Hello friends and welcome to my latest update from The Racecourse Ground, home of Welsh side Wrexham.
Our first game of October was a trip to Wimbledon and we got off to a great start as Mathias Pogba put us two up inside 30 minutes. I forgot to press pause and missed both goals as the phone rang. I had switched to a 4-4-2 for this game as even though our form was good we still seemed to be having trouble with our passing. The change made a dramatic difference and even though we a conceded a goal we stayed the course and came away with a victory.
Next up was the visit of Mansfield to The Racecourse Ground. Pogba again put us into to lead sliding the ball under the keeper after 17 minutes. It took almost another hour before substitute David Brown smashed home the second with Lyskov completing the rout by heading in the third four minutes from time. I’m staying with the 4-4-2 for now.
We stayed at home to play 16th place Kettering so three points looked a certainty. A freak goal from a corner after only 9 minutes put the visitors ahead and try as we might a lack of creativity and finishing in the final third would be our downfall which brought our unbeaten start to an abrupt end.
Next up was a trip to York and we were looking to get back to winning ways. Striker Andy Morrell put us ahead after 15 minutes following a good run and cross by Adrian Cieslweicz though poor marking allowed for the home side to equalize ten minutes later. Although we had good passing and possesion it wasn’t until midaway through the second half that Neil Ashtons through ball finally broke the York defence and Pogba slipped the ball home. We were reduced to 10 men following the sending off of defender Moses Barnett but we held on for all three points.
We traveled to Manchester for our first cup game of the season against FC United in the Fourth Qualifying Round of The FA Cup. The bookies had us as clear favorites and we didn’t disappoint them with a brace apiece for Lyskov and Pogba who has now netted 8 goals in all competitions. Gilmour and Williams dominated the central midfield an were instrumental in creating all of the goals.
The final game of the month was away to Cambridge and we were looking to end October on a positive note. Veteran defender Frank Sinclair set up the first goal with a lovely through ball to Morrell who neatly placed it past the Cambridge keeper. His second came just after half time and in similar fashion with Shane Williams the provider on this occasion. Sinclair who was having a fabulous afternoon slotted home a third that being an easy tap in from a free kick. The home side did manage a consolation goal right at the end but we were by far the more dominant force on the day.
League Table
We ended the month top of the table with a nice little four point lead over Luton whom we face next month as well as an all Welsh clash with Newport County
Game of the Month: Cambridge v Wrexham
Fixtures
We were drawn at home to League 2 side Port Vale in the The FA Cup so I fancy our chances of moving on to the second round.
Thanks for reading.
Arjuna Kankipati
20 ноября, 2010 at 14:04
Hey Kevin,
You’ve done well this month. Pogba is playing pretty well. You should win the title no problem
Arjuna
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Kevin
20 ноября, 2010 at 14:48
Thanks Arjuna
A bit early for title aspirations but appreciate your support nonetheless
Johnny Karp
20 ноября, 2010 at 14:55
Very good run there, the solid defense did a great job again and you scored quite a few as well. The Luton game could be very important for the title chase so I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a win there.
Kevin
20 ноября, 2010 at 15:45
Hi Johnny
Veteran Frank Sinclair seems to be the key to the defense but I’ve got two quite pacey full backs as well. Yes, the Luton game is very important.
warren
20 ноября, 2010 at 16:27
Hi Kevin
Your continuing the excellant start to the season and you should have no worries of getting promoted at the end of the season. Lets see how many point you can amass.
Good luck
Kevin
20 ноября, 2010 at 20:36
Hi Warren
Yes, I’m very happy thus far and hopefully lots of points will come our way!
Ana Garcia
20 ноября, 2010 at 16:43
Going along very nicely Kevin!
Your defence continues to shine and you are now adding goals to that! Hopefully you can keep pushing at the right end of the table, but along way to go.
Best of luck.
Kevin
20 ноября, 2010 at 20:37
Thanks Ana
It’s sure nice to see the goals fly in :)
Sears
20 ноября, 2010 at 17:06
Wonderful month Kevin. You’ve opened up a nice lead and I’m sure you can continue your good form into next month.
Kevin
20 ноября, 2010 at 20:38
Hi Sears
Thanks for your comment. I hope to extend that lead further :)
Laxeyman
20 ноября, 2010 at 17:23
Hi Kevin, a good month there, well done. You look good for the title and promotion on your current form. Good luck for next month.
Kevin
20 ноября, 2010 at 20:39
Hello Laxeyman!!
I’m very happy with the past month and hopefully I’ll remain a promotion candidate
Darren Smith
20 ноября, 2010 at 18:02
Great month there Kevin. Your side just keep winning, I reckon you’ll wrap up promotion nice and early this season. Keep up the great work mate.
Kevin
20 ноября, 2010 at 20:40
Cheers Darren!
An early end to the season would be delightful :)
hils
20 ноября, 2010 at 19:42
Hi Kevin,your side is on great form!!!!! You should easily wrap up promotion!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!
Kevin
20 ноября, 2010 at 20:40
Hello hils!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the well wishes and encouragement
Sayam Khan
20 ноября, 2010 at 19:51
Great month Kevin, almost a 100% record! Promotion should be a piece of cake if you carry on this way!
Kevin
20 ноября, 2010 at 20:41
Hey Sayam
Thanks for the comment though I was a liitle annoyed that the month wasn’t perfect.
Lye
21 ноября, 2010 at 00:03
Hi Kevin,
The results are encouraging and i think your team is playing really well. Hopefully you can beat Luton at home and extend the lead even further. Good luck.