Cod Almighty | Diary
"What's it like to see a hill?"
1 July 2014
There are three, or maybe two and a half certainties of the close season:
1. As original/regular Diary has been pointing out, the current year's season ticket sales always exceed last year's
2. Pre-season training, which gets under way today, will always be tougher than ever
3. Correct Middle-Aged Diary if I'm wrong, but aren't we always told that the focus for squad building will be on having fewer but better players?
Put these trends together and in a few years, expect Superman (other comic book heroes are available) to be taking to the pitch by himself. He will be watched by the rest of humanity, having checked both that they have a voucher for the crunch fixture against Kryptonite Man (or Mike Lyons, as some people know him), and that they have their boots, so they are available should Town need an emergency loan.
In other news, Pat Bell has sent us the picture below, taken on top of Snowdon after he and Dan Humphrey had completed a sponsored walk, organised by the Wrexham Supporters Trust, on behalf of the Mariners Trust.
Pat writes: "Thanks very much to all Cod Almighty readers who sponsored Dan and me to help raise money for the Mariners' youth set-up.
"The spirit of the day is exemplified by the picture. The guy on the right (the one who had the sense and optimism to bring sunglasses) is actually a Newcastle fan, carefully holding the flag so we can't see his badge. Two Town fans and a Magpie happy to play along for the day, and two Englishmen (and one of those lives in Cardiff) and a Welshman behind a single flag (well OK, two flags).
"It was a weekend that belied the saying about it being better to travel hopefully than to arrive. On our way there, I was jammed onto a multiply delayed train with a load of people bound for a race meeting at Chester and Dan got lost. On the other hand, the day of the walk started sunny and got sunnier, offering fantastic views and good company. The organisers confirmed the good impression we formed of Wrexham fans at the FA Trophy final last year. They were passionate about their club but affable to all, knowledgeable and helpful. We all parted with wishes of the best (or possibly the second best) of luck for next year.
"A day or two before the walk, the Trust had raised £650 for the youth set-up. With further pledges, we should now be well past £700 and if you want to donate now, please do. If it seems like you are giving money for Dan and I to have a good time, I can assure you my legs are still stiff two days later."