“People Want to Watch Wrexham” – Former Red Dragons Legend Credits Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Influence on Team’s Meteoric Rise in Rapid Fashion

Ever since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over the reins at Wrexham, the Red Dragons have only seen better days. From getting worldwide recognition to ending a 15-year absence from the EFL, the Ryan Reynolds-owned team has been climbing upwards. Adding yet another feather to their cap, Wrexham will now face European giants Chelsea and Manchester United in pre-season fixtures. Wrexham legend Mickey Thomas was gleaming with pride hearing the development.

Former Wrexham legend Mickey Thomas happy with the club’s progress under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

“Magic Little Man” Mickey Thomas made a whopping 349 appearances for the Red Dragons. He bleeds Wrexham and has been with the Red Dragons through thick and thin. After years of mediocrity, Wrexham is finally making big strides. They will be facing Mickey’s former teams Chelsea and Manchester United. The legend is super stoked and is proud of the progress Wrexham has made under Ryan and Rob.

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“It is incredible to say that Wrexham is now playing Chelsea and Manchester United, who are two of my former teams,” said Mickey. “You have to give Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds a large amount of respect for making it happen. They’ve completely sold out the Chelsea game, which says a lot,” exclaimed Thomas grinning with pride.

Here is all you need to know about Wrexham’s Pre-Season Tour in the US

Wrexham ended last season on a high with a record-breaking points total of 111 points. They also ended their 15-year absence from the EFL. After a crackling season, expectations are bound to soar. Luckily for Wrexham fans, their team is leaving no stone unturned in preparation for the upcoming season.

A couple of days before, the Red Dragons flew to the USA for a pre-season tour involving four teams. The teams include Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United along with LA Galaxy II and Philadelphia Union II. The Ryan Reynolds-owned team with start the tour with a high-profile clash with Chelsea at the Kenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill, on Wednesday, July 19. They will then take on LA Galaxy II on the 22nd of July, Manchester United on the 25th of July, and end the tour with a clash against Philadelphia Union II on July 28.

What are your predictions for Wrexham’s clash against Chelsea and Manchester United? Will the Red Dragons pull off a surprise? Let us know below!

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