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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Greenwood/Shutterstock 14039951ak Ryan Reynolds ahead of kick-off Wrexham v Milton Keynes Dons, EFL Sky Bet League Two, Football, Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, UK – 05 Aug 2023 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Wrexham v Milton Keynes Dons, EFL Sky Bet League Two, Football, Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, UK – 05 Aug 2023 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxGRExMLTxCYPxROUxBULxUAExKSAxONLY Copyright: xPaulxGreenwood/Shutterstockx 14039951ak
Wrexham has done a decent job following their promotion to League Two this season. The Ryan Reynolds-owned side has played some high-scoring thrillers, with fans eager to watch the Red Dragons take to the field. With Wrexham’s popularity on a high, the team has produced record-breaking sales for their upcoming games. However, despite the numbers being something to enjoy, it has not gone down well with a set number of fans.
Wrexham took to their official X (Twitter) account to make an announcement regarding the record ticket sales for their game against Newcastle United’s U21 side. But fans had none of it as they voiced their opinion to the post bashing the club for a surprising season.
Fans unhappy with Wrexham promoting ticket sales against Newcastle U21
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For the uninitiated, multiple English sides have different teams across divisions. Clubs such as Newcastle and Manchester United have junior division teams that play against some of the lower-ranked teams from League One and Two to gain experience. Fans have never liked the formula; they feel this is a way to boost the bigger clubs.
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Vanarama National League Wrexham v York City Ryan Reynolds co-owner of Wrexham arrives ahead of the Vanarama National League match Wrexham vs York City at The Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, United Kingdom, 25th March 2023 Photo by Gareth Evans/News Images Wrexham The Racecourse Ground Clwyd United Kingdom Copyright: xGarethxEvans/NewsxImagesx
Wrexham advertising that the team had sold a record number of tickets against a development team did not go down well with a portion of fans. Some fans have also started to boycott to EFL League trophy games following the inclusion of U21 sides, calling it unfair.
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With Wrexham boasting ticket sales against a development team, fans have been outraged at the club, with the social media post acting as fuel to the long-standing fire. Fans were unhappy at the club as they voiced their opinion on the matter.
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Multiple rival fans were fuming with Wrexham’s promotional post as they bashed the club across social media. One fan called the fools for promoting a game against a U21 side.
Another fan added that the club forgot to boycott these games.
Didn't you get the memo that you're meant to boycott these games?
— Josh (@JMO_96) August 23, 2023
One fan had somewhat of a positive reach but was disappointed with the team playing against a B Team.
I've not joined the Wrexham bashing, you're a proper club who happen to have had a lucky break and I won't begrudge you that – but this isn't a good luck. This trophy is a backdoor to B Teams, and a threat to the future of lower league clubs. Disappointing, this.
— thebuzzisback (@buzzisbackCUFC) August 23, 2023
Another fan slammed the owners for using this as an opportunity to promote playing against a Premier League side.
Pathetic competition. Embarrassing bragging about this. Bet your yank owners would love a league playing against Premier league B teams. This ain't college football. Do one.
— The Runaway Railwayman (@TheRunawayRail1) August 24, 2023
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One fan wrote that he knew that the club would mess things up in the future.
Knew you were going to fuck up sometime. This isn't something you post with pride.
— Alessio (@TMP_ToffeeLatte) August 23, 2023
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It is interesting to see the outpour of negative replies on Wrexham’s post. The club has been a fan favorite for a while now, but with English fans being passionate about soccer, their anger with the format seems to have hit the ‘Red Dragons’ this time around.
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