrow. 156 00:05:42,461 --> 00:05:44,533 [somber music] 157 00:05:44,599 --> 00:05:47,639 For me, I just want to get back playing. 158 00:05:47,705 --> 00:05:49,743 It makes me even more hungry to prove more people wrong. 159 00:05:49,809 --> 00:05:53,717 - It's science-based, innit? [indistinct chatter] 160 00:05:58,226 --> 00:05:59,663 - These two guys in it, look. 161 00:06:01,265 --> 00:06:02,569 TYLER: Don't worry about Cam. 162 00:06:02,635 --> 00:06:04,071 - All three of us have been warriors 163 00:06:04,138 --> 00:06:06,008 in FUT Champs on FIFA. 164 00:06:06,075 --> 00:06:08,647 So you've got to play 20 games on the weekend, 165 00:06:08,714 --> 00:06:10,685 and the more wins you get, the better packs you get. 166 00:06:10,751 --> 00:06:12,622 But it's ridiculously stressful. 167 00:06:12,689 --> 00:06:14,793 TYLER: Never his ball. Blow the fucking whistle. 168 00:06:14,859 --> 00:06:16,262 CAMERON: As you can hear by Tyler. 169 00:06:16,329 --> 00:06:20,036 - He's got a corner in the 122nd minute of extra time. 170 00:06:20,103 --> 00:06:22,140 DANIEL: And you stay mentally stable, that's the main thing. 171 00:06:22,207 --> 00:06:24,579 - Yeah, well, you're supposed to stay mentally stable. 172 00:06:24,646 --> 00:06:25,881 TYLER: Yeah, but it's hard 173 00:06:25,948 --> 00:06:27,351 when you've got to sit in a room with these two, 174 00:06:27,417 --> 00:06:29,990 'cause they can get fucking annoying. 175 00:06:30,056 --> 00:06:33,129 CAMERON: My mental stability is next to zero. 176 00:06:33,196 --> 00:06:35,033 Football plays obviously the biggest part in it. 177 00:06:35,100 --> 00:06:36,770 And 22 years of age, 178 00:06:36,837 --> 00:06:38,741 I don't appreciate people telling me white lies. 179 00:06:38,807 --> 00:06:41,245 I'd rather people just be honest with me. 180 00:06:41,312 --> 00:06:43,249 So he started me in the FA Cup game, 181 00:06:43,316 --> 00:06:45,120 said I was one of the better players on the pitch, 182 00:06:45,186 --> 00:06:47,324 and then I didn't start again. 183 00:06:47,391 --> 00:06:50,363 He just brought me off the bench whenever we were losing. 184 00:06:50,430 --> 00:06:52,635 And now it's like the transfer window. 185 00:06:52,702 --> 00:06:55,273 I'm 22 years of age. I want to go and play football. 186 00:06:55,340 --> 00:06:56,777 And I'm not being allowed to go out. 187 00:06:56,843 --> 00:07:00,450 It's just--you know, this job is so frustrating, 188 00:07:00,518 --> 00:07:01,687 because you want to play football. 189 00:07:01,753 --> 00:07:03,089 I don't care about money or anything like that. 190 00:07:03,156 --> 00:07:04,492 I just want to play. 191 00:07:04,559 --> 00:07:06,329 - You know, I do try and stay positive, lads. 192 00:07:06,395 --> 00:07:09,234 Pressure is on. 193 00:07:09,301 --> 00:07:12,542 [dramatic music] 194 00:07:17,518 --> 00:07:20,858 WREXHAM FANS: Wrexham! Wrexham! Wrexham! 195 00:07:20,925 --> 00:07:23,864 [cheering] 196 00:07:23,931 --> 00:07:25,768 ANNOUNCER: Substitution of James--Jordan Davies. 197 00:07:25,835 --> 00:07:26,937 The ball goes through to Coulson. 198 00:07:27,004 --> 00:07:28,540 Lainton with an excellent save. 199 00:07:28,607 --> 00:07:31,947 And Lainton again--and the ball's gone over the bar. 200 00:07:32,014 --> 00:07:36,122 Rob Lainton puts his body-- 201 00:07:36,188 --> 00:07:38,894 body on the line every single game. 202 00:07:38,961 --> 00:07:40,531 [applause] 203 00:07:40,598 --> 00:07:42,869 FAN: Go, Wrexham! 