Dixie - The Autobiography of Dixie McNeil: The Story of a Wrexham Legend

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Having won the home leg 1-0, Wrexham found themselves trailing 3-0 at a rain sodden Estadio das Antas but two Jake King goal brought them level on away goals. Wrexham made an impressive start to the 2011-12 season despite an uncertain time off the pitch which saw attempts by the Supporters' Trust to take over.

It’s been 44 years since Wrexham last played Spartans in the competition, with goals from Graham Whittle and McNeil proving to be the difference in the replay. Porto regained the lead and looked to have secured a place in the next round but a late goal from a young Barry Horne earned a famous win on the away goals rule. The unique club emblem of the Stanton Horse with an arrow through its chest originates from the crest of the Crompton’s, a Derbyshire family who’s involvement with the original Stanton Ironworks group dates from 1855, the group lasting for more than 80 years. Emery would only play 19 games and after a bright start Hereford finished bottom, a late revival of wins towards the end of the season came too late and Hereford went down.Wrexham AFC wishes to remind supporters of the potential safety implications and consequences that may occur as a result of pitch incursions and other illegal and unacceptable behaviour. Thomas would leave Wrexham for Manchester United a few months later and a year later appeared in the FA Cup final, one of the highlights of a colourful career with a number of clubs. Player-boss Morrell brought himself onto the field and scored a second goal with his side looking for a third to take the game into extra time. Wrexham, had again reached Europe via the Welsh Cup and were paired against Portuguese giants Porto, beaten finalists in the previous season's Cup Winners' Cup As a result of tonight’s game, Mold Road will be closed between 9.30pm-10.30pm – please take care when leaving the Racecourse Ground. Travel information

You didn’t want to get on the wrong side of him, he was like a headmaster, but he knew what he was doing and he knew everything that was going on at the club”At the end of the day as well with us being non-league, I’m sure the players will want to get to the third round proper and face a Premier League club." There had been some disquiet among supporters over Gilliver’s transfer request with the feeling that although not top scorer a lot of City’s success over the season so far had been down to the form he had shown. Maurice Burton writing in the Football Echo even considered that Gilliver’s absence through injury would deal an even more serious blow to City’s promotion chances than the Christmas Eve sale to Norwich of top scorer Phil Hubbard. Because I was part of the squad, I was also captain and you kind of amplify that by being a local lad as well." Neil Roberts had two spells with Wrexham and won four caps for Wales

Assistant Graham Barrow took on the role only to step down in February 2019 before former midfielder Bryan Hughes was appointed with the side fifth in the table. Bryan Hughes signed a three and a half year contract when he became Wrexham manager in February 2019 but left the club the club the following September. I love the way Phil has approached everything. He's very unassuming but behind the scenes he's super, super passionate. Dixie or Me will be directed by Theatr Clwyd actor and performer Mark Rodgers, and Peter is looking forward to the play being staged at Wrexham’s Ty Pawb. Please note that the data for friendlies, reserves & youth may not be complete as full records weren't always kept. However we believe that including the information we do have provides

How Wrexham AFC legend Dixie McNeil became inspiration behind play returning to home town

George Pilkington's penalty extended Luton's aggregate lead but Wrexham rallied in the second half with Adrian Cieslewicz replying. Like Arthur Miller once said, ‘when a playwright has finished a play the process has only just begun’ and that’s what I love about play writing. The actors and director take it on and mould it in their own way with lines and ideas being added. When the works needed to meet market demand in the 1870’s it was decided to work through the night but the company found it impossible to provide adequate lighting using portable lamps or gas lighting.

We beat Cardiff at home 4-1 that season. I scored in that game, but it was exciting times and being a part of it and as a local lad it was brilliant” Injuries aside, McNeil’s career highlights came when he won the Third Division Championship with both Hereford and Wrexham. Please also be mindful of our neighbours when leaving the Racecourse Ground, and take care when walking to and from the stadium. McNeil, who lives in Wrexham with wife Dana, said: “All the other people who wanted the football club have been pushed away and really they [the trust] have got to go through with it.”Emery now works as a painter and decorator in Ledbury. His son Josh played in the Football League for Cheltenham and had a brief spell for Hereford FC in 2015. Wrexham reached the FA Cup third the following season and the team who finished bottom of the Football League were drawn against the reigning First Division champions, Arsenal. Les went to take the corner, the flag fell and the linesman told him that he’d have to take it again. He took it again and the same thing happened. The Club understands the emotion and passion that comes with attending the match as a fan but must reiterate that the safety of players, managers and supporters on both sides remains our priority.