Rob McElhenney gave 'great' motivational speech to Wrexham squad before nerve-shredding win at Blackpool as Hollywood co-owner revealed true 'feelings' on latest promotion bid

McElhenney has, alongside fellow Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds, been hands on throughout his time as a famous chairman in North Wales. Whenever trips to the UK are taken in, every effort is made to mingle with playing and coaching staff.

A familiar approach was taken when heading across the Atlantic for a crucial clash in another promotion bid for Wrexham. McElhenney joined passionate fans in the crowd for a must-win fixture at Bloomfield Road that saw the Red Dragons prevail 2-1 in a nerve-shredding contest.

McElhenney did his best to inspire those charged with the task of picking up precious points before a ball was kicked, with Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson telling reporters: “I've always said that it's a team effort. The chairman Rob was with us yesterday and did a great talk with the lads about what his feelings were in this situation, and our lads love that.”

The Red Dragons delivered the perfect response to those words of encouragement, with club captain James McClean adding: “Yesterday we had Rob come in and had a good chat with us and that just saying all the outside noise is good and bad, you’ve got to drown it out and just obviously relax.

“Obviously getting that from the owners, I think it took a lot of pressure off the lads today and you could see it in our play but, look, we’re in a great position but there’s two games to go.”

Wrexham have reclaimed second spot in the League One table and must now match or better the results of third-placed Wycombe through their remaining two fixtures in order to secure a third successive promotion - with Parkinson’s side preparing to host Charlton on Saturday.