Wrexham are back in League One action on Tuesday once again as Phil Parkinson seeks a big away win at Huddersfield Town.
Wrexham’s promotion push continues with Phil Parkinson and co hitting the road on Tuesday night.
Parkinson watched on as Wrexham drew 0-0 with Bolton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon, failing to find a breakthrough against the Trotters.
Wrexham’s home form has been patchy of late but, out of nowhere, the away form has really turned a corner.
A win at Huddersfield Town would be enormous with the Terriers sitting just four points behind Wrexham ahead of the game.
Wrexham drew with Huddersfield at the STōK Cae Ras earlier this season but will now be looking for a huge win on the road.
Huddersfield Town boss on Wrexham transfers
Both Wrexham and Huddersfield sensed an opportunity to win automatic promotion during the January transfer window.
Wrexham signed Sam Smith from Reading in a club-record transfer, paying a seven-figure fee for the striker.
Jay Rodriguez said goodbye to Burnley as he swapped his boyhood club for a move to Wrexham.
Huddersfield splashed the cash on Joe Taylor before then raiding Bolton Wanderers for Dion Charles.
Both sides invested big money in attacking options and one Wrexham move impressed Huddersfield boss Michael Duff.
Duff has told Yorkshire Live that he feels striker Rodriguez is still a ‘top player’ having played alongside him at Burnley.
Duff believes that Wrexham will believe Smith and Rodriguez are upgrades in attack and thinks the latter could have picked up so many mote England caps if it wasn’t for injury.
The Huddersfield boss claims that Rodriguez has still ‘got that fire’ in his game and hasn’t just joined Wrexham for the money.
“They probably feel they’ve upgraded the top end of the pitch with Sam Smith and Jay, even though Jay’s getting old, because I played with him as a young kid. He came through at Burnley while I was there, so a top player,” said Duff.
“He played for England and would’ve got a lot more caps but for a horrible injury. Knowing him like I do, he’s not dropped down the levels just looking for a pay day, I don’t think money’s an option for Jay, he’s done alright in his career, and he’s still got that hunger and that bit when he came through as a 17, 18-year-old, you can still see he’s got that fire,” he added.
Wrexham fans waiting for Jay Rodriguez lift-off
Smith celebrated his first Wrexham goal against Northampton Town but that remains the only time that he has found the net.
The former Manchester United talent has looked bright for Wrexham but some may have expected more goals from the record signing.
Rodriguez is yet to score for Wrexham though and, in truth, his performances haven’t been up to scratch yet.
The veteran forward has so much quality in his locker but he is certainly still settling in at Wrexham and finding his feet in Parkinson’s side.
Rodriguez wasn’t receiving regular playing time at Burnley before his move to Wrexham, so he certainly won’t be at peak sharpness.
Wrexham fans may need to be patient with Rodriguez, but would no doubt love to see him score against former teammate Duff on Tuesday night.