204 00:07:44,004 --> 00:07:45,273 ANNOUNCER: Really taking one for the team there, 205 00:07:45,340 --> 00:07:47,377 Rob Lainton. 206 00:07:47,444 --> 00:07:49,148 ANNOUNCER2 : Lainton's going to have to come off 207 00:07:49,214 --> 00:07:50,518 in the 62nd minute. 208 00:07:50,584 --> 00:07:52,287 This isn't good. 209 00:07:52,354 --> 00:07:56,697 Christian Dibble is gonna be the man in goal for Wrexham. 210 00:07:56,763 --> 00:07:59,969 ANNOUNCER: Not one you want to see at all, 211 00:08:00,036 --> 00:08:02,107 especially not for someone like Robbie. 212 00:08:02,174 --> 00:08:04,478 [somber music] 213 00:08:04,546 --> 00:08:07,518 Found it so hard to come by with injuries and luck. 214 00:08:07,585 --> 00:08:08,721 Had a couple of times this season. 215 00:08:08,787 --> 00:08:10,223 It's good to see that he's sat up. 216 00:08:10,290 --> 00:08:12,260 [cheers and applause] 217 00:08:12,327 --> 00:08:14,499 But he looks in some serious discomfort. 218 00:08:14,566 --> 00:08:18,507 [cheers and applause] 219 00:08:18,574 --> 00:08:21,379 And we wish Rob a speedy recovery. 220 00:08:21,445 --> 00:08:24,485 [cheers and applause] 221 00:08:25,654 --> 00:08:27,759 And Dibble making his way onto the field. 222 00:08:27,825 --> 00:08:30,363 WREXHAM FANS: Wrexham! Wrexham! Wrexham! Wrexham! 223 00:08:30,430 --> 00:08:31,666 Wrexham! 224 00:08:31,733 --> 00:08:34,773 [somber music fading] 225 00:08:41,285 --> 00:08:42,622 DAVE: Hey, guys. 226 00:08:44,191 --> 00:08:46,062 Yeah, good. [indistinct] How are you, mate? You okay? 227 00:08:47,498 --> 00:08:50,738 DAVE: So I'll just go over what you CT scan shows, Rob. 228 00:08:50,805 --> 00:08:53,877 Essentially, you got a dislocated wrist, um, 229 00:08:53,944 --> 00:08:56,750 which is probably one of the worst injuries 230 00:08:56,817 --> 00:08:58,854 you can have in the wrist. LAINTON: Okay. 231 00:08:58,921 --> 00:09:00,524 DAVE: The goals of the operation 232 00:09:00,591 --> 00:09:05,534 are to assess all the injuries and to stabilize the wrist, 233 00:09:05,601 --> 00:09:08,841 allowing you to return to full play and full function. 234 00:09:10,878 --> 00:09:15,186 - It is a potential career-ending injury. 235 00:09:15,253 --> 00:09:16,857 - Yeah. 236 00:09:16,923 --> 00:09:18,025 DAVE: But if we do our best and it heals well 237 00:09:18,092 --> 00:09:19,863 and you recover well, I'd be hopeful 238 00:09:19,929 --> 00:09:22,635 of getting you back to play as soon as possible. 239 00:09:24,204 --> 00:09:26,075 DAVE: [chuckles] Maybe not that. 240 00:09:26,142 --> 00:09:27,545 Maybe not that quick. - [laughs] 241 00:09:27,612 --> 00:09:29,883 DAVE: If you look at the evidence surrounding this, 242 00:09:29,949 --> 00:09:31,520 I'll be hoping that we put you in a plaster cast 243 00:09:31,586 --> 00:09:32,955 for your first eight weeks. 244 00:09:33,022 --> 00:09:34,626 If everything goes to plan, 245 00:09:34,692 --> 00:09:36,128 you come out and start your rehabilitation, 246 00:09:36,195 --> 00:09:38,065 and I would hope that approximately 247 00:09:38,132 --> 00:09:40,370 three months after, you'd be looking at getting 248 00:09:40,437 --> 00:09:43,544 the full range of movement and improving strength. 249 00:09:43,610 --> 00:09:46,583 [delicate orchestral music] 250 00:09:46,650 --> 00:09:48,654 ROB McELHENNEY: He's inarguably the best goalie 251 00:09:48,720 --> 00:09:52,528 in the National League, a major asset. 