Fans still can’t get over the action-filled 2022-23 National League season which last month came to an end. With all the hype, Wrexham AFC emerged as the champions securing their promotion to EFL League Two. This feat has been celebrated by many fans, considering how the club was almost on the brink of existence just a few years ago.

The club saw its turning point in 2020 when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over the ownership of the Welsh side. This story of Wrexham’s rise to glory has been considered by many as a fairy tale saga. However, not everyone shares this sentiment. Notts County star Jodi Jones recently claimed that Wrexham’s promotion is not as miraculous as it is being portrayed and that his team deserved it more.

The promotion story of Wrexham is not miraculous for Jodi Jones

To set the context, Notts County and Wrexham had a fierce rivalry throughout the season. Both teams constantly pushed each other to their limits. Notts County, who amassed an impressive 107 points, fell just 4 short of Wrexham’s tally of 111. Despite this, Notts County secured the second promotion spot by defeating Chesterfield in the National League playoff, with Jodi Jones netting a penalty and receiving a show of support from Ryan Reynolds.

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In a recent interview with iNews, Jones gave his sour grapes thoughts on Wrexham. Firstly he gave Wrexham their flowers calling them “a quality team” and “a great side with a fantastic manager”. He then continued saying, “People were saying it’s this mad fairy tale… They have literally got League One players, you expect them to be up there”.

The Hollywood duo has invested heavily in the team and brought in high-quality players who have propelled the club to its current status. For Jones, this factor doesn’t make their promotion surprising. He further added saying, “But coming down to the football played this season I think we deserved it more than anybody”. He also believes “people had their eyes on Wrexham because of Ryan Reynolds”.

In the end, he expressed his excitement to face them again next season. It is an interesting analogy from Jones and one to surely heat up some debates. In conclusion, the 2022-23 National League season has provided us with a fascinating narrative that can be interpreted in multiple ways.

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