Stop counting the days anymore. Welcome to Wrexham Season two has arrived. After the tremendous success of the first season, the show focuses on the behind-the-scenes part of the second season’s promotion. The Welsh soccer club secured a rise to EFL League Two following a historic campaign. However, the pressure at the club to get promoted remained at an all-time high.
In the latest episode of the gripping docuseries, the club executive Humphrey Kerr and owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney discussed the financial struggles the club could face. If the club failed to get a promotion, the three men doubted the sustenance of the club. Thus, the fans get an in-depth view of what goes behind the scenes in the latest documentary.
Hollywood owners discuss their concerns!
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According to Welcome To Wrexham Season 2E01, Rob stated, “And if our goal from the very beginning was to–not just to win. Not just to help bring some hope and optimism to the town but to build a sustainable business. Something that we can continue long after we’re gone. For us to put them in a position where, if they don’t get promoted this year, that they are no longer sustainable in any real way is uh–is counter to what our original promises were.”
After that, Ryan jumped in to express his views. He stated, “So it’s really just ratcheted up the pressure, not just for us, I think, but for players on the field, for the people in the community. This year, we have to get promoted.” Additionally, Rob expressed his views on the financial requirements involved in club management and the potential consequences, if not fulfilled, hindering progress. “From a financial perspective, if we don’t get promoted this year, we’re f**ked,” mentioned Rob at the end.
The objectives are pretty straightforward. Thus, the docuseries showcased the pressure at the club. The first episode of the new TV show hit the screens today, and fans became excited. The first season became an instant hit among the masses. But the second season promises to put fans on a rollercoaster ride. It’s the exact reason the owners started the show and also to build a solid business.
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Wrexham AFC’s club executive discuss financial issues if not for promotion!
The merchandising sales, matchday income, and other commercial exchanges all amount to a high percentage of the club’s revenue. Thus, Ker described the issues they faced at the start of the season and explained, “The potential pitfalls, though, are huge. You know, our wage bill is gonna be the largest in the division. The money we’ve spent on transfers will be more than anyone else in the division. Um, and we need to get that promotion in order to, you know, offset that cost-effectively. So you know, the challenge here is, if it doesn’t go all to plan, we’re left holding a very expensive baby.”
Most clubs get busted when they fail to get promoted after putting millions of dollars into the club. Thus, having sustainability in soccer remains a crucial aspect, and if they dry the capital off, things will take a U-turn for the club. Hence, Wrexham remains ambitious to play in the English Premier League in the future. Do you like the first episode of WTW Season 2?
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