252 00:09:52,595 --> 00:09:56,368 Looks like it's going to be about four months of recovery 253 00:09:56,435 --> 00:09:58,707 and it's devastating. 254 00:09:58,774 --> 00:10:03,884 The reality in sports is that it's also an opportunity. 255 00:10:03,951 --> 00:10:05,788 PHIL: When Rob got injured, that was a blow 256 00:10:05,855 --> 00:10:07,324 because Rob had been playing really well. 257 00:10:07,390 --> 00:10:09,394 So Christian Dibble has come in, 258 00:10:09,461 --> 00:10:13,570 and I'm confident in Dibbs anyway. 259 00:10:13,637 --> 00:10:14,739 But there is a difference, 260 00:10:14,806 --> 00:10:16,943 when suddenly, you're now the man. 261 00:10:17,010 --> 00:10:19,248 Dibbs has got an opportunity 262 00:10:19,314 --> 00:10:21,252 to stake a claim for the shirt. 263 00:10:21,318 --> 00:10:23,456 [whistle blows] PERSON: Good, Dibbs! 264 00:10:23,524 --> 00:10:24,759 CHRISTIAN: As a goalkeeper, 265 00:10:24,826 --> 00:10:28,700 I think you got to be so strong mentally. 266 00:10:28,767 --> 00:10:33,042 Last season, I had a couple of bad games. 267 00:10:33,109 --> 00:10:34,612 Which, you know, everyone's got-- 268 00:10:34,679 --> 00:10:35,648 like I said, everyone's gonna have 'em. 269 00:10:35,714 --> 00:10:38,085 But it was just the manner of 270 00:10:38,152 --> 00:10:40,223 some of the way the Wrexham fans were towards me, 271 00:10:40,290 --> 00:10:42,829 sending me messages on Facebook, 272 00:10:42,895 --> 00:10:45,233 Instagram, Twitter. 273 00:10:45,300 --> 00:10:48,339 [solemn music] 274 00:10:58,159 --> 00:11:00,865 It got to a point where I didn't want to come into work. 275 00:11:00,931 --> 00:11:05,340 Like, I physically dreaded playing in every game. 276 00:11:05,406 --> 00:11:07,578 You had 5,000 fans on a player's back 277 00:11:07,645 --> 00:11:08,714 every single week, 278 00:11:08,780 --> 00:11:11,853 and he wants to go out and do his best. 279 00:11:11,920 --> 00:11:13,389 And he's got that in his head 280 00:11:13,456 --> 00:11:14,659 every time he steps on the football pitch. 281 00:11:14,726 --> 00:11:16,362 It's not easy. 282 00:11:16,428 --> 00:11:19,502 The season, the gaffer, he said, "Look, come in. 283 00:11:19,569 --> 00:11:22,374 Be number two and give good competition to Rob." 284 00:11:22,440 --> 00:11:26,348 And once my opportunity comes around, I need to take it. 285 00:11:26,415 --> 00:11:27,450 So I'd like to think 286 00:11:27,518 --> 00:11:30,056 there isn't a number one at this club 287 00:11:30,123 --> 00:11:32,394 who is going to start every game. 288 00:11:32,460 --> 00:11:35,266 But obviously, the manager gave that shirt to Rob, 289 00:11:35,333 --> 00:11:37,003 and then obviously when he gets injured, 290 00:11:37,070 --> 00:11:41,478 I'm coming in and I'm fighting for that shirt. 291 00:11:41,546 --> 00:11:44,017 I did start fresh to start the season. 292 00:11:44,084 --> 00:11:47,658 But I had to do that, because if I didn't do that, 293 00:11:47,725 --> 00:11:49,529 then I probably wouldn't be playing football anymore. 294 00:11:49,596 --> 00:11:52,067 But it just sucked the life out of me, really. 295 00:11:52,133 --> 00:11:54,171 [chuckles] Would have killed me, but 296 00:11:54,238 --> 00:11:57,377 I went into this season knowing what I needed to learn 297 00:11:57,444 --> 00:11:59,381 from the season before. 