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‘We had some hard conversations’ – O’Brien on Wrexham’s revival

Lewis O'Brien admits the Wrexham squad had to confront some home-truths before producing their impressive response against Middlesbrough and Wolves.

By Richard Williams · The Leader

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Lewis O'Brien said frank squad talks sparked Wrexham's improved performances against Middlesbrough and Wolves.
Internal discussions were held following back-to-back defeats, including a 1-0 loss to Sheffield United.
Wrexham defeated then-leaders Middlesbrough 2-0 before drawing 1-1 against high-flying Wolves at home.

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Wrexham midfielder Lewis O'Brien revealed that squad discussions helped trigger the club's recent resurgence in the Championship. Following consecutive defeats, including a 1-0 loss away to Sheffield United, players and coaching staff conducted frank and honest internal talks to confront issues and realign their focus.

The discussions led to a positive turnaround, with Wrexham claiming four points from two top-tier opponents. The Reds earned a 2-0 home victory against league leaders Middlesbrough before securing a 1-1 draw against Wolves at The Racecourse.

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