Wrexham are preparing for the visit of Charlton Athletic to the Racecourse Ground in what promises to be an amazing spectacle.
Phil Parkinson has fired back at Nathan Jones after the Charlton Athletic boss described Wrexham as a ‘circus’ ahead of the crunch fixture.
Parkinson has pinpointed two moments within the season that have helped propel the Red Dragons into the wonderful position they find themselves in and will be hoping for one or two more bits of magic.
Rob McElhenney has sent a rallying cry to Wrexham fans ahead of the fixture at the Racecourse Ground but experienced midfielder Matty James has a strong message for his team mates.
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Matty James sends message to Wrexham squad ahead of Charlton clash
Speaking to the Leader, James has sent a strong message to the Wrexham squad about controlling emotions ahead of the game with Charlton.
James stated: “You have just got to embrace the challenge. The club has come so far and when you’re in these positions competing at the top end of the league, it’s better than being at the bottom of the league!
“It is just enjoying it and trying to stay as relaxed as you possibly can, not get tense and not get over emotional, and making sure that we understand certain aspects in certain stages of the game.
“Football’s a tough sport and things don’t always go your way but the position that we’re in is a great position and you have to enjoy that.
“Just focus on yourselves and try and win our games. You want to get to the highest possible point, and that would be automatic promotion. That’s the aim and we have to aspire for that.”
Wrexham experience key in Charlton clash
Parkinson will call on his experienced players to keep a level head in what will no doubt be a highly-charged atmosphere during the game.
Eoghan O’Connell has praised Wrexham’s experience in promotion battles and the Red Dragons can call upon past encounters with the likes of Notts County to help them through this particular clash.
James McClean has called for ‘focus’ in the dressing room and demanded that the players only focus on themselves rather than worrying about Wycombe’s result.
The Chairboys face Leyton Orient before Wrexham kick off against Charlton but the only focus for the Red Dragons should be on what they need to do to beat the Addicks.