298 00:11:59,448 --> 00:12:01,018 It started to get better 299 00:12:01,085 --> 00:12:02,755 because I felt more confident in myself, 300 00:12:02,822 --> 00:12:04,792 you know, in terms of the fans. 301 00:12:04,859 --> 00:12:06,262 I personally think this season, 302 00:12:06,328 --> 00:12:09,502 I really have shown quite a few of them what I can do, 303 00:12:09,569 --> 00:12:13,342 and I've hopefully changed their mind a little bit. 304 00:12:13,409 --> 00:12:16,282 [upbeat jazz music] 305 00:12:17,685 --> 00:12:20,256 ANNOUNCER: Well, here we go. Match day 34. 306 00:12:20,323 --> 00:12:22,762 Wrexham squaring off against the worst team in the league, 307 00:12:22,828 --> 00:12:25,266 Dover Athletic. 308 00:12:25,333 --> 00:12:29,007 They've been truly awful this year. 309 00:12:29,074 --> 00:12:31,245 Serendipitous opposition for Christian Dibble today 310 00:12:31,312 --> 00:12:34,519 as he continues to gain his sea legs for the first team. 311 00:12:34,585 --> 00:12:35,821 On the current run of form, 312 00:12:35,888 --> 00:12:37,525 this game should be a confidence builder 313 00:12:37,592 --> 00:12:39,495 for the new Wrexham's number one. 314 00:12:39,562 --> 00:12:41,700 - Prediction for today. 315 00:12:41,766 --> 00:12:43,904 I'm hoping for 3-0. 316 00:12:43,971 --> 00:12:46,475 - 4-0. - 5-0, Wrexham. 317 00:12:46,543 --> 00:12:48,112 ROB: This is Rob. 318 00:12:48,179 --> 00:12:49,949 RYAN: This is Ryan, co-chairman of Wrexham AFC. 319 00:12:50,016 --> 00:12:51,753 ROB: Wrexham has been doing so well recently, 320 00:12:51,820 --> 00:12:54,424 we've decided to call this game against Dover Athletic, 321 00:12:54,492 --> 00:12:56,228 which is the worst team in the league. 322 00:12:56,295 --> 00:12:57,832 RYAN: And we are of course joined by 323 00:12:57,898 --> 00:13:00,971 the incomparable voice of Wrexham AFC, Mark Griffiths. 324 00:13:01,038 --> 00:13:03,476 - Right, we're about to get cracking. 325 00:13:03,543 --> 00:13:05,146 [upbeat jazz music] 326 00:13:05,213 --> 00:13:07,117 ROB: Just six minutes in, Mullin blasts one in. 327 00:13:07,183 --> 00:13:09,221 MARK: Another Mullin special! 328 00:13:09,287 --> 00:13:11,960 RYAN: Followed by James Jones, who makes it 2-0, Wrexham. 329 00:13:12,027 --> 00:13:13,396 MARK: Very cool finish by Jones. 330 00:13:13,462 --> 00:13:14,666 RYAN: I love this game. 331 00:13:14,732 --> 00:13:16,035 ROB: Well, Mr. Co-Chairman, 332 00:13:16,101 --> 00:13:17,605 it looks like we have this one in the bag. 333 00:13:17,672 --> 00:13:20,276 [cheering] 334 00:13:20,343 --> 00:13:21,913 [upbeat jazz music slows down] 335 00:13:21,980 --> 00:13:23,950 MARK: What a goal! [fans cheering] 336 00:13:24,017 --> 00:13:26,488 Oh, the Wrexham fans are all applauding that, 337 00:13:26,556 --> 00:13:27,658 which maybe shows that 338 00:13:27,725 --> 00:13:29,996 we think this game is not that challenging. 339 00:13:30,063 --> 00:13:31,265 [tense music] 340 00:13:31,332 --> 00:13:32,334 2-all! 341 00:13:32,400 --> 00:13:33,202 Unbelievable! 342 00:13:33,269 --> 00:13:35,173 Wrexham are 3-2 down. 343 00:13:35,239 --> 00:13:38,312 Tozer has it-- he's in trouble here! 344 00:13:38,379 --> 00:13:40,283 Dibble--it's going to be 4-2. 345 00:13:40,350 --> 00:13:42,354 Dibble punched Tozer. 4-2. 346 00:13:42,420 --> 00:13:44,492 [cheering] 347 00:13:44,559 --> 00:13:47,130 And now the anger comes. 