'Huge' Wrexham squad to relish FA Cup chance - Dobson
George Dobson believes Wrexham's squad depth will afford certain fringe players the chance to impress in the FA Cup at the weekend. Phil Parkinson's side are in first-round action at Harrogate Town on Sunday (15:30 GMT) as they look to continue their strong recent record in the competition. Indeed, Wrexham have reached the fourth round of the cup contest in each of the past two seasons under Parkinson. And midfielder Dobson believes the trip to League Two Harrogate will be beneficial for players eager to get further minutes under the belt.
Carney has Newport support after Harrogate error
Head coach Nelson Jardim says Jacob Carney has the full support of the Newport County squad and staff following his costly error at Harrogate Town. The 23-year-old goalkeeper was handed his Newport league debut for the trip to Yorkshire following regular starter Nick Townsend's call-up to the Antigua and Barbuda squad. But the former Manchester United academy product fumbled Ellis Taylor's cross which allowed Toby Sims to head home what proved to be the winning goal for the Sulphurites in the 40th minute. "He's got my support and the whole squad's support," Jardim said of the goalkeeper.
Wrexham's Harrogate cup tie selected for TV coverage
Wrexham's FA Cup first-round contest with League Two side Harrogate Town has been selected for television coverage. The fixture will now take place on Sunday, 3 November, with kick-off at 15:30 GMT. The game at the Exercise Stadium will be shown live on ITVX. Phil Parkinson's side reached the fourth round of the competition last season following wins over Mansfield, Yeovil and Shrewsbury prior to a 4-1 defeat by Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.
Newport keeper Townsend hoping for no 5-0 repeats
Newport goalkeeper Nick Townsend will be hoping for no repeat of his recent experiences on international duty with Antigua and Barbuda when he returns to his club. Antigua and Barbuda conceded 10 goals over two games with Townsend in goal, 5-0 in each in back-to-back Concacaf Nations League encounters with Dominican Republic. In his absence, Newport lost 1-0 at Harrogate Town last Saturday after which Nelson Jardim and his squad rallied around Townsend's stand-in Jacob Carney following his fumble that led to the hosts' winner. One website rated Townsend as Antigua and Barbuda's best player in their home defeat on the same day. On Wednesday, Townsend and his team-mates suffered the same fate in the away encounter.
Wrexham 'in good place' despite Charlton frustration
George Dobson says Wrexham are in “a really good place” despite their frustration over Saturday’s draw at Charlton Athletic. Wrexham were heading for victory at The Valley until a contentious penalty saw the Addicks snatch a point in the seventh minute of added time. Former Charlton player Dobson said the decision to penalise Max Cleworth for handball was incorrect – but insists Wrexham should not be downcast. “We will lick our wounds because it was such a good performance,” he said.