The Hollywood story that began in the modest National League is about to write a new golden chapter. He Wrexham AFCthe Welsh club owned by Rob McElly Rob McEllyhe is just one step away from consummating his Third consecutive ascent In England. With two days to play at the League Onethe 'Red Dragons' occupy the second place of the classification, which would allow them to ascend directly to the Championshipthe second category of English football.
A milestone that, if achieved, would place Wrexham Among the few clubs that have been able to climb from semi -professional football to the elite in such a short period of time, and all this, under the impulse of two Hollywood actors.
On April 22, 2023, the Wrexham celebrated his ascent in the National Leagueafter 15 years caught in non -professional football. Today, exactly two years later, the team led by Phil Parkinson is one step away from confirming your jump to the Championship.
Owners involved … even in the visiting stands
He Wrexham project It would not be the same without the personal involvement of its owners. Rob McElly Rob McElly They have gone far beyond financial investment. Both have closely followed every step of the team, both from the United States and 'in situ'. The own Mcelhenney was seen in the last match against Blackpool accompanying the Wrexham fans in the visiting standsliving the game as one more fan.
In addition, the international visibility they have given to the club and the successful documentary “Welcome to Wrexham” They have turned the Welsh team into a global phenomenon. But Beyond the show, sports results support the project.
Veteran with premier accent
Part of the Wrexham sports success This season lies in the experience of his wardrobe. The club has managed to surround himself with players with the elite, like Jay Rodriguez o Steven Fletcher (maximum scorer of the team in League One), two strikers with a wide trajectory in the Premier League. These signings, which in other contexts might seem exotic, fit into the ambitious Welsh project map: combine young talent with contrasted figures to accelerate sports growth.
Key Party for Ascent
Next Saturday at 6:30 pm it can be decisive. He Wrexham will receive the Charlton Athletic at Racourse Grounda team that, curiously, has been indirectly key to keeping the hope of direct ascent alive. The Londoners thrashed 0-4 al Wycombe Wanderersa direct rival of the Wesses in the fight for the high positions of the table, thus facilitating the qualifying situation of Parkinson's team. A victory against the Charlton could mathematically seal the leap to the Championshipas long as other favorable results are given.
A town team, a delivered hobby and two film actors have shaped a reality that already surpasses fiction. The dream of returning to the elite of English football, after decades of ostracism, is now closer than ever.