348 00:13:47,197 --> 00:13:48,633 I can't believe what I'm seeing here. 349 00:13:48,700 --> 00:13:50,103 Cross comes in! 350 00:13:50,169 --> 00:13:52,942 Gyasi, five. Hat trick for Gyasi. 351 00:13:53,009 --> 00:13:56,448 ROB: Dover jumps ahead by three goals. 352 00:13:56,516 --> 00:13:59,321 What just happened? 353 00:13:59,388 --> 00:14:00,891 MARK: Wrexham are falling apart. 354 00:14:00,958 --> 00:14:02,661 Christian Dibble looks lost out there. 355 00:14:02,728 --> 00:14:05,634 Dover Athletic haven't scored five goals this calendar year. 356 00:14:05,701 --> 00:14:07,003 But I'll tell you what, 357 00:14:07,070 --> 00:14:09,174 they just scored their fifth goal in this match. 358 00:14:09,241 --> 00:14:12,948 Wrexham trail the worst team in the league 5-2. 359 00:14:13,015 --> 00:14:14,151 My word. 360 00:14:14,217 --> 00:14:17,390 [booing and whistling] 361 00:14:17,457 --> 00:14:20,063 [tense music] 362 00:14:20,129 --> 00:14:22,167 RYAN: In a radical act of self-care, 363 00:14:22,233 --> 00:14:23,904 I'm ending this episode early. 364 00:14:26,509 --> 00:14:28,914 But now I'm getting texts to turn it back on. 365 00:14:28,980 --> 00:14:30,483 MARK: Goes back and that's a goal! 366 00:14:30,551 --> 00:14:32,287 [cheering] Wrexham pull one back. 367 00:14:32,353 --> 00:14:33,990 It's getting the fans going, 368 00:14:34,057 --> 00:14:35,894 and they're responding in fair play. 369 00:14:35,961 --> 00:14:36,730 ROB: I think we're going to let Mark 370 00:14:36,796 --> 00:14:38,065 take it the rest of the way, 371 00:14:38,132 --> 00:14:40,203 but we do want to introduce this decibel meter 372 00:14:40,269 --> 00:14:42,575 for no specific reason. 373 00:14:42,641 --> 00:14:45,581 RYAN: Just a reminder, this is Mark. 374 00:14:45,647 --> 00:14:47,016 MARK: Here's Jarvis, running at his man, 375 00:14:47,083 --> 00:14:48,887 cutting in the box, squares it up, 376 00:14:48,954 --> 00:14:51,659 chance at a shot, driven--yes! 377 00:14:51,726 --> 00:14:53,864 It's in! 378 00:14:53,930 --> 00:14:56,803 What a brilliant finish by Palmer! 379 00:14:56,870 --> 00:14:58,239 [cheering] 380 00:14:58,305 --> 00:15:00,711 He toe bolted it! A toe-buster! 381 00:15:00,778 --> 00:15:02,080 This is madness! 382 00:15:02,147 --> 00:15:03,517 We're back in this game! 383 00:15:03,583 --> 00:15:05,186 Oh, well. 384 00:15:05,253 --> 00:15:07,992 Davies steps up, sweeps it beyond the wall. 385 00:15:08,058 --> 00:15:10,531 [cheering] Yes! Yes! 386 00:15:10,597 --> 00:15:12,535 [indistinct] Gareth Bale! 387 00:15:12,601 --> 00:15:14,705 We've got Jordan Davies! 388 00:15:14,772 --> 00:15:17,745 Come on! Five-all! 389 00:15:17,812 --> 00:15:21,318 We've got six or seven minutes to play. 390 00:15:21,385 --> 00:15:22,755 Wow. 391 00:15:22,822 --> 00:15:24,725 [dramatic music] 392 00:15:24,792 --> 00:15:26,395 [fans chanting] 393 00:15:26,462 --> 00:15:28,099 Well, we are attacking. 394 00:15:28,165 --> 00:15:30,203 What am I going to say if we get another? 395 00:15:30,269 --> 00:15:33,342 [dramatic music] 396 00:15:35,914 --> 00:15:40,891 It's the 97th minute. It's another corner. 397 00:15:40,958 --> 00:15:43,095 Young under the bar, it's side-- 398 00:15:43,162 --> 00:15:44,297 flicked on! 399 00:15:44,364 --> 00:15:48,840 Yes! Yes! Yes! [cheering] 400 00:15:48,907 --> 00:15:53,550 Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! - Yeah! 401 00:15:53,617 --> 00:15:55,052 MARK: Just in case you haven't realized, 402 00:15:55,119 --> 00:15:56,856 Wrexham have scored! [laughs] 403 00:15:56,923 --> 00:15:58,459 Can't compete with that! 404 00:15:58,527 --> 00:16:02,501 Everybody in the Racecourse is on their feet! 405 00:16:02,568 --> 00:16:05,039 And I think that win's in. 406 00:16:05,106 --> 00:16:09,582 [laughs] Oh, my God! 407 00:16:09,649 --> 00:16:11,051 Wild afternoon! 