{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60414a157b251b1e427d8404/6a6fb5650cbc3e73cee89c0a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 344 - Wrexham Fall to Sunderland in Philly as Transfer Rumours Heat Up","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60414a157b251b1e427d8404/1785705689822-667bae6e-0a43-4e58-a810-7790722e6a43.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Rhys and Liam return for this week's pod, with Andy dialling in live as our roving reporter direct from Philadelphia.</p><p><br></p><p>Wrexham's US tour comes to a close with a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland, and the lads dig straight into what we learned from the final pre-season fixture. With Middlesbrough looming, are performances dipping at the wrong time, or is it just a pre-season blip?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What's Inside This Episode?</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Philly Dispatches: </strong>Andy gives his direct boots-on-the-ground report following the 1-0 loss to Sunderland.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Pre-Season Reality Check:</strong> After a strong start to the tour, has the momentum stalled? We debate the lack of pace, creativity, and whether this starting XI is ready for Middlesbrough.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Debut Watch:</strong> What did we make of Danny Imray's first outing in a Wrexham shirt?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Transfer Rumour Mill &amp; Contract News</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Sam Smith signs a new contract - well earned?</li><li>Midfield targets: Ben Whiteman expected from Preston &amp; Jayson Molumby linked from West Brom. What would their arrival mean for George Dobson?</li><li>Cameron Archer from Southampton rumours grow.</li><li>Anthony Patterson in goal for Sunderland - does a move to the Racecourse still make sense?</li><li>The Harry Souttar chatter won't go away.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Kit News &amp; Fixture Shifts:</strong> Extra sizes in the shop, third kit launch info, women's fixtures landing Monday and a look at our latest rescheduled TV games.</p><p><br></p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy this Fat Boar-sponsored episode? Then please consider buying us a coffee: <a href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/fearlessidzine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://buymeacoffee.com/fearlessidzine</a></p><p><br></p><p>Get your August FiD live night tickets here: <a href=\"https://www.mghall.co.uk/events/fearless-in-devotion-live-podcast-night-13th-august\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.mghall.co.uk/events/fearless-in-devotion-live-podcast-night-13th-august</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out our new website: <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/60414a157b251b1e427d8405/shows/60414a157b251b1e427d8404/episodes/fidpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">fidpodcast.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>To subscribe to our Wrexham is the Game newsletter visit: <a href=\"https://wrexhamisthegame.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://wrexhamisthegame.substack.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find us on socials: <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/fearlessidzine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/fearlessidzine</a></p>","author_name":"Tim Edwards, Andy Gilpin, Liam Randall, Rhys Williams"}