Could Andy Morrison be considered for Wrexham vacancy?

Following the departure of Bryan Hughes, Wrexham are on the lookout for their fourth manager in 18 months.

Dean Keates, Graham Barrow, Sam Ricketts and Bryan Hughes were all in the Racecourse Ground hot seat but neither have been able to take Wrexham to the promised land of the English Football League.

One option that has been spoken amongst a selection of Wrexham fans is Andy Morrison, manager of the Connah’s Quay Nomads.

So could Wrexham, who currently occupy the relegation spots in the Vanarama National League consider the Scot?

Already at Wrexham is Carl Darlington, who is the Head of Coach Education at the Football Association of Wales. He will have tutored Andy Morrison, who earnt his UEFA Pro Licence with the FAW. 

Darlington will have seen firsthand how Morrison has developed as a manager, given his time in the Cymru Premier with The New Saints.

Morrison previously worked as an assistant to Andy Preece at Airbus UK Broughton, in what was a successful period at The Airfield.

Since then Morrison has seen his stock go up. He achieved Welsh Cup success with the Nomads and was able to turn the Nomads from relegation candidates to a regular European outfit.

The former Manchester City defender also has experience in winning silverware, having delivered the Welsh Cup in 2017.

One of his biggest achievements is the European scalps of Kilmarnock and Stabæk. He has also beaten Finnish giants HJK Helsinki, highlighting how Morrison can gear his players up for the big games.

Connah’s Quay are known for a direct style of play, where the emphasis is on setpieces and aerial duels.

The football may not always be pretty but it’s provided with a successful recipe for the Deeside club.

It has been a sacrifice the Nomads will have made, but I imagine not many would sacrifice a more passing style of play for the success they’ve achieved. 

Morrison has been able to prolong the career of 37-year-old George Horan, who has become such a pivotal player for the club. 

The Nomads will also have a contingency plan in place, should Morrison depart.

Craig Harrison who was successful at The New Saints could take the reigns in the event of a departure, whilst Jay Catton who has recently obtained the UEFA Pro Licence. 

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