408 00:16:11,118 --> 00:16:13,322 It's Always Sunny in Wrexham! 409 00:16:13,389 --> 00:16:14,457 [whistle blows] [cheering] 410 00:16:14,525 --> 00:16:15,594 Oh, yes! 411 00:16:15,661 --> 00:16:18,667 There's that final whistle! 412 00:16:18,733 --> 00:16:20,069 ANNOUNCER: Wrexham have won this. 413 00:16:20,136 --> 00:16:21,573 MARK: I love football. 414 00:16:21,639 --> 00:16:24,679 - Oh, my God. I'm absolutely buzzing. 415 00:16:24,745 --> 00:16:28,452 What--I'm hoarse. What a game that was. 416 00:16:32,695 --> 00:16:35,601 - [chuckling] Hey! 417 00:16:51,533 --> 00:16:52,568 [laughter] 418 00:16:54,471 --> 00:16:55,306 [laughter] 419 00:17:01,118 --> 00:17:04,592 [laughter] 420 00:17:04,659 --> 00:17:07,463 [solemn music] 421 00:17:15,814 --> 00:17:19,054 [soft upbeat music] 422 00:17:21,258 --> 00:17:23,128 FAN: I picked a bad time to stop biting my nails. 423 00:17:23,195 --> 00:17:24,765 I'm telling you, 424 00:17:24,832 --> 00:17:26,669 they're never going to survive to the end of the season. 425 00:17:26,736 --> 00:17:29,374 They got to be down to my knuckles by then. 426 00:17:29,441 --> 00:17:30,611 Oh, dear. 427 00:17:30,677 --> 00:17:32,080 And we beat Chesterfield. 428 00:17:32,146 --> 00:17:34,952 I think that's when we started to believe 429 00:17:35,019 --> 00:17:36,656 that we had the chance. FAN: Yeah. 430 00:17:36,723 --> 00:17:39,595 Hang on to that for the playoffs, belief. 431 00:17:39,662 --> 00:17:43,269 - And how many goals have we scored this season 432 00:17:43,335 --> 00:17:44,839 in the last minute? 433 00:17:44,906 --> 00:17:46,341 Or in injury time. FAN: Yeah. 434 00:17:46,408 --> 00:17:49,147 - Which just goes to show that we just don't give up. 435 00:17:49,214 --> 00:17:51,051 - They've battled and battled back, 436 00:17:51,118 --> 00:17:53,957 and the excitement, we got to win now. 437 00:17:54,024 --> 00:17:57,598 And especially last minute like that, it's like whoa. 438 00:17:57,665 --> 00:18:00,336 - And isn't it lovely to see all the people 439 00:18:00,403 --> 00:18:04,311 waiting outside the club to get autographs? 440 00:18:04,377 --> 00:18:05,647 I mean, we didn't used to have that. 441 00:18:05,714 --> 00:18:07,150 They'd all be gone. 442 00:18:07,216 --> 00:18:08,687 FAN: And seeing children around Wrexham 443 00:18:08,753 --> 00:18:10,222 with Wrexham shirts. 444 00:18:10,289 --> 00:18:12,661 FAN 2: Yes. Not Chelsea or Man United. 445 00:18:12,728 --> 00:18:13,997 FAN: Or Liverpool. 446 00:18:14,064 --> 00:18:15,333 Wrexham, yes. FAN 2: Yes. 447 00:18:15,399 --> 00:18:17,136 [soft upbeat music] 448 00:18:17,203 --> 00:18:20,711 ANNETTE: It's been a lot more popular with the students. 449 00:18:20,777 --> 00:18:23,382 There's more now deciding, the younger ones, 450 00:18:23,449 --> 00:18:26,221 that are going to be Wrexham fans. 451 00:18:26,288 --> 00:18:28,893 What do you think about Mullin? 452 00:18:28,960 --> 00:18:32,635 - Super Paul Mullin. It's cracking play, I think. 453 00:18:32,701 --> 00:18:36,141 ANNETTE: The support is just brilliant. 