I had no option but to start again

May 11 2008

by Chris Wathan - Wales On Sunday

Brian Little has insisted he had no option but to start again with Wrexham.

And the Red Dragons boss – who has just 11 players left after axing 22 of his first-team squad following the drop into the Conference – claimed he has no fear in rebuilding a team almost from scratch at the Racecourse.

“I genuinely feel I need to change the team around – and if a few people disagree, they disagree,” said the former Aston Villa chief.

“But I think, overall, the majority will accept this team needed changing ahead of next season and that’s what we’ve tried to do.

“We’ll only find out if it works next season and I’ve listened to the arguments that I should give some of the lads a chance in the Conference.

“But if we were mid-table next Christmas and I had not used an opportunity to change things and make a difference then not many people would be very happy with me.

“The club is in a better position off the field than it has been for several years and we have to change fortunes on it. From my point of view I’m not frightened to attempt what I’m doing.”

Some 22 players were told they had no future in North Wales by Little last week, the majority saying goodbye after short-term or loan deals while others were either told they would not be offered new contracts and some placed on the transfer list.

Wales defender Steve Evans could also add his name to those not at the Racecourse next season with the ex-TNS man meeting Little again next week. Former captain Neil Roberts could also return – albeit on a significantly reduced contract.