Welcome sports fans to this edition of 'On the Kop'. I don't know what to say about our league campaign so far. Scoring four away from home and then conceding three at the Racecourse? I didn't get to see the Wigan game as I was raving at Creamfields from 2.30pm-6am, but I have to say that after such a sterling performance on our travels I thought we could have got a result (at worst a draw) against Wigan.

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Well, FIFA have somehow abolished transfer fees or something or other. I'm a bit confused about this, and also concerned for the little clubs. Wrexham, along with many other Nationwide teams, rely on money from selling youngsters they have developed. While large clubs can still rip off small fish, a fee is still passed over. If Manchester United came to Wrecsam and said: "Mr Gibson, we'd like you to play for us," Gibbo wouldn't say: "Actually, Alex, I can't be bothered really, I'm quite happy here" - would he? He would leave and we would get nothing. Then again we could trick someone like Veron into joining us.

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A lot of people have criticised Danny Williams recently, claiming he is not match fit and unhealthy. I can't say I've ever really noticed. My mates always comment on the fact he looks 'hard as ****' but that's about it.

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In the last edition of RP, a letter was sent in saying that Wrexham needed a song 'as distinctive to us as Delilah is to Stoke or No One Likes Us is to Millwall.' I have to agree. Something like this would lift the fans and the team - a huge Welsh flag was suggested that could float above the fans. I remember Bournemouth brought one a few years ago when they were seeking promotion - and it looked rather impressive. When the Stoke fans sing Delilah when they score (even when they're losing), it hacks me off loads and makes me want to run over and yell 'Shut up!' at them.

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I have to say I've caught the Big Brother bug recently. I just wonder what it would be like if the Wrexham squad were in the same situation. Big Brother: 'This week's task is to get three points.' Then you'd see all the team running about panicking. It would be interesting to see who would get voted out each week.

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After a series of late-night research sessions (wearing Balaclavas and gloves), I can now reveal what some of the Wrexham guys are listening to on their stereos on the way to games: Owen - Stuck In The Middle With You by that bloke I'm too young to know about; Russell - You See The Trouble With Me by Black Legend; Gibbo - Runnin by Basstoy; Big Bri - The Nut-Cracker by Tchaikovsky; Flynnie - Money, Money, Money by Abba.

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I've found it quite interesting that Kristian Rogers has been playing ahead of Dearden in recent weeks. Remember Cartwright going ahead of Marriott? Don't get me wrong: Rogers seems a mint prospect, but I thought Dearden was No.1. I did hear rumours Rogers was being played as Liverpool and Newcastle were looking at him, but games shouldn't be risked just because there may be quick bucks available (unless of course Flynn wants to raise cash for Allsopp, in which case I'll personally drive as many reserve team players as is necessary up the toon to raise funds!)

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Must be off now as I have to watch the cricket. 181 for 2. Can't complain.

Keep the faith

Matt Wedderkopp