454 00:18:36,208 --> 00:18:38,012 It's a whole mindset, isn't it, 455 00:18:38,078 --> 00:18:42,521 of everybody's got the same goal? 456 00:18:42,588 --> 00:18:43,857 There's a good rapport now 457 00:18:43,923 --> 00:18:47,263 between the players and the fans. 458 00:18:47,330 --> 00:18:50,504 I think on our day, we can beat anybody. 459 00:18:50,570 --> 00:18:52,373 It's just belief, I think. 460 00:18:52,440 --> 00:18:54,545 I think it's belief in being able 461 00:18:54,612 --> 00:18:57,651 to work together as a team, 462 00:18:57,718 --> 00:18:59,622 seeing that they put the effort in, 463 00:18:59,689 --> 00:19:02,193 seeing that they play together, 464 00:19:02,260 --> 00:19:04,565 seeing that they care. 465 00:19:04,632 --> 00:19:07,103 They've got heart. It's a difference. 466 00:19:07,170 --> 00:19:10,176 [pensive music] 467 00:19:14,284 --> 00:19:16,054 TYLER: In football, it is super tough, 468 00:19:16,121 --> 00:19:17,825 because it's so cutthroat. 469 00:19:17,891 --> 00:19:19,595 So you can be really close to somebody, 470 00:19:19,662 --> 00:19:21,766 and then all of a sudden, they're gone. 471 00:19:21,833 --> 00:19:23,435 He's gone from one end of the country 472 00:19:23,503 --> 00:19:25,339 to the other end of the country. 473 00:19:25,406 --> 00:19:27,511 And then you could probably never see them again. 474 00:19:27,578 --> 00:19:28,880 I think that's why sometimes 475 00:19:28,947 --> 00:19:31,051 footballers don't get emotionally attached, 476 00:19:31,118 --> 00:19:35,527 because there's so many ups and downs with teammates, 477 00:19:35,594 --> 00:19:37,998 with fans, with a bit of everything, really. 478 00:19:38,065 --> 00:19:41,038 Like again, getting attached to a club, it's the same. 479 00:19:41,104 --> 00:19:43,777 You get attached to a club, and then all of a sudden, 480 00:19:43,843 --> 00:19:45,312 you're never going to play for the club again. 481 00:19:45,379 --> 00:19:47,918 So it's tough. 482 00:19:47,985 --> 00:19:49,688 Certainly, it's tough. 483 00:19:49,755 --> 00:19:52,828 [pensive music] 484 00:19:52,895 --> 00:19:55,299 PHIL: With the players who've been part of this journey, 485 00:19:55,366 --> 00:19:56,669 they've been part of something special 486 00:19:56,736 --> 00:19:58,907 in terms of the ownership of the club, 487 00:19:58,973 --> 00:20:01,478 the TV documentary, 488 00:20:01,546 --> 00:20:03,215 some of the fantastic games you've had. 489 00:20:03,282 --> 00:20:05,620 [pensive music] 490 00:20:05,687 --> 00:20:06,989 Yeah, watching each other's back, 491 00:20:07,056 --> 00:20:09,227 looking out for each other is important. 492 00:20:09,294 --> 00:20:13,970 As a manager, you kind of guide that and oversee it. 493 00:20:14,037 --> 00:20:17,243 And you try and make sure that they move on 494 00:20:17,310 --> 00:20:19,447 to the next challenge, you know, 495 00:20:19,515 --> 00:20:21,819 knowing that we've looked after them 496 00:20:21,886 --> 00:20:23,990 or looked out for them. 497 00:20:24,057 --> 00:20:26,629 [pensive music] 498 00:20:26,696 --> 00:20:28,500 Yeah, from my point of view, Campbell, 499 00:20:28,566 --> 00:20:31,405 you've been great as a lad and we're sorry to see you go, 500 00:20:31,471 --> 00:20:33,910 but I think we both know you're frustrated, aren't ya? 501 00:20:33,977 --> 00:20:35,680 - Yeah. PHIL: And you need to play. 502 00:20:35,747 --> 00:20:37,350 You know, we don't give up anybody 503 00:20:37,417 --> 00:20:38,252 because we can't do loans. 