Critchell returns after York loan

Kyle Critchell will challenge for a Wrexham place after his York loan

Defender Kyle Critchell has returned to Wrexham after completing a two-month loan spell with the Dragons' Blue Square Premier rivals York City.

"I really enjoyed my time in Yorkshire," full-back Critchell said. "It's a good club... I hope they continue to pick up the points."

Meanwhile, defender Simon Spender will go out on loan to Barrow.

The deal will run until the end of the season, although there is a 24-hour recall clause available after 28 days.

"I got a call last night with the offer and after thinking it over with my family, I was happy to accept the opportunity," Spender told the club website.

"I'm looking forward to being involved again and every game will be important as Barrow battle to stay in this [Blue Square Premier] division.

"We will be training near Blackburn, rather than travelling all the way to the ground, and the manager [Dean Saunders] has arranged for me to get a lift up for games.

"After spending my entire career to date with Wrexham, it will be a change and I hope one I enjoy."

Wrexham play Forest Green at home on Tuesday night, looking to get their Blue Square promotion bid back on track.