Saturday evening’s installment of soccer is back again to keep the fanbase busy. It also gave Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham AFC a reason to return on the pitch for their much-anticipated clash against Tranmere Rovers. The Red Dragons traveled a short distance to Prenton Park in order to steal three crucial points from their old rivals. And indeed, they achieved this swiftly with a narrow away win.
The Reds already endured a fragile start to League Two and are currently in 8th place with nine points. However, today’s win gives them vital three points.
Fans react as Wrexham clinchs important three points
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Wrexham clearly outperformed their opponents in the first half, although it remained a goalless affair. The visiting team dominated the initial phases of the match, impressing their manager Phil Parkinson. Despite their clear superiority, they were unable to find the back of the net, thus resulting in the first half ending in a stalemate.
Wrexham picked up from where they left and again moved the ball around to find a goal. Thankfully, their efforts paid off as Aaron Hayden broke the deadlock in the 56th minute. Despite pushing all the buttons, Tranmere couldn’t clinch an equalizer to spoil Wrexham’s party. The final whistle blew which led Phil Parkinson to jump off his seat in excitement. Following the win fans took over the social media platform X.
GET IN THERE LADS 💪 https://t.co/JrrdZu3iEO
— RobRyanRed – Wrexham AFC Podcast (@RobRyanRed) September 2, 2023
3 points 💪
— American Red Dragon (@JohnB887) September 2, 2023
Great result that
— Beer, RIP Bray Wyatt 😢💔 (@JMBeer434) September 2, 2023
Yes!
— Mike Lupole (@MLupole) September 2, 2023
GGs lads
— Mark. Live your life, don't just exist (@Mclark1502) September 2, 2023
This fan is happy for the win but misses Mulls.
Huge win, thank fuck for the lad with a magic 🎩 is back🙌 hopefully Mullin is back soon, we’d of won comfortably with him in the side today
— Dezzlaaaa (@dezroberts1) September 2, 2023
However, some are not happy with the narrow lead.
I feel quite good! You guys just need offense, and hopefully the moves you made will get you a lot higher in L2.
— David Mello–spoutible.com/impalergeneral (@impalergeneral) September 2, 2023
Good result first away wim first clean sheet. Should have scored more my only concern.
— Ryan🏴 (@PeersRyan) September 2, 2023
Yeah we won great but should have been 4-0 at half. Crappy job finishing and nearly bottled it last 10 min
— Vash the Stampede (@ApocaPonyoDeath) September 2, 2023
Everyone is happy with the three points.
Yessss reds
— Louise Catton (@Louisejones283) September 2, 2023
Yesssss, yessss, fu king yess get in💪💪
— Andy Jones (@AndyJ7420) September 2, 2023
This supporter reflected on the tough last few hours for Wrexham but acknowledged the good three points.
It’s been a roller coaster 24 hrs full of ups & downs but whilst we couldn’t get 3 signings 3 pts is all that matters great performance pic.twitter.com/AsWl87hHci
— sam (@sam__wxm) September 2, 2023
Brownie points for your fresh kit lads!
Great result & nice to see the new Black kit, very impressive looking.
— P Will (@newwales) September 2, 2023
This fan has a request.
Play like that every week and we look promising very good performance maybe put a few more away but still amazing
— WXMmulls (@wxmLuca) September 2, 2023
A perfect birthday gift!
Won on my birthday, fantastic 👏
— Dan_G (@DanG15407093) September 2, 2023
Ryan Reynolds and Co. miss out on their signing
Wrexham had been actively searching to bolster their squad and find a replacement for the injured Paul Mullin. While they had a few players in mind, the Welsh side swiftly made a bid for Harrogate Town striker Luke Armstrong. Unfortunately, despite both parties agreeing to an undisclosed fee of $435,000, the deal fell through for the 27-year-old. The news came following an official statement released by the third-oldest club on their website.
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CLUB STATEMENT | Luke Armstrong
🔴⚪ #WxmAFC
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) September 2, 2023
The necessary paperwork and clearance requests couldn’t be finalized within the allotted time, resulting in the rejection of his registration. And Luke remains a player for Harrogate Town.
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While refraining from further comment on the matter, Wrexham expressed their sentiments by stating, “The Club would like to thank the player for choosing to join Wrexham earlier in the day and are disappointed that this cannot now happen.” Indeed, it’s a significant setback for Reynolds and his team. They will now have to patiently await Mullin’s recovery to fill the No. 9 position.
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