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Sep 18, 2026 1 hr 2 min

🎙️ The Breakdown With Dior Angus | Wrexham AFC Analysis S1EP3

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What went wrong for Wrexham AFC at West Ham? And what can we actually learn from that 6-0 defeat? In this episode of The Breakdown, Matt is joined by former Wrexham AFC striker Dior Angus to take a detailed look at the performance at the London Stadium and break down the key moments, tactical decisions and defensive problems that led to a heavy defeat. Rather than simply looking at the scoreline, Dior brings his experience as a former professional footballer to explain why West Ham were able to hurt Wrexham AFC, where Wrexham's pressing strategy worked — and where it left the team exposed. 🔍 In this episode we analyse: ⚽ Wrexham AFC's 3-4-2-1 setup at West Ham ⚽ Why Wrexham tried to press West Ham high up the pitch ⚽ How West Ham played through the press ⚽ The importance of giving Premier League-quality players time and space ⚽ Jared Bowen's movement and finishing ⚽ Anthony Patterson's early save ⚽ The defensive issues around the West Ham goals ⚽ Callum Doyle and the importance of those split-second decisions ⚽ George Dobson's role in midfield ⚽ Joe Worrall's difficult first appearance for Wrexham AFC ⚽ How West Ham's movement exposed the spaces behind Wrexham's wing-backs ⚽ Why defenders need to stay proactive inside the box ⚽ How confidence can affect a team during a difficult game ⚽ What happens inside a dressing room after a 6-0 defeat ⚽ How Phil Parkinson can help the squad move forward ⚽ What Wrexham AFC can learn from the experience Dior also shares his perspective on what it is like for players when a game starts getting away from them — and why continuing to run, compete and make the right decisions becomes increasingly difficult when confidence drops. There are plenty of lessons in this one, and as Dior says, Wrexham AFC will need to take what they can from the defeat and move on. If you enjoy Wrexham AFC tactical analysis, Championship football, football coaching insight and honest discussion about the Reds, make sure you subscribe to Racecourse Ramble. 👇 GET INVOLVED Like the video, subscribe to the channel and let us know your thoughts in the comments and live chat! 🔗 LINKS & PEOPLE WE SUPPORT 🚌 MH TRAVEL Travel to away games with MH Travel: https://www.facebook.com/mhtravelnorthwales https://www.tiktok.com/@mhtravelnorthwales 🥔 MH TAYTOES Follow MH Taytoes: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580330577739 https://www.tiktok.com/@mhtaytoes 👕 CAE RAS COLLECTIVE Amazing Wrexham prints & clothing: https://caerascollective.com https://www.instagram.com/caerascollective/ ❤️ WREXHAM WOMEN'S SUPPORTERS GROUP Supporting Wrexham AFC Women: https://wrexhamwomensupporters.org.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/wrexhamwomen_supportersgroup/ 📖 THE RACECOURSE RAMBLE GUIDE Planning a trip to Wrexham? Read our free guide: www.tinyurl.com/rambleguide 🔗 ALL RACECOURSE RAMBLE LINKS https://linktr.ee/racecourseramble 🎵 THEME MUSIC The awesome theme music and stings are provided by 1987tilpresent. 🎵 Buy the track: “I Found My Love Down Crispin Lane” https://1987tilpresent.bandcamp.com/track/i-found-my-love-down-crispin-lane 🔴 ABOUT WREXHAM AFC Wrexham AFC is one of the world's oldest professional football clubs, competing in the EFL Championship with the men's team and the Adran Premier with the women's team. The club is owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac (formerly known as Rob McElhenney). 🏟️ ABOUT THE PODCAST NETWORK Racecourse Ramble is the people's podcast network for Wrexham AFC. We bring you independent, fan-led discussion covering the men's and women's teams, with match reviews, previews, interviews, live watchalongs and plenty of Wrexham AFC chat. Our shows include the Racecourse Ramble Podcast, Full Time with Del Morgan, The Breakdown with Dior Angus, live watchalongs and other Wrexham AFC content featuring a variety of co-hosts and guests. 🎙️ Listen, watch, subscribe and follow Racecourse Ramble: https://linktr.ee/racecourseramble 💬 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/JaubEcT5T 📰 Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@racecourseramble #WxmAFC #WrexhamAFC #Wrexham

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