“Going To Be Hard To Stop”- Increased ‘Competition’ From Wrexham’s Return to EFL League Two Already Has the Rivals Feel the ‘Weight of Expectation’

After an impressive victory in the National League, Wrexham AFC is now making its way back to the fourth division of English football, the EFL League Two. This has been a long journey for the club, which has struggled for success over the past 15 years. But now they are back and they are stronger than ever before.

One of the main reasons for Wrexham’s sudden rise to fame is the Hollywood takeover by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. This duo has transformed the club into a force to be reckoned with, attracting attention from all over the world. This rise has brought added pressure to rival clubs, as the expectations are higher now.

Wrexham is bringing in the competition with their return

The upcoming rivals are already feeling the weight of expectation that Wrexham will bring to League Two. Bradford City is a team that finished sixth in the League Two last season and their CEO Ryan Sparks recently spoke about the impact of Wrexham’s presence in the league.

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He said, “Wrexham are a very attractive team for the neutral. He also praised the Wrexham manager, Phil Parkinson, and added, “They are going to be hard to stop. We’ll do our best to compete with them”. This is high praise indeed, and it speaks to the quality of the team and their management.

Sparks also talked about feeling the “weight of expectation” that is now on his team but assured fans by saying, “We’re ready for that”. This is an important point to consider, particularly given the increased competition that has resulted from Wrexham’s presence in the league.

Sparks mentioned that last year, there were only four or five teams competing for the big players in the league. This year, that number has doubled or tripled, making it challenging for teams to secure the signings they need to succeed. The return of Wrexham is an exciting development that is sure to shake up the competition. It will be even bigger given Wrexham has been able to retain their star player.

Ben Foster is staying for another stint

Ben Foster played a crucial role in Wrexham’s successful promotion bid, coming out of retirement to feature in the team’s final eight matches. His contributions and that last-minute penalty save against Notts County helped ensure victory. Ryan Reynolds has since actively pursued him for an extension to his contract. And it looks like his prayers have been answered.

Foster has recently signed a one-year extension with Wrexham AFC. While appearing in an announcement video, he made his intentions clear – the target is to continue winning and earn promotion to EFL League One. Given his sizeable contributions during their recent promotion push, it is clear that Foster will play an integral role in helping the club achieve its goals.

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