The truth about FA Cup opponents at Wrexham AFC

Progress towards the third round of the FA Cup and the right to brag Welsh are on Saturday night, while Wrexham entertain Newport County in the second round of the famous playoff competition.

For Wrexham, there is also additional incentive to claim even a minimum of revenge after their loss to the Exiles in the final of the 2013 Conference Dams.

The Dragons are very well ranked in the National League, with Sam Ricketts leading them to third, while County is fourth in the top division under Mike Flynn, with the two managers' feats not having gone unnoticed, their posts being tied to the vacant League One position. Shrewsbury outfit.

But what can Wrexham expect from County in Saturday's clash?

In this article, Rob Griffiths, a sports writer on the Post, heard Andrew Penman from South Wales Wales Argus talking to the exiles.

What was the reaction of the county, both inside and outside the camp, after the draw?

It's a mix of excitement and trepidation here. Fans are enthusiastic about reconnecting with the Wrexham rivalry and happy to remember the final of the 2013 dams, but they also recognize that it is one of the the most difficult draws that the county could have obtained at this stage of the competition.

Live TV coverage also adds to the buzz around the game, although the 20-hour sendout prevents some fans from making the trip.

Inside the camp, they recognize that the game will play an advantage, but only David Pipe and manager Michael Flynn were involved in 2013, so it was as if nothing was for most players.

The counties are at the minute in Ligue 2, what can Wrexham expect on this side of Newport?

Flynn's men have been a bit inconsistent over the last six or seven weeks and their out-form has not been as impressive as in the first two months of the season.

Aside from the 2-0 win over the out-of-championship Metropolitan Police in the first round of the FA Cup, they have not won on the road since the 1-0 win at Tranmere Rovers on September 22.

But they showed themselves at the great opportunity of the end with a 2-0 win over their Colchester United promotion rivals and an impressive 3-1 victory over a resurrected city of Northampton on Tuesday after they rebounded after the disappointing defeat of Cheltenham Town last Saturday. .

Mike Flynn, like Sam Ricketts, has been badociated with the vacant Shrewsbury Town position. Is there any truth about this and has it had any destabilizing effect on the exiles?

Flynn, like Sam Ricketts, insists that there was no contact from the Shrews and that speculation does not affect his players.

This is a charge that was laid against the team after the defeat at Cheltenham, but they have won two important wins in the last two weeks while Flynn has been the bookies' favorite so the players do not seem distracted by rumors.

That said, the stories will not go away and the longer it takes, the more damage will be harmful to County and Wrexham.

Who are the county dangermen that Wrexham must watch?

Forwards Jamille Matt and Padraig Amond are in great form and both have the goal of Tuesday's win against Northampton. Top scorer Matt has scored 10 goals in his last 13 games and has 12 goals for the season. Amond is not far behind on Nine and the pair has built a promising partnership.

Tyreeq Bakinson has impressed the central midfielder since his loan from Bristol City and is learning a lot from the experience of the experienced international of Wales, Andrew Crofts.

Robbie Willmott and Matty Dolan usually pose a great danger, but both men risk missing an injury. The left-back Dan Butler will be in corners and free kicks. It has been the biggest creative outlet of the last games.

What weaknesses, if any, could Wrexham seek to exploit?

The defense has been the Achilles heel of the county all season. Only three teams have scored more goals in League Two but only four teams have conceded more and despite a fourth place in the table, their goal difference is minus one.

Both clubs are currently involved in a promotion campaign of their respective leagues. How important will the riding be to this tie, given the wealth that could result in the third round?

It's a tough job because last season's FA Cup was probably one of the reasons the Exile promotion drive stopped after January, but it was also a huge loss of silver with a win over Leeds United and two games against Tottenham Hotspur.

The money provided by these links was vital to the future of the club and the county can not miss the opportunity to shoot another big gun this year.

I am confident that Flynn will choose their best team and will be determined to win a spot in the third round draw as it will strengthen their chances of strengthening the team in January.

How do you see the tie panning out?

I think it will be a very tight affair, and I would not be surprised to see it go to a replay at Rodney Parade.