This day may not have arrived, if it had not been for the supporters assuming control in 2011, following a winding-up order that was issued to the club due to unpaid taxes. It served as a reminder of those who had brought them back to this point: the fans themselves, as a multitude of red-clad individuals flooded the field to commemorate Wrexham’s comeback to the Football League following a 15-year period of absence.
In 2021, the organization has made significant progress in a brief period since they backed up their words with financial support. The funding provided by the present North American proprietors of Wrexham, the performers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, is unquestionably the driving force behind their departure from the National League, amidst an impressive setting. However, they have prioritized the involvement of the community in their achievements.
The impact of the boardroom has resulted in an expanding audience on the other side of the Atlantic, as Wrexham now competes in front of a crowded Racecourse Ground, although with three sides, for the majority of their matches. In 2016, they had a 1-1 draw against Braintree in the presence of 484 individuals, a league that not many will be disappointed to leave behind, as it is considered the fifth tier.
A fortnight ago, a space appeared at the top when they narrowly defeated Notts County 3-2. The true impact was made: the triumph was the perfect addition. There is only one automatic spot up for grabs, making the National League the most challenging to escape from. Paul Mullin secured promotion by scoring his 37th and 38th league goals of the season against Boreham Wood.
I am so proud of the lads, we’ve had everything to deal with this season, couldn’t feel sweeter. It has spurred us on to keep going, but Notts County pushed us all the way in the league. Everyone thinks that having the biggest budget in the league makes it easy to win, but it doesn’t work like that. Wrexham has worked hard for their success. They have delivered 110 points, but there is no denying that heavy investment in the squad was required to get the club up.
The sight of a sign brought tears to their eyes, deeply moving them. Paul Rudd’s addition to McElhenney and Reynolds stands as a way for them to see their ambitions come true. The pubs in Wrexham were packed, with the streets lined in red and filled with a fierce noise.
The euphoric atmosphere at Racecourse ground was silenced when Foster Ben calmly lobbed the ball to Ndlovu Lee, allowing O’Connell Eoghan to deal with it. It was an opportunistic moment inside the first minute, as the ball was not dealt with properly over the top.
The celebration was initiated by Elliott Lee at the rear goal, as an incredible pass from Ryan Barnett located him and Wrexham’s thoughts were concentrated by falling behind. They commanded possession of the ball.
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Reynolds knows how to make a shrewd investment, whether it’s in a distillery gin or a 28-year-old striker, Mullin, who lacked service for most of the evening. He took matters into his own hands, gaining control of the ball on the left wing, spinning past his defender, and driving into the box before curling a shot into the top corner of the room.
In this area, he is known as “Super Paul Mullin” for a specific purpose. The roof was raised when he struck his shot past the goalie, advancing towards the goal after retrieving a stray ball, scoring his second goal of the evening with another impressive display of skill.
Wrexham why this is. “Tonight happened what process can I be certain of,” added Reynolds’ colleague. McElhenney said, “Paul Mullin is one of the greatest football players in the world.” While the red smoke engulfed the playing surface, Mullin was fully embraced as a hero by the Wrexham fans.
Next destination: League Two, the fresh Hollywood spot of the Football League.