League Two Season Preview 2006/07 - Wrexham

Wrexhamstriker Roberts arrived on a free transfer from
Odds: 20/1Doncaster Rovers after his contract was ended by
Last Five Seasonsmutual consent. Welsh international Roberts was sold
2005/06 - 13 (League Two), 2004/05 - 22 (Leagueto Wigan Athletic for £450,000 in 2000, before
One, Relegated), 2003/04 - 13 (League One), 2002he moved on to Doncaster Rovers in 2004 after loan
03 - 3 (League Two, Promoted), 2001/02 - 23spells with Bradford City and Hull City.
(League One, Relegated).Llewellyn first arrived at Wrexham in July 2003, but
2005/06 Cup Progresswas sold to Hartlepool United two years later.
FA Cup First Round vs Port Vale (a) - lost 2-1.However, Llewellyn played just 24 league games for
Carling Cup First Round vs Doncaster Rovers (h) -the Monkey Hangers last season and his like Roberts,
lost 1-0.his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.
Football League Trophy Northern Section First RoundWrexham born defender Steve Evans has swapped
vs Blackpool (a) - lost 4-3 after extra time.the Welsh Premier League for League Two after
Top Goal Scorer 2005/06: Mark Jones (midfield) - 15joining on a two year contract from Total Network
goals.Solutions. Evans joined the Welsh champions from
Players InCrewe Alexandra in February 2000 after starting his
Neil Roberts (Doncaster Rovers - Free), Chriscareer with West Bromwich Albion.
Llewellyn (Hartlepool United - Free), Ryan ValentineStriker Lee McEvilly apologised to Wrexham fans for
(Darlington - Free), Steve Evans (Total Networkalmost leaving the club to join League One side
Solutions - Free).Bradford City. The former Rochdale forward looked
Players Outset to join the Valley Parade outfit but the Bantams
Andy Holt (Northampton Town - Free), Dean Bennettdelayed their offer of a contract and McEvilly signed
(Chester City - Free), Jon Walters (Chester City -a new deal with the Dragons. McEvilly signed a new
Free).one year contract with the club but Jon Walters left
Wrexham tried in vain last season to secure a placeafter one season for local rivals Chester City.
in the play offs and ended the season in a mid tableVerdict
position. Despite this, manager Denis Smith says he isThe return of former players Neil Roberts and Chris
assembling a squad capable of pushing for promotionLlewellyn is a boost for supporters but a play off
next season.place may be out of reach this season, with a mid
Two Wrexham old boys, Neil Roberts and Christable finish a more likely achievement for the club
Llewellyn have returned to the Racecourse Groundexpected to come out of administration in time for
following stints away from North Wales. Formerthe new campaign.