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Nathan Salt and Rich Fay bring you all the latest news and insight from the world of Wrexham as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney look to guide them up the leagues. Subscribe to never miss an episode.Can be found on Instagram | TikTok | BlueSky | X to follow for me.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by RobRyanRed. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 324: Report Card
Wrexham have made an indifferent start to the season with lots of ups and downs already through eight games.
So, how do Nathan and Rich grade each player's performance thus far?
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Episode 323: Stop Spying Your Heart Out
A last-gasp victory over Southampton has *finally* ignited Wrexham's season on a day where there was to be a period of reflection, but by the end also celebration as Phil Parkinson sent a timely reminder to his critics post-West Ham collapse..
So, Nathan and Rich reconvene to go through a statement victory over one of the true promotion contenders, and ask, what is the difference between a good Wrexham and a bad one.
You'll also hear from Phil Parkinson, defender Callum Doyle and returning midfielder Ben Sheaf.
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Episode 322: Not For The Saint Hearted
Phil Parkinson has been under as much pressure as he ever has at Wrexham in a week dominated by talk about his job.
Rob and Ryan are in no mood to turn on their manager and he has the chance to change the mood as Wrexham take on a Southampton side that is performing as the second-best team in the Championship thus far.
There's also an opposition preview with the Daily Echo's Southampton reporter Dan Hargraves to find out what we can expect from the in-form Saints.
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Episode 321: Hammered
A complete disaster as Wrexham fall to their heaviest ever defeat in the Rob and Ryan era.
Nathan and Rich finally unpack the weekend down south... and ask what must change if Wrexham are to turn this slow start around?
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MATCH PREVIEW: West Ham (A)
Wrexham are busy preparing to go under the lights at the London Stadium on Friday night as they get set to take on West Ham United.
Rich got the lowdown on the Hammers ahead of the trip from North Wales.
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Episode 320: Burned Out
Held at home by Burnley means it's now four draws from six to start the new Championship season.
So, Nathan and Rich ask, why is it not clicking? And WHY is this team playing so slow?
0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Burnley draw reaction
15:06 - Phil Parkinson's reaction
29:28 - Matty James' reaction
40:00 - Nathan and Rich discuss West Ham
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Episode 319: Dogged Defence
Phil Parkinson challenged his players to look in the mirror after the defeat to Birmingham and they responded with back-to-back clean sheets.
Nathan and Rich unpack the 0-0 draw away to Swansea and ask: is possession football overrated or not?
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Episode 318: Wonder Wall
Wrexham batter Millwall in their own back yard as a pair of new wing-backs steal the show.
What were Nathan and Rich worrying about?!
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Episode 317: O'Hare We Go!
That's it! The summer transfer window is no more.
So, with seven new faces, has the summer window been a success for Wrexham? Nathan and Rich debate.
The lads also tee up Millwall with the help of a Millwall podcaster, while we hear from assistant boss Steve Parkin in the pre-match press conference.
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Episode 316: Soft Play
Phil Parkinson let rip at the 'softest' defending he's seen in his whole tenure as Wrexham manager after a galling night under the lights against Birmingham City.
Operating on very little sleep, Rich and Nathan reconvene to unpack the 2-1 defeat, what they learned and what Wrexham must fix in the final days of the transfer window.
0:00 - Introduction
0:54 - Birmingham City defeat reaction
15:09 - Phil Parkinson's reaction
24:43 - What is Wrexham's biggest weakness?
37:01 - Dom Hyam's reaction
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Episode 315: Side of Wings
Nathan and Rich return to discuss a flurry of transfer activity, ask whether more is to follow, and what that will mean for the 25-man squad limit.
The lads also catch-up with Birmingham Mail reporter Brian Dick to preview Friday night's latest 'Hollywood Derby'.
0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - Transfer business - Ekomie/Kabore
21:20 - Targeting Mehmeti
29:38 - Who makes the 25-man squad?
40:49 - Birmingham match preview
56:31 - Third kits and possible statues
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Episode 314: Wat's The Problem?
Wrexham make it back-to-back league draws as they come from behind at home to finish level against Watford - but what is REALLY going on off the pitch?
Rich and Nathan reconvene to talk the lack of sting against the Hornets, hear from CEO Michael Williamson, Ben Whiteman, and Phil Parkinson, and ask, will Wrexham see any more success in the summer transfer window?
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Episode 313: Blues Clues
Wrexham are pegged back with the last kick of the game at Cardiff City as Nathan and Rich chew the fat over events in the capital.
After some hotel wifi woe and an arduous train journey north, the lads finally pore over a game that raised some familiar questions - and reinforced just why the final two weeks of the summer transfer window are make or break for Wrexham's promotion hopes.
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Episode 312: Dragons & Birds
The Championship season is finally here and Cardiff City and Wrexham will lock horns in the capital under the lights for the first instalment of the Battle of Wales.
Nathan and Rich preview Monday night's big game, with the help of the View From The Ninian podcast, as well as discuss all the latest news around the club.
