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WALES’ First Minister said “we’re all crossing our fingers” in the hope Wrexham AFC are promoted to the Championship. The Dragons are on the cusp of three promotions in a row – a feat no other club has managed in English football history. They are one point ahead of third placed Wycombe Wanderers with four games to play.
It would mark a remarkable achievement for Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson, who has been nominated for League One Manager of the Season. Ahead of The Reds’ crunch final games, Wales’ First Minister Eluned Morgan has wished them luck and praised Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney for their impact on the club and the Wrexham area as a whole. “It’s really exciting,” she told The Leader .
“I attended the game against Birmingham you can feel the positivity around Wrexham. “We’re all crossing our fingers that they get over the line for promotion. “Ryan and Rob have done amazing things for Wrexham, they have a great vision and it’s brilliant that they’ve committed to the area as a whole.
“Without question it’s been a massive shot in the arm for the area. I popped into the Turf and people were explaining to me how Ryan and Rob’s influence has really put Wrexham on the map.” MORE NEWS: The First Minister added: “As a government, it’s been brilliant to have provided funding to upgrade facilities in and around Wrexham.
"We've put in £750,000 to help revamp Xplore, £2.5million on the markets refurbishment, as well high street improvements, and £5.4 million towards the Welsh Football Museum project.
“As Wrexham gets more and more tourists as a result of the football club’s global appeal, these are projects that are helping to give Wrexham confidence that there is so much to enjoy while visiting.”.
