Wrexham continue to pick up results on the pitch as Phil Parkinson chases a third straight promotion.
Wrexham beat Stockport County 1-0 on Saturday afternoon to move back into second place in the League One table.
Jay Rodriguez bagged the only goal to leave Wrexham ahead of third-placed Wycombe Wanderers.
Wycombe have a game in hand on Wrexham, but their difficult run-in leaves Wrexham as the favourites for many pundits.
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds would need to fund another trip to Las Vegas if another promotion is secured, but they are no doubt looking forward to showing this season on ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ again.
Phil Parkinson’s previous stance on Sunderland documentary
Wrexham’s rise has not just been about the results on the pitch.
The presence of Hollywood duo McElhenney and Reynolds has seen Wrexham feature in the documentary series ‘Welcome to Wrexham’.
This show has captured minds and hearts all over the world, with Wrexham picking up new fans as a result.
‘Welcome to Wrexham’ has been a huge success, but boss Phil Parkinson may have held more than a few doubts about being involved.
Parkinson’s previous club, Sunderland, were also featured in a documentary series, named ‘Sunderland ’Til I Die’.
Ironically, ‘Sunderland ’Til I Die’ was the inspiration behind the Wrexham takeover for McElhenney.
The show first aired in 2018 before returning in April 2020, bang in the middle of Parkinson’s time in charge of the club.
As quoted by BBC Sport, Parkinson admitted he had little interest in being featured in a third season.
“I’m pleased there’s no cameras around for a third season,” said Parkinson.
“At the moment if you said to me would I rather have the cameras follow me, yes or no? It’s a no,” he added.
Parkinson is pretty old school and wasn’t keen on the idea of a camera crew tracking his every movement whilst trying to manage his team.
Parkinson vowed to ‘embrace the camera crew’ at Wrexham though, seemingly softening his stance upon arriving at the STōK Cae Ras.
“I am going to embrace the camera crew etc, but obviously, there are certain times when the door will be closed,” said Parkinson.
“That might not be at half time in a game, it might be at the training ground. That may happen, but we will work that out as we go along and make sure everyone is happy with the arrangement,” he added.
Parkinson knew what he was signing up for when agreeing to work for McElhenney and Reynolds, and the success of the club – both on and off the pitch – he no doubt feels that he made the right decision in leaning into the show.
‘Welcome to Wrexham’ season four looms
Wrexham fans will wonder just when the next season of ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ will be released.
Season three was released on May 2, 2024 and finished on June 13, 2024.
This was a real change in the schedule for the show as season one began on August 24, 2022 and finished on October 12, 2022.
Season two was in a similar range, beginning on September 12, 2023 and ending on November 14, 2023.
We anticipate that season four will follow last year’s schedule and hit the screens again in May.
Wrexham will hope to have another promotion to show, but fans may be left hoping for a few more episodes this time around after just eight in season three.
Wrexham have plenty of ups and downs to show from this season, but season four could end just like season three – showcasing another promotion.