504 00:20:38,318 --> 00:20:40,055 We want to keep everyone 'round. 505 00:20:40,122 --> 00:20:41,358 But for you, 506 00:20:41,425 --> 00:20:42,961 I think with the career you've had up to this point 507 00:20:43,028 --> 00:20:44,765 where you've not had enough minutes of football... 508 00:20:44,832 --> 00:20:46,134 CAMERON: For sure. 509 00:20:46,201 --> 00:20:48,205 - I feel it's unfair to stop you having the opportunity, 510 00:20:48,272 --> 00:20:49,307 'cause that's what you need. 511 00:20:49,374 --> 00:20:50,577 CAMERON: I appreciate that. 512 00:20:50,644 --> 00:20:52,380 PHIL: I think you're a talented player. 513 00:20:52,447 --> 00:20:54,217 You don't want to be the perennial sub, d'ya? 514 00:20:54,284 --> 00:20:55,486 CAMERON: No. 515 00:20:55,554 --> 00:20:57,925 - And I think that you know you're in the position 516 00:20:57,991 --> 00:20:59,528 of that could happen to you. 517 00:20:59,595 --> 00:21:02,066 And I think because of your age, you need to play. 518 00:21:02,133 --> 00:21:03,402 - No, I appreciate that. 519 00:21:03,469 --> 00:21:04,805 - So that's why we've decided to let you go. 520 00:21:04,872 --> 00:21:05,674 CAMERON: No, I really appreciate that. 521 00:21:05,740 --> 00:21:07,076 So I wish you all the best. 522 00:21:07,143 --> 00:21:08,345 - Wish you all the best, my son. 523 00:21:08,412 --> 00:21:10,049 Stay in touch. We'll be watching you closely. 524 00:21:10,116 --> 00:21:12,220 - Nice one. Take it easy. 525 00:21:12,286 --> 00:21:13,923 The best. 526 00:21:13,990 --> 00:21:15,359 PERSON: Make sure you do it. 527 00:21:15,426 --> 00:21:17,430 CAMERON: I'm going to try. - You take care. 528 00:21:17,498 --> 00:21:18,432 CAMERON: I will. 529 00:21:18,500 --> 00:21:20,937 - Do not take that smile off your face. 530 00:21:21,004 --> 00:21:22,039 CAMERON: I'll try my best. 531 00:21:22,106 --> 00:21:23,408 [indistinct chatter] 532 00:21:23,475 --> 00:21:24,477 See you later, guys. - I know you're off. 533 00:21:24,545 --> 00:21:25,514 All the best, too. 534 00:21:25,580 --> 00:21:27,416 [pensive music] 535 00:21:27,483 --> 00:21:28,753 PERSON: He's going to his car. 536 00:21:28,820 --> 00:21:30,256 CAMERON: Yeah, it's mixed emotions. 537 00:21:30,322 --> 00:21:31,526 Obviously excited to go home, see all my friends, 538 00:21:31,592 --> 00:21:32,628 and play football. 539 00:21:32,694 --> 00:21:34,264 But obviously, I'm going to miss Giles, Frenchie, 540 00:21:34,330 --> 00:21:36,334 living with them, winding people up. 541 00:21:36,401 --> 00:21:37,704 And the staff and the players. 542 00:21:37,771 --> 00:21:38,873 They're a good group of people here, 543 00:21:38,940 --> 00:21:40,544 and it's just a shame I can't be a part 544 00:21:40,610 --> 00:21:41,779 of getting them promoted now. 545 00:21:41,846 --> 00:21:43,448 But I've got to be a bit selfish 546 00:21:43,516 --> 00:21:44,518 and think of me, to be honest with you, 547 00:21:44,585 --> 00:21:46,856 so that's the plan. 548 00:21:48,025 --> 00:21:49,829 - I'm going to miss you, too. Good luck, mate. 549 00:21:49,895 --> 00:21:51,566 PERSON: All right. 550 00:21:51,632 --> 00:21:52,701 We're going to just watch you drive off into the sunset. 551 00:21:52,768 --> 00:21:54,772 - Yeah? Cool. Cheers, guys. See you later. 552 00:21:54,839 --> 00:21:57,243 See ya. 553 00:21:57,310 --> 00:22:00,416 [solemn music]