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A former Manchester United academy graduate has revealed the "harsh" reality of being without a club last year, before Wrexham offered him a career-saving opportunity. Ex- Leicester midfielder Matty James found himself in limbo after Championship side Bristol City released him at the age of 32 in May 2024.

The free agent was eventually snapped up by Wrexham , then in League One, on a short-term deal last October. James became a crucial player under manager Phil Parkinson and was quickly rewarded with an extended 18-month contract.

He featured 33 times in total for the Red Dragons last season, netting twice as they clinched their third consecutive promotion. Now back competing in the second tier, James has admitted to struggling during his spell without a club, bu

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