Thursday, May 03, 2007

D-Day at Wrexham


At present I'm distracted by Wrexham's plight at the bottom of League Two. On Saturday they need a win or a draw at home to Boston United to ensure league football next season. Boston are next to bottom of the league and need to win to survive. If Wrexham lose, they will need to rely on Notts County winning at Macclesfield.

I know it's sad but last night I worked out the various permutations (discounting goal difference scenarios), as a kind of displacement activity.

Wrexham win, Macclesfield win - Boston relegated.
Wrexham win, Macclesfield draw - Boston relegated.
Wrexham win, Macclesfield lose - Boston relegated.
Wrexham draw, Macclesfield win - Boston relegated.
Wrexham draw, Macclesfield draw - Boston relegated.
Wrexham draw, Macclesfield lose - Boston relegated.
Wrexham lose, Macclesfield win - Wrexham relegated.
Wrexham lose, Macclesfield draw - Wrexham relegated.
Wrexham lose, Macclesfield lose - Macclesfield relegated.

Earlier in the week Wrexham were 5/1 to go down; now I see they're priced at just 3/1. My fear is that if Boston score first, Wrexham will struggle as, during this nightmare of a season, the goals have been difficult to come by. Saturday afternooon I shall be watching the match - on teletext. Fingers crossed...

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