Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 03/10/2026#OTD in 1984, 4th division Wrexham caused arguably the biggest European upset ever, knocking Portuguese giants FCPorto out of Europe. Barry Horne with a 90th minute decider. What a game, what a night 🇵🇹🏴 #EuropeanPedigree 010
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 01/10/2026#OTD in 1975, at the Olympic stadium in Stockholm. Djurgardens 1 🇸🇪 Wrexham 1 🏴 European Cup Winners Cup Graham Whittle with the goal that sent us through to the next round #Wrexham 000
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 19/09/2026#OTD in 1984. Wrexham 1 - FC Porto 0 “We have made the mighty humble, We have made the mountains rumble” #WITN European pedigree 🏴🇵🇹 #WxmAFC 010
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 16/09/2026So, our very own Issa Kabore could be facing Lionel Messi at the iconic River Plate stadium in a few weeks? 🤯 🇦🇷v🇧🇫 #InternationalReds 🌎 010
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Taking its rightful place in the Welsh football museum. The “DJ” played a huge role in protecting and saving our club from crooks. Unafraid to ask questions others wouldn’t dare. A proper fanzine that stood up when others looked the other way Never forget #DismalJimmy #WxmAFC 261
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Matchday/night 🏴 Swansea v Wrexham The A483 Derby 😎 Cmon the Town ✊ #WxmAFC 020
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Hope all goes well for Jord and he turns in Motm performances in a losing side. #JD7 #Baller 010
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 28/06/202613 years ago this week. In the grand scheme of things, this was quite a result. The WST and its members righting a wrong. Small details do matter #WxmAFC @wrexhamafc.co.uk 010
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Take a bow fella Wouldn’t expect anything less in Philly Croatia v Ghana #GlobalReds #WxmAFC @wrexhamafc.co.uk 030
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 14/06/2026And while we’re at it. Any takers with a bit of spare paint? #WxmAFC 010
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 14/06/2026The OG in need of a little TLC. 🎨 #WxmAFC #Wrexham #HightownHalt 000
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Pre order window extended 👀 Has anyone actually ordered any of this stuff? 000
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Not a great night for New Zealand but congratulations Libby. Another addition to the Wrexham AFC international honours board 👏 #InternationalReds 030
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 30/05/2026#OTD in 1981, on a blisteringly hot day, the former Soviet Union (USSR) played their last ever game on British soil in a World Cup qualifier at the Racecourse. A hard fought 0-0 draw in front of 29,366 fans. #Wales #WrexhamAFC 130
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 29/05/2026A good mate casually dropped this into the chat a few days ago. Match worn and a gift from a former player. 💚💛💚 Hugely collectible I doubt there’s many of these, if any, still in existence #WxmAFC 240
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 15/04/2026#OTD in 2005 “The Wrexham 2” went to the High Court after being served with an injunction by the then dodgy club owners. They risked, and nearly lost everything. Without them (and others) there’d be no club today. Not all heroes wear capes. Never forget wrexham2.atspace.com/index.html 011
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 15/04/202621 years ago today. Just a few days after lifting the LDV/EFL trophy, the real battle was fought in the courts. Never forget where we’ve come from RIP Kenny 010
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 05/04/2026The Panorama overlooking the Vale of Llangollen has just gone up to the tourist super league. #SuperPhilParky 010
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 24/03/2026#OTD in 2013, despite atrocious weather conditions, around 20,000 Reds made the trip to Wembley for the FA Trophy final. Andy Morrells side duly delivered. WHAT A DAY 🏆 #WxmAFC 060
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 03/03/2026#OTD in 1976 Wrexham took the unprecedented step of switching kit manufacturers (mid season) from Bukta to Adidas for the European cup 1/4 final ties v Anderlecht Anderlecht 1 - Wrexham 0 🇧🇪. 🏴 010
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 22/02/2026#OTD in 2011 Wimbledon 0 - Wrexham 1 Mathias Pogba started his run in his own 6yd box and finished it in Wimbledons 6yd box netting the winner. The Beautiful Game #FeedThePog 020
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 16/02/2026#OTD in 2000, Andy Morrell broke all records, scoring 7 (seven) goals in a single game 020
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 18/11/202530 years ago today 😳 Wrexham 7 (seven) Rotherham 0 #WxmAFC 150
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Happy Birthday Carlos Edwards. One of the great entertainers in that memorable 2002/3 promotion season. 🇹🇹 010
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Happy Birthday Gaz Remember smashing this home (v Swansea) from a different postcode? 🚀 “What a hit son, what a hit” 121
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 16/10/2025A Gaz Owen screamer to start the day “What a hit son, what a hit” #Wxmafc 020
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 11/10/2025#OTD in 1989 at the real home of Welsh football Wales 1 - Holland 2 The day Wrexham turned orange 🏴🇳🇱 #RacecourseGround #WorldCup #Italia90 030
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Without doubt the 2 best #WxmAFC Facebook groups out there. 020
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 20/08/2025“I was only a fan on the pitch. I’ll always like to be remembered like that.” #OhJoeyJoey 💪 020
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 07/08/202521 years ago today. Unbelievable scenes. Club owner/chairman/rogue Alex Hamilton escorted from the ground for “his own safety” and told not to come back by authorities. Never forget where we’ve come from Oh, and we beat Swindon 2-1 #WrexhamAFC 191
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 27/06/20259 years ago today 🇮🇸 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 TV Gold Have a great weekend 051
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 24/05/2025#OTD in 1989 Play Off semi final Scunthorpe 0 - Wrexham 2 Kevin “rooster” Russell ⚽️⚽️ The inflatables The security fences That green kit 🟢🟢🟢 “Cooler than Milli Vanilli” 😎 🎙️ - @m_griffiths92 000
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 09/05/2025#OTD in 1978 Welsh Cup Final 2nd leg 🏴 Wrexham 1 -Bangor City 0 (Lyons) Att. 13,959 #SO78❤️ 🏆 020
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 17/04/2025#OTD in 1993 Wrexham 0 - Cardiff 2 We lost just 3 league games between early November and the end of that season with a team made up of home grown talent. Watkin, Hardy,Phillips, Owen,Morris, Cross #FlynnsFledglings *Both teams were eventually promoted Spirit of ‘93 #WxmAFC 050
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 09/04/2025#OTD in 2003 Shrews 1 - Wxm 2 A great night at the meadow saw us plunge the slops into relegation trouble. ( they failed to win another game, losing their last 8 and were relegated to non league) Promotion season #TheEntertainers 051
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 06/04/2025#OTD in 1960 at the real home of Welsh football 🏴 #RacecourseGround #Wrexham 020
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 05/04/202512 years ago. The #JCP were always looking at putting money back into the club, with money made from fanzine/merch/curry nights/meet the players evenings etc. This was just one example. Recognising volunteers of the time. Unsung heroes. #WxmAFC 030
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Could be some day/night around town this. ⚽️🍻🍻🍻🍻 010
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Matchday It’s a biggie By hook or by crook, Joey knows. #OhJoeyJoey💪 070
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Some undertaking this was. 84 coaches to Wembley organised and ran by volunteers. 🤯 🧐 - JCP 010
Spirit of ‘78 @spiritof78.bsky.social · 19/03/2025#OTD in 2016 Wrexham 3 - 🤡 0 📸 - JoeClarkeProject 060
