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Wrexham AFC History
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Not only has the Town of Wrexham had it's own very emotional history but so has the club. Since the town and the club are so closely tied together, they both share the same emotional history. Here is a look at some of that history that is specifically related to the club.
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The Oldest Professional Football Club in Wales
Founded in 1864, Wrexham AFC is the oldest professional Football Club in Wales and the 3rd oldest in the world. Wrexham AFC was founded at a meeting at the Turf Hotel by members of the Wrexham Cricket Club looking for a sport to fill the winter months.
Gary Bennett, Welsh Cup
Barry Horne
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Gary Bennett, Welsh Cup
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Wrexham AFC in Crisis
A quick explanation and background of the problems that Wrexham AFC were facing back in 2011.
Wrexham v.s. Port Vale circa 70's
A collection of never before seen surveillance photos from a 1970's "high risk" match between Wrexham and Port Vale.
Wrexham 2 - 1 Arsenal 1992
Live covrage of what is arguably Wrexham's greatest match ever. The 1992 FQ Cup match of Wrexham vs Arsenal has gone down in history as one of the Cup's greatest matches ever. Mark Griffiths introduces the action for this 2 hour video.
Wrexham v.s. Coventry City 1994
Mark Griffiths introduces the action for Wrexham vs Coventry City. Full match highlights, player interviews and much much more in this video. The match was a real nail biter with lots of action!
Wrexham v.s. Oldham Athletic 2005
Mark Griffiths continues his coverage of Wrexham's greatest matches with this one vs Oldham Athetic. Wrexham with a lot of talented players, including Super Ben Foster in Goal on loan from Stoke City.
Wrexham AFC 1977/78 Season
Wrexham AFC 1977/78 Promotion season Review
All the action from Wrexham's Promotion season of 1977/78, plus interviews with the players. Referred to as "A Season to Remember".
Wrexham 7 - 1 Rotherham Utd
The 1977/78 season saw the realization of a 57 year old dream as Wrexham reached the second tier of the English Football League with a 7-1 victory over Rotherham.
Wrexham AFC Champions 1977/78
A look back at Wrexham's Championship celebration at the end of their 1977/78 season.
Wrexham AFC Promotion Parade
Back in 1978 things were a bit different, here is a look back at the championship parade and how everything looked several decades ago.
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