So far so good... and epic plans

WREXHAM OWNER'S REPORT CARD

- By LIAM RANDALL

IT’S been just over five years since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac outlined their ambitions for Wrexham as potential owners of the football club.

The Red Dragons have experienced a remarkable rise since the pair formally assumed control, achieving an extraordinary three successive promotions under manager Phil Parkinson. While progressing from the National League to the Championship, the North Wales outfit has been transformed into a worldwide phenomenon through the hit Welcome to Wrexham documentary series.

Reynolds and Mac outlined a number of “hard promises” to supporters in a mission statement published on the club's website when they presented their bid to buy Wrexham back in November 2020. Here’s how they've done so far:

Provide comprehensive financial support for the manager and his coaching team

The Hollywood pair have certainly backed up their words with action since assuming ownership. There was considerable speculation amongst supporters during the early stages about the level at which the club would be shopping. Would it be Waitrose, Tesco or Lidl? In reality, it appears more like Harrods.

Firstly, they secured a manager with Football League experience and several promotions to his name in Phil Parkinson. That was followed by a series of impressive player signings, including Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer and Elliot Lee, all of whom played crucial roles in Wrexham's recent promotions.

The co-owners have consistently supported Parkinson in every transfer window, most notably splashing out £33million this past summer to assemble a squad capable of challenging in the Championship. The new recruits included club-record signing Nathan Broadhead, who joined from Ipswich for an initial fee of £7.5m.