Tonight saw us take on an Euxton side who have proven to be something of a nemesis for us in the league, knowing that 12 points from our last 4 games would be a great fillip in the title race.
Wrens got off a the dream start when Fran Donaghy scored his first league goal for the club on 7 minutes, we should have scored more in the half as chances went begging and we were left hoping that these misses wouldn't prove dear later on.
In the second half when hero Fran turned into something of a villain by getting a red card for inappropriate language, the resulting free kick on 57 minutes saw the visitors level the match. It is to Wrens credit that despite being a man down we managed to get a result albeit not the we needed.
Wrens next two matches are the most important of the season as we travel to Longridge, who lost 2 - 1 tonight. We then finish our home campaign off against rival Charnock Richard next Tuesday, 6.45pm kick off.
Management view
Tonight saw us entertain Euxton Villa who lie 9th in the table currently and after the first meeting back in September is a little baffling.
Management reshuffled the pack tonight and handed to promising youngster Ryan Willets who has impressed all season for the reserve team.
We started brightly and quickly took the lead after a cross by Jack Sharples was nodded home by Fran Donaghy. We pushed forward unsettling the Euxton rearguard and should have doubled our lead after a great cross by Ryan Willets, unfortunately Danny Pickering could only head over the bar.
The second half wasn't great offensively and was made hard work when Fran Donaghy was given a straight red for abusive language and from the resulting free kick Euxton equalised. We tried to raise our game with changes but ultimately lack of discipline cost us massively tonight.
Roll on Saturday as a humdinger of a game away to Longridge awaits.
Managers man of the match: Alex Pickering

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