Wrexham Hit By Virus

Last updated : 18 February 2005 By Andy Beill
A flu-like virus is reportedly ruling out top scorer Juan Ugarte - who has scored 10 goals in his last 7 games - along with Carlos Edwards, Dennis Lawrence, Chris Llewellyn, Levi Macken, Craig Morgan, Hector Sam and Simon Spender. Captain Darren Ferguson, Shaun Pejic and Steve Roberts are also struggling.

Smith is also missing Brian Carey, Andy Dibble, Michael Jones, Jim Whitley and Danny Williams to injury.

However, he has decided against pulling out of the game as he fears there may be repercussions afterwards if the Football League decide Wrexham could have fielded a team.

Instead, he will look to youth team players to make up the numbers. Ex-Tiger Andy Holt and forward Chris Armstrong are also back in action.