That is the view of Setanta Sports' executive producer of the Blue Square Premier, Matt Curtis, who is given the task of deciding which matches are suitable for live coverage.

Setanta will broadcast a minimum of 52 games, including the Setanta Shield – effectively the Carling Cup of the Blue Square Premier, North and South divisions – and the Irish broadcasters also have the rights to the FA Trophy.

Wrexham's only live league game was back in September 1997 when two goals from Dean Spink failed to save them from a 3-2 defeat against Wigan Athletic at Springfield Park.

And apart from FAW Premier Cup fixtures, Wrexham were last televised live when they famously lifted the LDV Vans Trophy with a 2-0 extra-time victory against Southend United at The Millennium Stadium.

But that will all change next season.

As one of the two relegated clubs from the Football League, Wrexham are regarded as high profile and Curtis will view the Reds' fixtures with interest when they are released next month.

"Wrexham are massively in my thoughts," said Curtis today. "The fixtures are out next month and I will sit down with the Conference and look at identifying games to show in the first few months.

"Wrexham will come into that very early in the season, most definitely.

"And if the fixture list pairs Wrexham and Mansfield for the first weekend, that game would be the obvious choice.

"I'm sure fans will see Wrexham on Setanta very early in the season."

While local derbies and matches between sides challenging at the top of the table as the season progresses are worthy of live coverage, each club can expect their moment in the spotlight.

"It is a significant amount of games over the season spread around all the clubs," said Curtis.

"There are no promises for anybody, but we have to cover everybody once.

"I will try and balance it out. Little clubs such as Lewes have their appeal as much as the big clubs.

"And there are also teams of interest such as Rushden and Diamonds, who are spending a lot of money."

Inevitably, fixtures chosen for live coverage will be moved from their original kick-off time and date, to avoid clashing with televised matches in other leagues.

But Curtis assured supporters this would be done with plenty of notice.

"It is in our favour to show live games when there is no competition. We try and get the most interest," said Curtis. "We are keen to support clubs as much as we can and be in touch with fans.

"Sometimes fixtures get changed but that is the reality now on television.

"We will do our utmost to give as much notice as possible but sometimes clubs are a victim of their own success – if they are flying high we will want to show them live more often."

However, clubs will reap the financial rewards of having their matches selected for live transmission and if the Reds are aired more than once, the club's coffers will be boosted even further.

Setanta has promised more television revenue for all the teams involved next season in comparison to what they received last term.

Clubs were disappointed last season with the flat rate of £5,000 for hosting a live fixture which would not cover the subsequent loss in gate receipts, but teams can now expect £8,000 for their first live home match and a further £13,000 for every subsequent televised game.

Away teams can expect to receive £2,000 for their involvement in live games, which has not changed from last season's rate.

"Chairmen won't be disappointed," said Curtis. "There is a blanket fee payable to every club. The more they are on television, the more money they get.

"It is worthwhile to clubs. Speak to any chairman last season and they would say the money is very helpful."

Around 150,000 viewers tuned in last season to watch the top of the table clash between Aldershot – eventually promoted as champions – and Torquay who lost in the play-off semi-finals.

Other matches received viewing figures in the tens of thousands, with Setanta offering what Curtis describes as a more 'real' coverage of football.

Cameras have been on board team coaches on the way to games and also allowed into dressing rooms, interviewers speak to managers before, during and after matches, and players interviewed during the warm-up.

"We are very proud of our coverage," added Curtis. "And it gives viewers a chance to watch football in a way they never have been before.

"We do the Premier League so know the restrictions that division holds.

But the Blue Square Premier aim is to keep it real, and make programmes different and interesting.

"Clubs have opened the doors and are very hospitable. It livens up matches and we would like to think we have got it all covered.

"Coverage will be comparable with any other football shown on television, with a top class team of directors and cameramen.

"It is a league that has rocketed in success and we want to build on that.

"The profile is so much greater now."