Football: Barrett homes in on new contract.Byline: ANDY ANDY Andrew ANDY US Popular Abbreviation for Andrews AFB GILPIN WREXHAM midfielder Paul Barrett is the latest player to indicate he wants to remain a Dragon next season. The former Newcastle man enjoyed probably his best season at the club last term and will build on his success by accepting a 12 month contract in the next few days. ``I'm hoping to go on holiday soon and I want to get this sorted before then,''he said.``There is no rush but I'll a . m to get it out of the way in the next few days.'' Barrett played 22 times for the Dragons last term and was an integral part of manager Denis Smith's plans until he was sidelined by a hernia injury. And after a stuttering start to his Racecourse career, the 25-year-old believes he is finally hitting his stride at Wrexham. ``I've settled here now,'' he said.``I think over the last year I've matured more than ever and I just hope that was beginning to show in my game. I know there is still more to come and that's why I was pleased to get a new contract so I can continue to develop.'' Barrett looks set to follow Andy Dibble Andrew Gerald Dibble[1] (born 8 May, 1965 in Cwmbran) is a Welsh former professional football player who played as a goalkeeper. He was a journeyman who played for many different teams. and young midfielder Matt Crowell Matt Crowell was born in Bridgend in South Wales on 3 July 1984. He is a British soccer player. As a teenager, he came through the ranks at Southampton. He joined Wrexham in 2003. in agreeing new terms. Jim Whitley and Lee Trundle also look set to sign new deals with other players meeting Smith this week. But many players may take the full four weeks on offer before deciding whether to accept their take-it-or-leave-it offers. |
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