‘Maybe you would score 20 for Man City then’

A RECENT Wrexham recruit has swiftly backtracked on previous comments about a teammate he once dubbed ‘delusional.’

- By LIAM RANDALL

Josh Windass joined the Red Dragons on a free transfer after mutually parting ways with Sheffield Wednesday in July.

Just prior to his move, a video resurfaced on social media showing the forward criticising Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer.

During an appearance on the Pitch Side podcast in February 2024, the 31-year-old claimed he was ‘miles better’ than Palmer, who has been instrumental in the Welsh team’s rise from the National League to the Championship.

Windass made the comment following Palmer's claim that he could net 20 goals a season in the Premier League if he played for Manchester City.

He said: “Ollie Palmer said he'd get 20 goals for City, didn’t he? It’s absolutely delusional at the highest level. No offence to Ollie Palmer.”

When asked if he could score a few goals in the top league himself, he responded: “But I'm miles better than Ollie Palmer. If I was getting 20 goals for Man City every year, I'd be playing for Man City. He [Palmer] doesn’t even get 15 [for Wrexham].”

The remarks could have led to tension between Windass and Palmer upon his arrival at Wrexham.