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The small town in Wales has become a global sensation, thanks to the takeover of its soccer team Wrexham AFC by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. But now, it seems that Wrexham has found a new talent that is not related to the beautiful game. The journey of Wrexham AFC has been nothing short of a fairy tale.

After the takeover, the club transformed from a struggling average team to National League Champions, gaining newfound popularity and success on the pitch. Paul Mullin, the star striker, has played a significant role in Wrexham’s achievements. Following his accolades Mullin has become the talk of the town among fans. However, amidst the buzz surrounding Mullin, there is another talent emerging in Wrexham who has nothing to do with soccer but rather with music.

Wrexham has a new music talent in the town

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Meet Robert Guy, a 35-year-old talented conductor who was born and raised in Wrexham. Despite his young age, Guy has already made a name for himself in the music industry and is being hailed as a ‘unique talent’. His achievements have not gone unnoticed, as he has received a top award for his contributions to Welsh classical music.

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Guy’s musical journey has been nothing short of remarkable. He has conducted an incredible 55 world premieres, showcasing his ability to bring new and innovative compositions to life. His dedication and passion for his craft have earned him the Hilary Tann Award. The award is named after the late legendary composer and Guy’s idol, Hilary Tann.

What makes all this even more impressive is the fact that Guy had childhood deafness when he started learning the art. However, he conquered his disability and now is being recognized for his work. Renowned composer Paul Mealor who also presented him with the award commended him. Mealor said, “Robert is one of our finest young conductors and is trailblazing a wonderful career throughout Wales and well, well beyond. He is a unique talent​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌”. ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​

The emergence of Robert Guy within the music industry is yet another reason for Wrexham to celebrate. While soccer has been the driving force behind the town’s recent recognition, Guy’s achievements shed light on the diverse talents present within the community. Now let’s look at what Paul Mullin achieved, that has everyone singing his praises.

Paul Mullin- an absolute goal machine

We can’t go celebrating Wrexham’s National League victory without commending Paul Mullin or as the Hollywood owners like to call him, ‘Super Paul Mullin’. He consistently found the back of the net throughout the season. With a remarkable tally of 46 goals, he established himself as Wrexham’s third-highest goal-scorer in a single season.

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In the National League alone, he scored an impressive 38 goals. But falling just four short of Macaulay Langstaff, who claimed the golden boot. Additionally, his stellar performance in the FA Cup resulted in eight goals and made him the leading scorer in the competition. He did so by outperforming renowned Premier League strikers like Erling Haaland.

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Mullin’s exceptional contributions earned him a well-deserved spot in the FA Cup Team of the Season. Of course, his accomplishments culminated in Wrexham’s long-awaited victory and promotion to EFL League Two after an extended 15-year wait for success. It will undoubtedly be exciting to witness how Mullin continues to showcase his impressive form moving forward.

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