Dean frustrated
DEAN SAUNDERS today spoke of his frustration after seeing Wrexham's play-off chances take a huge jolt with back to back home defeats against Crawley Town and Kidderminster Harriers.
Saunders, who played at the very highest level for club and country, admitted he is "exasperated" seeing players who are plying their trade at a lower level struggle with aspects of their game.
But Saunders accepts he has to come to terms with the fact Wrexham are in the Blue Square Premier and that it is his job to improve the players at The Racecourse.
"I have got to keep reminding myself that if they scored the chances that came their way and got on the end of the crosses, and the crosses were perfect, they would be playing in the Championship or the Premier League," said Saunders.
"I have got to remember where we are. Strikers in this league miss chances - that's why they are in this league - and defenders make mistakes.
"I find it very frustrating when things happen out there as you can probably see. Some things exasperate me - I can't believe what's going on.
"For example, we get a free-kick with a minute to go, a chance to put it into the heart of their box, and we play a ridiculous ball down the channel.
"But I have to give myself a shake, get them on the training ground and try and improve them. That's what I am here for."
Saunders, has seen Wrexham fall off the pace in the race for a top-five berth after losing five of the last nine league matches. After their latest setback on Monday night against Kidderminster Harriers, Saunders said it is up to the players to respond in a positive manner at Histon on Saturday.
"They have got to lift themselves," added Saunders, who will be away on international duty the same day in his role as assistant manager of Wales who have a World Cup qualifier against Finland in Cardiff.
"The board where I put all the markings and tactics up, well I may as well just chuck it away because we have gone over it and over it.
"They have got to go out and do it themselves now. I can't go and head the ball out of the box or mark somebody - as much as I am nearly on the pitch at times trying to sort the problem before it happens."