‘Good start to 2024!’ - Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney react to huge Paul Mullin & Elliot Lee contract news that made it a very happy new year for Wrexham

Within seconds of 2024 being welcomed in, the Red Dragons revealed that two talismanic figures at SToK Racecourse have committed to fresh terms – making it a very happy new year for followers of the Welsh club.

Star striker Mullin told the club’s official website of signing his new deal: “I’m unbelievably happy and grateful to extend my stay at Wrexham. Since signing for the club, I’ve loved every single second. It’s not just become my club, but my whole family also. The chance to perform in front of the support we receive is something you long for as a child. Here’s to creating more memories to last a lifetime – up the town!”

All action midfielder Lee added: “It means a lot. When I signed 18 months ago, there were high expectations but not I even saw just how well it was going to go. I’m delighted to be extending my stay with Wrexham. It’s a special feeling playing for the club. Growing up, it was Newcastle and West Ham I had an affinity too and wanted to play for, but I feel I have that now with Wrexham. To represent the team, the badge and the people of Wrexham is a special feeling – I love playing playing for the club.”

Hollywood co-owners Reynolds and McElhenney welcomed the news on social media, with Deadpool star Reynolds saying “Happy New Year” to all Wrexham fans. McElhenney said that the contract extension news offers a “good start to 2024”.

Mullin has hit 89 goals for Wrexham through 116 appearances in all competitions, while Lee is the club’s top scorer in 2023-24 with 13 efforts to his name. Both formed part of the Red Dragons’ record-breaking National League title triumph last season and are hoping to wrap up back-to-back promotions this term as Phil Parkinson’s side sit among the League Two frontrunners.