Wrexham forward Josh Windass has challenged his teammates to build on their stunning win over Coventry City, urging them to maintain the same intensity after what he described as a sluggish start to the season.
The Red Dragons went into Friday night’s clash sitting 16th in the table, having suffered a disappointing Carabao Cup exit to Cardiff City earlier in the week. Despite a bright opening against the unbeaten Championship leaders, Phil Parkinson’s men fell behind in the 22nd minute when Ephron Mason-Clark scored for the visitors.
However, Wrexham roared back in the second half thanks to a Kieffer Moore hat-trick, with Windass providing all three assists in a thrilling 3–2 comeback victory that ended Frank Lampard’s side’s six-match winning streak. The result saw Wrexham climb to 11th in the standings.
Windass, who joined the club from Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer in the summer, said he was delighted with the result but insisted there’s still plenty of room for improvement.
“I think there’s definitely a sense that we need to get better,” Windass admitted. “We’ve got a top squad for this level. We came up from League One, there’ve been a lot of changes, but we’ve got players good enough to compete at the top end of this league.
“We just need to believe that more, control games better, and stop playing like a lower-league team. In a few matches we’ve lacked belief and composure, but hopefully we can turn that around and get that mentality right in the group.”
The 31-year-old was one of 13 new signings brought in during a £33 million summer overhaul backed by co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who remain vocal about their ambition to take Wrexham all the way to the Premier League — a goal Windass fully shares.
So far, Wrexham have recorded three wins, five draws, and four defeats from their opening 12 Championship fixtures following last season’s promotion from League One.
Known for his outspoken nature, Windass made headlines earlier this year for his blunt opinions — including describing a former Sheffield Wednesday teammate as “the worst player ever” during a podcast appearance.
Now, though, his focus is firmly on driving Wrexham upward, as he looks to match his words with performances on the pitch.
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