8X Increase in Value Since Promotion, Rob McElhenney Admits Wrexham Would be ‘Unsustainable’ If They Failed to Reach EFL

Wrexham is slowly climbing up the ladder. With the side now in EFL League Two, owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will be aiming for consecutive promotions. Landing in the EFL alone has increased the team’s value, up by 8 times. The Welsh club was languishing in the National League before the renowned takeover. With the massive burden of expectations from fans, the Hollywood duo are in for multiple challenges.

In their documentary, Welcome to Wrexham, co-owner Rob McElhenney touched down on the importance of promotion from the National League.

Rob McElhenney provides his blunt take on Wrexham’s promotion

Both Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been a constant part of the team since coming on board with Wrexham. The duo have tried their best to bring the Welsh side back to its glory days. In their documentary Welcome to Wrexham, Rob McElhenney spoke on the importance of their promotion to the EFL.

“Lots of expectations from the fans. If we don’t get promoted this season, the club is wholly and completely unsustainable. Werexham, the club, the town are the underdogs.” On the back of some stunning performances from Paul Mullin, Ben Foster and Ben Tozer, Wrexham managed to secure a promotion to League Two after a long wait of 15 years. It is important to note that both Ryan and Rob have made a significant contribution to the club’s finances.

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The documentary Welcome to Wrexham alone generated $10 million revenue for the franchise and their promotion to League Two has opened other doors for the Welsh club.

Wrexham eyeing to secure consecutive promotions

Wrexham, after their move to League Two, started on a tough note with a loss to MK Dons in their opening fixture. However, the side has fired back strong with a win over Wigan Athletic in Carabao Cup Round 1. If the team can continue the momentum and get a win over Wimbledon in their coming game, it will be a big boost for the team.

With ace striker Paul Mullin likely to return in the upcoming weeks, Wrexham will hope to continue the run and put themselves in the commanding position. The team has made it clear that they are eyeing consecutive promotions and are seemingly doing all for the cause.

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