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Wrexham's Australia and NZ Tour Diary: Transfer transactions from under
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Wrexham’s Tour Down Under: Inside Scoop on Transfer Deals in Australia and NZ!

July 9, 2025 5 Min Read
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  • QUOTE OF THE DAY
  • WHAT’S NEXT FOR WREXHAM?
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      Joey Lynch is a sports journalist based in Melbourne and an advocate for AYA cancer. He has been covering football for ESPN, including the A-League and the Matildas, for over ten years.

July 9th, 2025, 7am

Wrexham is currently embarking on its inaugural tour of Australia and New Zealand. The club aims to compete in the championship for the 2025-26 season but first must face three A-League teams during this preseason journey.

ESPN is closely following Phil Parkinson, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, and others as they strategize their ascent to the Premier League.


WREXHAM ON THE ROAD

Melbourne, Australia – After a brief training session the previous night, Wrexham’s touring squad captured moments of their journey on film. On a chilly morning, they intensified their prep for the upcoming match against Melbourne Victory on Friday, focusing on team-specific drills and a practice match.

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“I thought it would be warm,” forward Sam Smith remarked. “But we’ve quickly realized that it’s winter here, and it’s definitely cold.”

The squad consists of 30 players, with Luke Bolton and Jake Bickerstaff as the only contracted seniors absent. Bickerstaff was spotted training elsewhere, raising some buzz among fans online. As Wrexham gears up to return to the second tier of English football after more than four decades, coach Phil Parkinson acknowledged that “the team is not quite where we want it to be right now.” Therefore, there might be room for additional signings as the tour progresses.

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“We’re certainly working to enhance the squad before the season starts and before the transfer window closes, and this process is ongoing,” he stated. “We have some discussions happening. The hard work we’re putting in today on the training ground represents what’s happening behind the scenes. Signing players is never straightforward.”

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“But when you’re looking to sign new players, you know they are involved in their preseason training. If we want to incorporate them into our squad, their fitness is already a factor.”

The challenge for Parkinson and his team in securing signings is compounded by the time difference—Melbourne is nine hours ahead of the UK. This means negotiations that occur during business hours in the UK are happening late at night in Melbourne. Consequently, while players can focus on rest and recovery for their game, Parkinson and the Wrexham management team work late into the night.

“This morning, I was probably on the phone until around 3 a.m.,” Parkinson shared. “We were in touch with agents and catching up with a few players we’ve been speaking to. That’s crucial—what we want to avoid on this trip is falling behind in recruitment.”

LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Assistant manager Steve Parkin, a big cricket fan, seized the opportunity to visit Melbourne’s 100,000-seat Cricket Ground. Former Australian captain Aaron Finch was present to test some players’ catching abilities.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

“This tour is vital. It gives us two weeks to bond as a team and staff. When tough times hit during the season, we’ll be able to rely on one another.” – Sam Smith, reflecting on the importance of team building during this preseason.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

The preseason training continues, and following their visit to Australia’s cricket hub, several members of the Wrexham tour group are excited about further immersing themselves in the local sports culture. Players and staff will gather at the same venue to face Melbourne Victory on Friday, having also enjoyed an AFL match between Carlton and the Brisbane Lions scheduled for Thursday night at Marvel Stadium.

Editor’s Note: This news matters to soccer fans as it highlights Wrexham’s ambition to rise through the ranks in English football, enriching the competitive landscape. The club’s journey can inspire smaller teams globally, demonstrating that with the right investment and strategy, dreams of success in the sport are achievable.

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