Hardly-used Wrexham star now lauded as ‘invaluable’ for role he’s played recently.
A Wrexham player who has hardly been used during the promotion run-in has been hailed for his impact off the pitch.
Wrexham are closing in on a miraculous promotion to League One, needing just five points from their final three games to seal their destiny.
On Tuesday night, Phil Parkinson‘s men clinched an impressive 4-1 victory over play-off chasers Crawley Town as a Paul Mullin double and goals from Ryan Barnett and Andy Cannon left supporters feeling delighted.
Several first-team stars have played vital roles in their rise towards the third tier, none more so than Mullin, but another player has received plaudits for his impact off the pitch.
Ben Tozer hailed as ‘invaluable’ to Wrexham
Vice captain Ben Tozer is a player revered by Wrexham supporters having made 131 appearances for the club since his arrival in August 2021.
One of Parkinson’s first signings at the Racecourse Ground, the 34-year-old has played a crucial part in their rise from the National League.
Tozer played in 23 of their first 26 matches in League Two but has since played just 48 minutes of football in his last 14 matches.
The veteran defender has dropped down the pecking order as the likes of Max Cleworth, Tom O’Connor, Eoghan O’Connell and Will Boyle are all preferred over him.
Tozer is one of eight players out of contract this summer, including captain Luke Young, Aaron Hayden and Jordan Tunnicliffe with the majority bidding farewell to the club.
Despite rarely featuring recently, journalist Nathan Salt has praised the player for his professionalism and for doing the things that often go unnoticed in the promotion race.
“Ben Tozer is invaluable, he’s seen so much in the game and he’s got a wealth of experience,” Salt told the Rob Ryan Red podcast.