There's even a snippet from the Patreon-only Press Conference Podcast in which Zak Vyner FINALLY addresses whether or not he has a long throw.
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<...BONUS: 1-24 Championship 2026-27 predictions!
The lads are back to go wild with their 1-24 Championship predictions for the 2026-27 season.
Do you agree? Have your say in the comments.
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Episode 311: Glove Actually
Nathan and Rich discuss Wrexham's club-record move for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson and what it means for the other goalkeepers at the club.
The lads recorded before the Henrik Falchener transfer interest broke, as well as the completion of Lewis Brunt's move to Bolton Wanderers. However, they still run down the latest transfer news, what happened in the friendly win vs Wigan and share our thoughts on the new third kit.
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Episode 310: Searching For A Striker
Wrexham's Carabao Cup journey was ended at the very first opportunity following a 1-0 defeat away to Middlesbrough on Friday night.
But Rich and Nathan unpack the bigger issues and questions that the defeat through up, namely, can Wrexham go up without signing an elite-level striker?
The lads also discuss the fitness of Liberato Cacace, reflect on the official debuts of Danny Imray and Ben Whiteman, while also debating the ongoing saga of the No 1 goalkeeper position.
This midweek the lads will reveal their 1-24 Championship predictions for the upcoming...
Episode 309: Middle Men
Ben Whiteman is through the door, much to the chagrin of Preston North End fans, and it raises questions about the make-up of Wrexham's midfield moving forward.
Rich and Nathan are back to take a deeper look at his signing, speak to a PNE expert about what Wrexham are getting, as well as look ahead to this Friday's Carabao Cup opener against big-spending Middlesbrough, with the help of the Boro Breakdown.
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Reaction to Ben Whiteman signing
19:30 - Preston North End expert on Whiteman
23:19...
Episode 308: Strike It Lucky
Rich and Nath discuss Wrexham's final preseason friendly against Sunderland and what they learned from the U.S. Tour. They also discuss Ben Whiteman after the Preston North End captain went on strike to try and force a transfer to the Racecourse Ground.
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Episode 307: Spreadin' The News
A dimly lit hotel room and some of the worst internet this world has ever seen still can't stop Rich and Nathan reconvening moments after Wrexham's 1-0 loss to Liverpool at Yankee Stadium to unpack it.
Chaotic, on the road, entertainment is the apt description here.
Back to the UK we go!
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Episode 306: Sam's Sunshine State
Nathan and Rich unpack a 3-2 win over Leeds United in Tampa and reflect on a memorable few days meeting so many of you listeners and viewers.
The lads discuss the inescapable form of Bailey Cadamarteri, the love for Ollie Rathbone, whether Aaron James is better today than Ryan Longman, and also ask, if we played Cardiff City tomorrow, what is Wrexham's strongest XI?
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Episode 305: Getting Nicked
Steve Nickson is on his way as Director of Football... but patience is required for player signings.
Nathan and Rich discuss the big new hire and what it means for the football club, look at why the window is so quiet, reflect the US Tour squad, and also discuss the women's famous Champions League win over FC Pyunik.
See you in Tampa!
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BONUS: How Wrexham beat Manchester United
Wrexham Association Football Club defeated Manchester United - here is how they did it, with the help of three exclusive player interviews, and insight from boss Phil Parkinson.
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<...Episode 304: Centre Of Attention
Wrexham are plotting their own Italian Job after agreeing a £7.2million deal with Fiorentina for centre back Matias Moreno - but can Wrexham convince the player to make the move?
Nathan and Rich discuss their shock at targeting a centre back, ask what it would mean for Zak Vyner, Max Cleworth and Lewis Brunt, as well as get the lowdown on what Moreno is like from Levante podcaster Javi.
Rich also catches up with Mark Swales, Director of Women's Football, ahead of Wrexham's foray into the Women's Champions League qualifiers next week, while t...
BONUS: Things We Learned From Krakow
Wrexham drew 0-0 against Wisla Krakow in an eventful trip to Poland that saw Phil Parkinson try out a new left wing-back while Rich seemed to sample every single bar in Krakow's Old Town.
Nathan and a slightly hungover Rich reflect on the draw and look at some of the biggest talking points from the opening 90 minutes of Wrexham's pre-season.
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Episode 303: Kracking On With It
Wrexham are ready to return to action... and they'll do so with a new front of shirt sponsor on display after the announcement that web browser Firefox would replace United on the front of the men's and women's home, away and third shirts during the 2026-27 season.
Nathan and Rich are back together to discuss the impact of the Firefox deal, Wrexham's return to pre-season training and look ahead to who has the chance to make the most out of this weekend's trip to Krakow (and it's not just Rich's liver).
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Episode 302: The Hard Yards Start Now
With pre-season officially back underway and European opposition up next for Wrexham, Rich picked the brains of two former Wrexham stars to get the lowdown on both.
Andy Morrell sheds light on pre-season, and why times have changed since the days of players 'throwing up behind a bus', while Waynne Phillips relives what it was like the last time Wrexham found themselves playing in Europe.
