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‘Admitted jealousy…’ Wrexham told why they are the envy of Premier League sides

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Wrexham can enjoy their trip to Lincoln City on the final day of the season knowing that League One promotion is secure.

Rob McElhenney said he has ‘the greatest job in sport’ after witnessing Phil Parkinson’s side dismantle Charlton Athletic in a crushing victory that secured a historic third successive promotion.

Wrexham fans want a statue for Parkinson after guiding the club from the National League to the Championship whilst Lewis Brunt is excited about his future in North Wales.

Ryan Reynolds and McElhenney have brought untold success to the club since 2021 and McElhenney has promised they are ‘not done yet’. It seems the eyes of the world are on Wrexham at the moment.

READ MORE: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney meeting planned as Parkinson names key benefit of Wrexham’s automatic promotion

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Wrexham told they are the envy of Premier League clubs

Speaking on Football Daily’s Monday Night Club podcast, BBC Sport journalist Chris Wathan has revealed that Wrexham are the envy of Premier League clubs due to their success and popularity State side.

Wathan stated: “It isn’t all about McElhenney and Reynolds money, it is about this incredible model that they’ve created, and you have to say, it’s probably the envy of world football,

“They will go on US tours. They are huge in America and this isn’t a grand plan of ‘we want to tap in to new markets’.”

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The Red Dragons rise is only set to continue and their success in America is something that several of England’s elite have been chasing for some time.

Wathan explained: “I was told by one official who bumped into another Premier League club, who admitted jealousy that Wrexham have got to a level of US popularity.”

Wrexham to use success in US to further strengthen in the Championship

Wrexham’s recent record financial figures are now set to grow once again following their success on the pitch.

Money will need to spent in further strengthening the squad, Tom Lawrence is flattered by Wrexham’s interest and is one name already linked with a move to the club.

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The new Kop Stand brings financial benefits in extra matchday revenue and VIP hospitality and with the club doing well on the pitch, interest and demand for tickets is going to be through the roof.

In Reynolds and McElhenney, Wrexham have owners that are smart enough to navigate through these unchartered waters and ensure that the club is managed in their best interests.