“There Is Real Determination” – Wrexham Boss Issues Stern Warning to David Beckham’s Team and Other Rivals Just Days Before Ending 15-Year Exile

A 15-year-old exile from Football League ends on August 5. From the perils of extinction in 2011 to getting a promotion, the soccer club and its fans have seen it all. What seemed impossible years ago will come to reality on August 5. Yes, we are talking about Wrexham AFC.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney turned the fortunes of the club struggling in the fifth-tier of English soccer. The COVID pandemic posed massive challenges, but the Hollywood duo did a significant job in transitioning the club. And here they are, in the Football League Two, and will compete for another promotion. That is what Phil Parkinson has warned the League Two rivals.

Wrexham AFC wants to keep the momentum going

Parkinson welcomed the player for the preseason a few days back. The preparations are underway for the US tour that starts on July 19 against Chelsea. Three days later, they will play LA Galaxy II. They will play another enticing game on July 25 against Manchester United before wrapping it up on July 28 against Philadelphia Union II.

Meanwhile, Phil Parkinson has warned EFL League Two clubs, including Salford City (co-owned by David Beckham). Parkinson feels the players and the club’s focus is on moving forward. “I firmly believe there is more for quite a few of the players to improve on last season. I am excited about seeing the progression of a lot of our players in the EFL,” Parkinson said.

The Wrexham boss feels there’s a nice balance in the squad. “Some have played at a higher level – League One level – and there are others, who are coming into the EFL for the first time like, Jacob Mendy. So, it’s great to see their development. Everybody got feel for the spirit we had, not just in the group of players but within the club in general,” Parkinson added.

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He spoke of how determined the team is. Parkinson said, “Everybody in the club is pulling together all the time and striving to put a real smile on our fans’ faces and keep the feelgood factor in the town because that is what has been created. There is a real determination to keep us on an upward curve.”

Players like Ollie Palmer, Elliot Lee, and James Jones have experience playing in higher divisions. Even Super Paul Mullin played in League Two and won the Golden Boot. On the other hand, the Red Dragons’ Young Player of the Year, Ryan Barnett, and Jacob Mendy will play for the first time in the Football League. 

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So, on August 5, Wrexham embarks another scintillating journey under the new ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. What are your predictions for the club this season?