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Wrexham FC's glory days star on YouTube



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Published Date: 28 February 2008
WREXHAM FC fans in need of a lift as they contemplate the club's current uphill struggle against relegation from the Football League are turning to the internet to provide a nostalgic boost to their spirits.
A video uploaded to the popular video sharing website YouTube shows the celebrations after the club were promoted from the old Third Division in 1977/78, considered by many fans to be among the club's finest ever seasons.

The six and a half minute video contains footage of celebrations at a packed Racecourse as the heroes of the hour perform a lap of honour, backed by the stirring sounds of the Brymbo Male Voice Choir's "We're Gonna Score (The Wrexham Way)".

Later, the action moves on to the scenes outside the Guildhall, when a packed Llwyn Isaf green saluted the players and staff, and jostled for a glimpse of the league trophy.

The video clip has attracted attention from fans across the world, with nearly 400 views in the week since it was uploaded to YouTube.

A number of fans have left comments and messages, some remembering the day from personal experience.

YouTube user 'tanktest' wrote: "Superb stuff, what a team, what a season. C'mon the town," while 'shaggy412' said: " I was also there. What a memorable season. I was 14 at the time and just watching the footage made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck, and also bring a tear to my eye.

"Those who were also there will probably agree we will never see football like it again."


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FACTFILE - WREXHAM'S GLORIOUS SEASON

The club came under the management of legendary winger Arfon Griffiths at the start of the campaign, the Welsh international taking the reins from John Neal.

Wrexham reached both the League and FA Cup quarter-finals, and clinched promotion when they beat Rotherham United 7-1 at the Racecourse.

The team that year included Dai Davies and Eddie Niedzwiecki vying for the goalkeeper's jersey, Gareth Davis and John Roberts at centre half, Les Cartwright, Mickey Thomas and Bobby Shinton in midfield and Dixie McNeil up front.

After promotion, the club stayed in Division 2 until 1982, since when Wrexham have stayed in the lower two divisions of the Football League.


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  • Last Updated: 28 February 2008 4:14 PM
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