One lower-tier club has changed the outlook of soccer over the last couple of years. Wrexham AFC has grown from an almost sidelined team to one with the biggest prospect in English soccer. And their incredible story shown to the fans through their docuseries has become a huge hit. Welcome to Wrexham is back with season three and is expected to explode with Rob McElhenney’s crew going ecstatic.
The owners themselves are masters of the cinematic world being part of superhit films and series like Deadpool. However, McElhenney’s social media head, Brittani Warrick’s reaction reveals how unique the show is. Reacting to the series’ trailer posted by the Hollywood star on X, she wrote, “I have worked on so many cool things in my career, but I can already tell that Welcome to Wrexham is going to top them all. 🏴.” But what is so special about this season?
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I have worked on so many cool things in my career, but I can already tell that Welcome to Wrexham is going to top them all. 🏴 https://t.co/0MVUYPFjq6
— Brittani Warrick (@BrittaniWarrick) April 20, 2024
The trailer has given a slight sneak peek into what we could expect from this season. Both Rob and Reynolds are seen comparing their journey to the famous Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky movie sequels. Just like how Rocky loses in part I and wins in part II so have the Red Dragons feel like the co-owner. The club is now being promoted to EFL League One after another scintillating performance that will have one of the best sports stories told in recent history.
Despite losing the first season, Welcome to Wrexham I captivated the fans’ minds with the grit they showed in the National League losing out on playoffs. It went on to win 5 Emmys in 2024 including the Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program. However, the following ones could shatter the records.
Wrexham’s leaves League Two with multiple memories
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It’s been 15 years since the third-oldest club last played in EFL. Nevertheless, while leaving League Two, Wrexham’s promotion will be nostalgic, to say the least. Despite their absence for a long time, their fans at STōK Cae Ras were treated to a feast of 60 goals. This is only the second time any club has achieved the mark in League Two. In addition two of their players were selected into the league’s team of the year including multiple accolades to striker Paul Mullin.
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However, the unit’s euphoria will be entering the third tier of English soccer after 19 years. From being on the verge of getting knocked to being called favorites to enter the Championship, the player will be motivated to give their best. But the fans for now can enjoy the reality soap which is less than two weeks away.