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Wrexham's James McClean sends brutal message to Notts County fans after win for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side over League Two rivals

James McClean has taken great delight in Wrexham’s latest victory, sending a “he who laughs last, laughs best” message to rivals Notts County.

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  • Dragons reunited with title rivals from last season
  • Picked up all three points at Meadow Lane
  • Winger delighted with away victory

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Dragons and Magpies scrapped it out for automatic promotion out of the National League last season, with the Welsh outfit eventually prevailing in an epic battle that broke all kinds of records. County were also able to book return tickets to the Football League through a dramatic play-off win at Wembley.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Two sides boasting big ambition have been reunited in League Two for 2023-24, with their first meeting of the current campaign coming at Meadow Lane. Wrexham took the spoils in Nottingham courtesy of goals from Elliot Lee and Ollie Palmer in a 2-0 win.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Summer signing McClean was subjected to plenty of terrace taunts during that contest, but was left celebrating at the final whistle. He has pointed that out to County supporters in a brutal dig on social media.

    James McClean Wrexham Notts CountyInstagram

  • WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

    McClean’s presence at Wrexham is an indicator of how far the club have come in a short space of time, with the Republic of Ireland international winger prepared to step down the divisions in order to join an exciting project that continues to be pieced together by Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.