'Men of ability, principle, commitment and compassion' - Rob McElhenney issues emotional farewell to 'my friends' Steven Fletcher and Mark Howard as Wrexham duo confirm summer exits

The pair are out of contract at the club and are not being offered new deals ahead of next season's Championship campaign. Both players posted farewell messages to fans on Instagram, while Hollywood actor and club co-owner McElhenney took to the social media platform to sing their praises.

McElhenney said: "I cannot say enough about these two men. They are my friends and people I admire. They are men of ability and principle and commitment and compassion. They are men of character and fortitude who have achieved something beyond anyone’s imagination. I greatly admire everything about them and have so thoroughly enjoyed every moment I’ve had to see them play, or to just spend time with them. All I can say to these great men is THANK YOU."

Wrexham have won three consecutive promotions and are set to rebuild their squad again as they look to compete in the second tier next season. Reports state that they are aiming to sign Tom Cairney, a sign of their ambition.

Wrexham have also been linked with an audacious move for Jamie Vardy, with the club seemingly not short of cash to spend.