4,561

That was the attendance last time we played Wrexham at The Valley. 60 away fans if I counted correctly!

February 1982, and I think it fair to say that the 2nd Division game in the middle of winter was not an attractive proposition.

Hollywood’s best in those days such as Sylvester Stallone and Goldie Hawn didn’t pay it a lot of attention.

It does amuse me that the clamour for tickets for Saturday’s game has been the biggest for many a season. Wrexham at home.

In all fairness Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have done an incredible job in building the exaltation surrounding the club. Very clever gentlemen.

Plus, also to their credit they have brought success and momentum, which has been well funded, but does take more than just money.

Charlton have ridden the gold dusted gravy train and have marketed the heck out of this Saturday’s game, and with the away end not sold out, home areas are quickly reaching that point.

I for one am always happy to see The Valley full, or near capacity. Those swathes of empty blocks we have sadly become used to are depressing.

Wrexham have continued their form under Phil Parkinson, and once again I hope Nathan Jones’ team can deliver against the league’s best.

Other than Parky we will also see back at The Valley George Dobson, who I trust will get a warm reception, as well as Elliot Lee and Eoghan O’Connell, who may not.

There is nothing like a packed roaring Valley. Let’s make it an uncomfortable visit to south London for Ryan, Rob and friends.