Mickey Thomas writes EXCLUSIVELY for Red Passion

I’m delighted to see that Wrexham are now safe - I was getting just a little bit nervous! Brian hasn’t got the greatest squad at his disposal at the moment and he’s obviously got very little money; so, I think it’s an achievement to survive in this division and maybe next year an assault on the play-offs can be mounted. I know that Joey is dead chuffed Wrexham have got themselves out of trouble.

I’m really enjoying my media work at the moment. I did a big interview for Sky Sports News the other day and I was at the Everton-Liverpool derby for Century FM the other night. When the Liverpool keeper’s clearance hit Hutchison on the back and rebounded back into the net, I think it was definitely a goal. I didn’t hear the ref blow for full-time. Did you? It was a great atmosphere at Goodison and I did a special live phone-in after the game. I was pleased to see Mark Hughes play so well - I think he’s got a great future in the game! Pembridge had a good game as well - so it was an excellent night for Wales. Liverpool weren’t bad and I think they’ll do alright in Europe.

I’m looking forward to the summer. I’m all lined up to play for Jay Kay’s Jamiroquai soccer side in a special charity tournament. Each band has got a team. Remember last year I played for Dodgy - very appropriate. I’ll also be playing for Chelsea in the Sky-televised Soccer Sixes - can’t wait.

I’m still pretty involved at Rhyl. I’m trying to help the Chairman in any way I can and I hope that the club’s new manager, Brian Kettle, does a great job. I’ve heard he blows hot and cold though. Get it? He’s got a decent record in non-league football and my son’s got a contract for next season - good news.

Man United’s defeat at home to Real Madrid was a big shock for me. The biggest shock of the decision - definitely. My other end-of-season verdicts? Best player I’ve seen live? Ginola. Best young player? Kewell. Favourite United players? Keane and Giggs. Best Wrexham player? Gibson. Best moment? Wrexham 2 Middlesbrough 1. Funniest moment? Wrexham 8 Merthyr 0.

I’ve had a busy year with all my media work - but I love it. I did the Wales-Finland game and I’ll be at the Brazil match too. I’ve just interviewed Harry Redknapp for MUTV - he really is a top bloke.

I’m glad Gareth Owen has managed to get Man United to come down for his Testimonial game. I played alongside Gareth in the early-‘90s and I know his qualities. He’s got good ability, he’s a decent passer of the ball and with his running he covers a lot of ground. He was excellent in the famous Arsenal and West Ham Cup games. Glad too to see Connolly get a hat-trick at Chesterfield. I think that if Karl had a little more pace he’d have everything. He’s a very friendly guy as well and I’ve got a lot of respect for him as a footballer. He’s also been very loyal.

I’m looking forward to the 8-a-Side soccer tournament at Colliers Park. Me and Joey played for RP last time and we hope to do the same again this year.

Cheers