Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have lived a journey with Wrexham no less than a rollercoaster. Since their takeover in 2020, the Hollywood duo has come a long way from home. The Red Dragons achieved their first promotion in almost twenty years. While Reynolds and McElhenney experienced glory like never before, they also went through several difficult times. 

Ryan Reynolds’ first year as a full-time owner at Wrexham in the 2021-22 season was extremely dramatic. The Red Dragons failed to bag promotion despite having an incredible season. And recently, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson revealed how the owners star helped the club during the incredibly low patch. 

Phil Parkinson on how Wrexham built itself after the 2021-22 season

Wrexham witnessed one of its biggest heartbreaks during the 2021-22 season. After almost bagging a promotion from the National League, their dreams were short-lived. The Red Dragons failed to win their most crucial fixture against Stockport. And recently, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson admitted how the Red Dragons hit a rough patch following the loss. Parkinson further revealed how the owners played a crucial role in helping the team get back on their feet.

Talking with The Leader after the clash against Stockport, Parkinson said, “We got to the summer and reviewed how we could improve it again with the staff and owners, and then we got promotion.” Following their in-depth analysis of the team, Wrexham managed to complete an incredible comeback in the following season. Not only did the club achieve promotion, but they also brought some amazing players on board to strengthen the team.

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Meanwhile, since their promotion to the football league, Wrexham has surely been amazing so far. A while ago, Phil Parkinson also shed some light on their rivalry against Stockport County. However, the Red Dragons’ latest performance against Stockport County will surely leave Parkinson with a few questions.

Wrexham disappoints fans in their recent fixture against Stockport County

The Red Dragons have been on a roll in the Second Division for the past few weeks. Wrexham has won almost every fixture in the football league. However, despite having one of the best teams in the league, the Welsh side suffered an embarrassing defeat during their recent fixture against former rivals. Stockport County humbled the Red Dragons as they bagged an easy victory by 5 goals.

As shocking as it may sound, the Hatters were almost at the bottom of the table. However, their recent win against the Red Dragons has shaken the league table. The game led to Wrexham falling down at the seventh spot, recording their second loss in over seven games.

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