Winning is what matters – Hayden

AARON HAYDEN is backing Wrexham to continue serving up entertaining football for their supporters but the centre-back is adamant it’s winning that really matters in the push for automatic promotion.

Phil Parkinson’s side weren’t in top gear at home to Eastleigh on Saturday but the second placed Reds twice came from behind to win 3-2 to extend the unbeaten run to 13 games and remain eight points behind National League leaders Stockport with eight matches to go.

Wrexham have won their last nine home games and can now look forward to a Racecourse double-header over Easter, with promotion rivals Solihull Moors the visitors tomorrow ahead of Monday’s clash with Altrincham.

While Hayden would love to keep the fans thoroughly entertained, it’s three points that are the priority as title challenge ramps up.

“It is a massive advantage playing at The Racecourse,” said Hayden.

“The fans have been unbelievable so credit to them all for coming out every week and spending their hard earned money to come and support us.

“We want to keep entertaining them but most importantly, keep on getting the wins.”

Wrexham will have played seven successive home games after facing Altrincham on Monday but Hayden is not looking beyond the huge showdown with fourth placed Solihull which is being televised live by BT Sport.

“We have got to make sure there is no let-up whatsoever,” said Hayden.

“But we have just got to take it one game at a time and make sure we try and win every game. Nothing less. Play Friday, reset and then go again.”

Leading scorer Paul Mullin got Wrexham back on level terms in the first half against Eastleigh and Hayden bagged the second equaliser after the break, netting his eighth goal of the season with a header from Ben Tozer’s long throw-in.

The game was heading for a draw but Mullin converted his 24th goal of the season from the penalty spot in the 96th minute as Wrexham completed a last-gasp victory.

Parkinson’s men have made a habit of staging dramatic comebacks and scoring stoppage time goals and although he would rather wins were more comfortable, Hayden hailed the never-saydie attitude in the ranks which the defender says will be crucial in the run-in.

“We don’t enjoy doing that!” said Hayden.

“We couldn’t catch our rhythm first half for whatever reason but you can’t always be at your best.”