RETURNING Wrexham midfield man Danny Williams remains convinced the Dragons can avoid relegation from the Football League, but has admitted there is little margin for error with just five games to go.
Play-off hopefuls Lincoln City provide the opposition at Sincil Bank this afternoon where Williams will be hoping to start after missing the last two games because of suspension.
He said: “It’s very simple, we have to go out and win as many games as we can now. There are five left, which add up to 15 points, and they start at Lincoln.
“It’s a tough place to go but people were saying the same thing before our game at Bristol Rovers and we came away from there with the win, so we have to keep believing.”
Wrexham are currently three points from the safety zone and looking to reel in City’s neighbours, Boston United and Williams insisted no one at the Racecourse was expecting any favours.
He said: “We have a game in hand over some of the other sides in the mix and a win at Lincoln would put an entirely different complexion on the situation.
“We are three points down at present , but that can change very quickly. Obviously no one would be upset if results elsewhere go in our favour between now and the end of the season, but we can’t rely on that.
“Teams have been in a worse position than us before and got themselves out of trouble so nobody here has given up. But it’s down to us and what we do on the field that counts.”
But Wrexham will again be without captain Neil Roberts, who has not completely recovered from a calf strain, and groin-strain victim Mark Jones. And manager Brian Carey is not optimistic for loan midfielder Robbie Garrett, who has been ill for the past week.
“It’s probably just a bit too soon for Neil,” said the Racecourse boss. “There’s a risk involved in playing him and it could set him back for a couple of weeks so it’s extremely unlikely he will be involved.
“Mark has no chance while Robbie is still getting over the effects of his illness and this game has come maybe one or two days too soon.”
Wrexham have failed to score in each of their last three outings but Carey will be telling his players they have nothing to lose as the campaign approaches a nail-biting climax.
“We have got nothing to lose now and although we are missing the likes of Roberts and Jones, who are always likely to get you a goal, there are other players in the team who can score,” he added.
“Against Notts County on Monday we had several decent chances and perhaps didn’t get the luck we deserved at times, but we also lacked a bit of anticipation by players running into the box.
“We have to improve on that and take advantage when we have the opportunity. In recent weeks we have squandered opportunities to help ourselves out of this situation and it’s about time we began to do ourselves justice.
“If we win our own remaining matches, it doesn’t really matter what happens to the teams around us and that’s all we have to worry about.”
Fifth-placed Lincoln are without a win in three games and coach John Schofield has demanded a return to winning ways, not least because he wants to do a favour for Boston boss Steve Evans.
“First and foremost, we need three points for ourselves and if we do it’s going to be a help to Boston,” he said.
“They are our local rivals, but it would be good for them to stay in the league.
“It will also be good for us, because that game always attracts a good crowd.
“Providing we are both in the same league next season, I’m sure that game will be well attended like it always is.
“This club do not want Boston to go out of the league.
“I think Steve Evans has done a fantastic job. He’s only been able to name two or three players on the bench at the best of times. But he has still got results and fair play to him if he keeps them up it will a great achievement.
“It would be nice to give them a helping hand by winning tomorrow.”
l WREXHAM Supporters Trust are holding a programme fair on Sunday at the Maesgwyn Hall, Mold Road, Wrexham. Doors open at 11.00 am and entry is £1, with free entry to a prize draw.
