Rathbone: Wrexham Faces Pressure Against Burton Albion

Ollie Rathbone states that Wrexham will bear the burden of expectation when they visit Burton Albion this Saturday, but he asserts that Phil Parkinson’s squad welcomes this challenge. Wrexham, currently holding second place in League One, travels to Burton following a strong run of three consecutive victories achieved at the Stok Racecourse. Following his decisive goal mid-week against Barnsley, midfielder Rathbone anticipates that Burton, positioned second-from-bottom in the league, will approach the match against Wrexham with a relaxed attitude despite their precarious standing. “All the pressure is on us,” Rathbone said. “They will see it as a bit of a free hit probably which can be dangerous.” “That pressure is part of the attraction of playing for this club – it’s an honour to have it.” “I think a lot of players at mid-table clubs would do anything to be trying to compete for promotion and be second in the league in December.” Burton heads into the encounter with Wrexham having secured a confidence-boosting win against Peterborough United on Wednesday, a result that moved them away from the foot of the table. The Brewers have operated without a permanent manager since Mark Robinson’s dismissal last month, with Tom Hounsell currently serving as interim charge. Rathbone, a former Rotherham player, suggests that Burton will be invigorated by the arrival of promotion-contending Wrexham at the Pirelli Stadium. “I have played for teams who have been at the bottom of the league,” he added. “When teams at the top of the league come to town it sometimes can be easier. You feel like you can go and have a good go it.”