Wrexham fans look to support  Centre of Excellence

By Rob Griffiths, Daily Post

06 May 2008

THE Wrexham Supporters Trust is investigating ways to offer support to the club’s Centre of Excellence following relegation to the Blue Square Premier.

The Dragons’ Centre of Excellence is recognised for its superb work developing youngsters and has produced many players for both Wrexham and Wales.

However, since relegation from the Football League last month, the Centre of Excellence is threatened by significant cuts in its funding.

The Trust is aware of the threat and will be discussing practical ways in which they can support Centre of Excellence chief Steve Cooper in helping to develop the next batch of youngsters.

The WST is also hoping that the Welsh FA and other organisations can look into ways in which they can help the funding shortfall.

A Trust spokesman said: “Relegation to the Blue Square Premier has hit Wrexham followers hard and the WST are anticipating that a few more supporters might well be attracted to join the Trust’s campaign to raise funds.

“The Trust hope to eventually gain an equity interest in the club.

“The whole of North Wales has been shocked by Wrexham losing its League status and Trust members feel they can play a key part in helping the club regain its rightful place in The Football League.”

The Trust is holding its AGM next month at the Centenary Club at the Racecourse Ground on Thursday, June 12 (7.30pm) and any members who wish to place resolutions on the agenda have until this Friday to submit them to the Trust secretary.

Members wishing to be nominated for membership of the Trust board need to submit their intentions to stand to the secretary by the same date.

Nominations can be sent to secretary@wst.org.uk or with signatures of the proposer and seconder to Secretary, WST, PO Box 2200, Wrexham, LL12 9WG.