'Inspirational' Archie gives Wrexham 'sense of perspective'

Midfielder George Dobson says the visit of young fan Archie White to Wrexham's training ground has given players a "sense of perspective" before their crunch League One fixture with Charlton Athletic.

Phil Parkinson's side will secure a third successive promotion if they beat the Addicks at the Stok Cae Ras on Saturday (17:30 BST) and Wycombe Wanderers fail to win against Leyton Orient.

Before what could be a decisive game for Wrexham, 12-year-old Archie - who was diagnosed with myeloid sarcoma, an extremely rare type of cancer, in 2024 - visited the club's training ground.

A number of players, including Dobson, Paul Mullin, Ollie Rathbone and Arthur Okonkwo, posed for photographs with Wrexham supporter Archie.

"It's the sense of perspective. At the end of the day, we're just playing a game of football," said Dobson.

"It was great Archie coming in and seeing his family. He seemed like he had a great day.

"That's the special thing about the club, they really do buy into all aspects of the community and the family aspect.

"I think that's what's set the tone for the club in general and why they've been so successful in the last few years and hopefully we can continue that."

Director Humphrey Ker has regularly spoken of the club's eagerness to showcase the wider community in addition to football matters in the 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary.

And boss Phil Parkinson hailed Archie as an "inspiration" following his visit to Colliers Park on Thursday.

"It was great to see young Archie at the training ground and what a great young man he is," said the Wrexham manager.

"It's an inspiration with how he's coping with all of his problems.

"That's what a football club is all about, it's about being part of the community.

"Wrexham is very much at the heart of this town, and any supporter or anyone we feel can benefit from connecting with us, then obviously we try and do that."