WREXHAM AFC: Supporters will soon be back on the Kop end

Work has begun to install a temporary stand which will have a capacity of 2,289 and accommodation for an additional 20 wheelchairs with access via Crispin Lane. It is hoped the stand will be ready in time for all Wrexham fixtures from the League Two clash against south Wales rivals Newport County on Saturday December 23.

That could see a 12,000-plus crowd and the stand will be for home fans only and applications for the relevant permissions and licences are being made simultaneously with the construction.

Wrexham, targetting a second successive promotion on the back of last season’s National League title triumph, have become used to playing in front of bumper attendances with demand for tickets outstripping supply.

Parkinson says it is great news that even more Reds’ supporters will be able to attend matches and having seen his side benefit from kicking towards the University End which houses home fans, he is pleased The Racecourse will now have fans behind the other goal and become a four-sided stadium once again.

“I think it is a great decision from the club and we are looking forward to seeing that erected in the coming weeks,” said the Wrexham manager.

“Obviously there is a lot of demand for tickets and it is such a shame when you speak to people in the town and they can’t get a ticket for the game.

“It is great for us to have that extra couple of thousand people but not only that, for the atmosphere behind that goal as well.

“We are very excited about that.”

When asked whether having fans behind the goal at the Kop End will make a difference, Parkinson added: “Definitely, it is so important.

“The atmosphere at The Racecourse has been key for us in the time I have been at the club and that will only enhance it.

“The temporary stand looks good.

“I had a look when we got back to The Racecourse after the Forest Green game was postponed and it looks near-enough ready. It sets the ground off nicely.”