Ryan Reynolds, co-owner of Wrexham, has publicly endorsed the club\u2019s aspirations to reach the Premier League, arguing that it would be \u201cfoolish not to aim\u201d for the top flight. Speaking ahead of the Welsh derby, a match he and Mac commentated, Reynolds reflected on the rapid ascent of the club and the long-term target.<\/p>\n
On Sky Sports he said: “You have high expectations in long term, but our goal was to listen and learn and at that point, you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re saying, if that\u2019s just going to sound preposterous or naive.” He added: “But our goal was always the Premier League. I mean, we\u2019d be foolish to not aim for that. I didn\u2019t think we would be here this quickly; however, sometimes the ball bounced our way. Other times, this team\u2019s grit, determination and character is what really kind of pushed them across, even more so than just skill.”<\/p>\n
After securing an automatic bid to the Championship for the 2025\u201326 season, Wrexham were widely dismissed as genuine challengers in England\u2019s second tier, let alone contenders for a top-six finish. The Red Dragons, strengthened by new arrivals over the summer, endured a difficult start but gradually stabilised and produced a respectable return in their first Championship campaign in 43 years.<\/p>\n
With nine games remaining, Phil Parkinson\u2019s side sit sixth, occupying the final playoff place and holding a narrow three-point cushion over seventh-place Southampton. The position leaves little margin for error as the season approaches its conclusion.<\/p>\n
Reynolds has signalled he will follow the promotion push closely while leaving tactical and selection matters to the club\u2019s coaching staff. “Phil Parkinson has done a phenomenal job, and I think the best thing we\u2019ve done as co-chairmen has been to leave the football decisions to the people who understand the game better than we will ever understand it, and that\u2019s sort of been the secret sauce,” he said.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on his involvement with the club, the 49-year-old described the experience as singularly fulfilling. “It\u2019s been, easily for me, I\u2019ll say, the most rewarding professional experience of my entire life, and emotional, too,” Reynolds revealed on commentary during the club\u2019s 2\u20130 win over Swansea City on Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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