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BONUS: We'll Always Have Mullin
As Paul Mullin finally departs. Wrexham for good after agreeing to mutually terminate the final year of his contract, Nathan and Rich dedicate this week's bonus to the man who changed the trajectory of this side.
They reflect on his best goals, their favourite Mullin moments, and also ask, is he the club's greatest ever player?
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Episode 301: Wrexham Get Their Fix
Wrexham FINALLY know their fixtures for the 2026-27 EFL Championship season - and also know their first round opponent in the Carabao Cup.
Nathan and Rich explore the good and the bad from the fixture release, discuss the finale of Welcome to Wrexham, and look at whether a Director of Football is good or bad news for the club.
0:00 - Introduction
1:45 - Reaction to 2026-27 fixtures
27:39 - Champions League games... in Wrexham!
42:28 - Director of Football debate
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BONUS: 10 Premier League rising stars to target on loan
Maximising the loan market can be the big separator between the good and the great in the Championship, which is why Wrexham need to be aggressive in landing the top tier rising stars from Premier League clubs.
With that in mind, Nathan and Rich have pitched 10 potential players Wrexham should look at this summer.
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Episode 300: Hats Off To You
Patience is the key for Wrexham fans right now... and not just because a Wrexham-inspired England cap appeared in the club shop.
The transfer window is open and there is a new shirt sleeve sponsor, while Gareth Bale has sung the praises of Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac as Rich and Nathan pick the bones out of another week in Wrexham.
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0:00 - Introduction
1:35 - Cap Gate
4:10 - World Cup early impressions
10:09 - Transfer window...
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Episode 299: Parky In The USA
The World Cup is ready to get underway and Wrexham have work to do if they are to scour the tournament to find the game's next big thing.
With Wrexham planning to scout at the tournament, Rich and Nathan pick out some players that could be on Phil Parkinson's radar, while also looking at how much compensation Dom Hyam and Liberato Cacace will earn the club during their time away with their nations.
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<...Episode 298: A Glove Story
With transfer links to a new goalkeeper, Nathan and Rich take a deeper dive on the goalkeeping department and how things stand heading into the new campaign.
The lads also discuss how best to resolve the situations of Harry Ashfield and Bailey Cadamarteri, as well as bring you the latest on Wrexham's pursuit of Swansea City midfielder Ethan Galbraith.
0:00 - Introduction
4:16 - Goalkeeper state of play
31:28 - Ashfield & Cadamarteri dilemma
46:21 - Galbraith latest
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<...Episode 297: The Price Isn't Right
With speculation increasing around Wrexham's best talents, could the club actually cash in on any of them?
Nathan and Rich discuss rumours around Josh Windass, the price tag of Callum Doyle, the upcoming TST tournament and there is also a mini exclusive chat with co-chairman Rob Mac as part of a tie-in he's got going on for the upcoming World Cup.
0:00 - Introduction
1:02 - Reaction to end-of-season play-offs
12:28 - EXCLUSIVE Rob Mac chat
34:21 - How much is Josh Windass worth?
47:21 - TST latest
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Episode 296: Right Move
Wrexham are going to need a right wing-back - or two - this summer and there has emerged four top contenders for the job.
Nathan and Rich discuss the pros and cons of the quartet, while also debating just how the club can immortalize its legends after the latest departure of one of our many three-time promotion heroes.
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Episode 295: What's Up, Doc?
Welcome to Wrexham is back on our screens - but how important is its role in Wrexham's future?
Nathan and Rich reunite to discuss one listener's WTW theory, as well as look at proposed Championship financial rules and the latest on season tickets.
Wrexham's season may be over but attention has already moved on to how the Red Dragons can be even better next season, looking specifically at the things they need to fix after a first season back in the Championship.
Nathan and Rich outline six key areas they...
Episode 294: Wrexham's To-Do List
Wrexham's season may be over but attention has already moved on to how the Red Dragons can be even better next season, looking specifically at the things they need to fix after a first season back in the Championship.
Nathan and Rich outline six key areas they believe Wrexham must look closer at to bridge the gap between flirting with the play-offs and being a side capable of battling for automatic promotion.
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1:02 - End of season...
Episode 293: Six-Seventh
Well, that's a wrap on the 2025-26 season as Wrexham miss the play-offs by two points following a final day draw with Middlesbrough.
Nathan and Rich are back just hours after the final whistle to reflect on a topsy-turvy final day, while also hearing from Phil Parkinson and Dom Hyam.
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Episode 292: Final Day Decider
So, 90 minutes is all Wrexham have left in a bid to secure a play-off position at the very first time of asking in the play-offs.
Nathan and Rich use the midweek pod to reveal their award winners for the season awards, speak to Jonny from the Boro Breakdown pod ahead of Saturday, while also looking at all the various permutations in play with three teams fighting for second and three teams fighting for sixth.
0:00 - Introduction
1:02 - Mood ahead of final day
19:54 - Our picks for Most Improved, Young...