Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has offered his reaction to Paul Mullin’s equaliser and Max Cleworth’s winner against Colchester this afternoon.
Wrexham supporters will have had no nails left to bite after a nerve-jangling afternoon played out against Colchester United.
Phil Parkinson‘s men travelled to Essex looking to bounce back from their disappointing 1-0 loss against Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday night.
The Reds certainly didn’t get off to the best start, going behind to Jon Akinde’s strike just after half-time.
An uninspiring game of football needed that goal to kickstart Wrexham into life as they rallied back from a goal down to secure a vital victory.
Paul Mullin stepped up, as he often does, to equalise proceedings before Max Cleworth scored his first goal for the Welsh side five minutes from time.
Wrexham showed incredible fight and determination, as one of their own ensured that ground was gained in their race for promotion instead of lost.
Rob McElhenney reacts to Paul Mullin and Max Cleworth Wrexham goals
A memorable comeback against Colchester will live long in the memory.
Irrespective of the performance, this was a huge result as Mansfield, Barrow and Crewe Alexandra dropped points.
During a nail-biting race to the finish, big game players have to step up and that is exactly what Mullin did to score his 100th goal for the club.
Rob McElhenney took to X after the game to react to Mullin’s equaliser, lauding him for his star-like display, something supporters have become accustomed to.
The Hollywood superstar also commented on Cleworth’s winning goal, hinting at taking the 21-year-old to Las Vegas.
Not many owners in world football have such a close bond with the players, but McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds do as they constantly show their support on social media and in the stands, with today’s result reinforcing the need to tie down Cleworth to a new contract.
Max Cleworth deserves a new Wrexham contract
Parkinson’s star defender this season, Cleworth couldn’t have picked a better time to score his first senior goal for the club, getting on the end of a long throw to head home.
The talented youngster is normally lauded for his defensive work, but on this occasion, he’s made himself a hero in Wrexham by stealing the headlines at the other end.
With his contract expiring in 2025 and boasting the potential to play at a much higher level, the club has to renew his contract.
He’s been a revelation at the heart of the defence, impressing with his confidence at bringing the ball out from the back and producing high levels physically.
Cleworth has a bright future in the game and signing him down to a long-term deal will not only show their ambition as a club but also command a sizeable fee elsewhere