Saunders says players’ wages now are ‘crazy’

WREXHAM players are reportedly earning up to 20 times more than they did a mere 15 years ago, following the club's remarkable rise through the leagues.

- By LIAM RANDALL

Dean Saunders, a former manager of the Red Dragons in the National League from 2008 to 2011, revealed that the top salary at that time was approximately £1,500 per week.

In stark contrast, he claims that certain members of the current Championship squad are earning as much as £30,000 per week.

Wrexham have seen tremendous success under co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, soaring from the fifth tier to the second since the duo purchased the club in February 2021.

Just a few years back, it was reported that striker Paul Mullin was the Welsh side’s highest earner, on around £4,500 per week.

According to Capology, Wales international Kieffer Moore, who transferred from Sheffield United over the summer, commands the top wage of £30,000 per week, which amounts to £1.56million annually.