Wrexham legend Mickey Thomas has been celebrating his birthday – and has received a message from both Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
Wrexham’s rise in recent years has been astonishing to witness.
Having been stuck in the National League for more than a decade, Wrexham fans probably couldn’t have imagined a route to League One.
Wrexham finished 19th in the COVID-hit 2019-20 season, a major drop from a fourth-placed finish in the previous campaign.
Many fans were no doubt just wondering how Wrexham would finally get back in the EFL – and few could have predicted that a Hollywood takeover would make it happen.
In came Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds during the 2020-21 season, completely flipping Wrexham – as a club and as a city – on its head.
Wrexham have now achieved back-to-back promotions and are busy preparing for life in League One as the club’s incredible story continues.
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds send message to Mickey Thomas
McElhenney and Reynolds have turned Wrexham into Hollywood news and everybody seems to want a piece of the Wrexham rise right now.
American fans are growing by the week thanks to the success of the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ series, but it’s important to remember the history of the club.
Everything around Wrexham is so exciting but legends such as Mickey Thomas must not be overlooked during all this new hype.
Thomas started his career with Wrexham and racked up more than 200 appearances for the club before going on to play for the likes of Manchester United, Stoke City and Chelsea.
Thomas made one last return to Wrexham in 1991 and famously scored a superb goal against Arsenal in the FA Cup before hanging up his boots.
Sunday marked a 70th birthday for Thomas and he received messages from both McElhenney and Reynolds as they continue to honour the history and tradition of the club.
As captured by BBC Sport Wales, McElhenney and Reynolds said a big happy birthday to Thomas and appreciated everything he has done for Wrexham over the years.
“Mickey! Legend. Happy birthday man, happy 70th birthday. It’s amazing, you look fantastic, see you soon,” said McElhenney.
“This message is for Mickey Thomas. Mickey, it’s Ryan. I know you know that I know who you are. Happy birthday buddy. This town owes you a debt of gratitude. I owe you a debt of gratitude. You’re a huge pillar in what is the Wrexham legacy. Tons of love. Happy birthday to you and your family, Mickey,” said Reynolds.
We are sure that those sentiments are echoed by Wrexham fans everywhere and that McElhenney and Reynolds have taken the time to send those messages will mean a lot.