Rotated Town lack spark in cup exit – AJ’s player ratings from 1-0 defeat at Wrexham<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n “He battled hard, but unfortunately wasn’t able to get the goal.\n<\/p>\n
\n “To be captain of a club like this is something that he’s deserved over the course of his time here and it’s something he can be really proud of.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Meanwhile, explaining his decision to replace Kipre with O’Shea at the break, the Blues boss said: “We planned before the game that Cedric and Dara would do 45 each.\n<\/p>\n
\n “It’s a little bit tricky with our centre-half balance in terms of Elkan (Baggott) and Greavsey (Jacob Greaves) both being left-footed, but it was really important to get them both minutes tonight.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Elkan playing left-back was because we wanted to keep the balance for the team and keep a right-footer in the centre-back partnership.”\n<\/p>\n
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