Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been assured that “Wrexham won’t struggle” this season, meaning that they can relax a little, but the Red Dragons have been told what they need to do in order to be competitive in the Championship. Phil Parkinson is being backed to steer the Welsh outfit away from any kind of danger during the 2025-26 campaign.

Meteoric rise: History made in promotion run

Having made EFL history with a run of three successive promotions, Wrexham find themselves in the second tier of English football ahead of schedule. Big money is having to be invested in a bid to ensure that no backwards steps are taken.

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Hollywood co-owners Reynolds and McElhenney helped to fund a £33 million ($45m) spending spree in the summer transfer window, with Premier League pedigree being added to the ranks at SToK Racecourse.

Slow start: Questions asked of Parkinson

A slow start to the new season was endured, leading to the odd question being asked of Parkinson’s future, but a return to winning ways was made last time out at Norwich. Wrexham are considered to have more than enough to keep them clear of any relegation dogfights.

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Experienced Welsh tactician Tony Pulis told : “Wrexham won’t struggle, they've got enough. Phil Parkinson has done a fantastic job there. They certainly have enough to compete, though I'm not sure if they'll be in the top six this season.

“He's made some good signings. If they can get the momentum they've had year after year and bring it into this league again, it's an unbelievable and difficult ground to visit. Phil knows the league, having played in it himself, so he understands what's coming. He'll have it all planned out.

“It's just about momentum. If they can pick up results home and away and gain self-belief and confidence, that's one of the big things after promotion. Players will be wary of whether they're good enough. They'll be going into different, bigger grounds with a different atmosphere. It's about having that self-belief and confidence, and there's nothing better for that than winning games.”