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Wrexham blow it! Red Dragons pass up play-off chance

Wrexham came agonisingly close to picking up a huge win in their bid to gain promotion to the Premier League on Tuesday night. The Red Dragons were held to a 2-2 draw by play-off rivals Bristol City, despite leading twice on the road. However, the result does mean Phil Parkinson's side go level on points with sixth-placed Derby, who currently occupy sixth spot in the Championship.

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WATCH: USMNT's Wright nets hat-trick to send Coventry top of table

U.S. Men's National Team striker Haji Wright scored a crucial hat-trick for Coventry City to lead his side past Middlesbrough on Monday. The trio of goals was enough to put Coventry back on top of the Championship while also sending a strong message to U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino as Wright continues to fight in a crowded striker race.

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'Holy crap' - Reynolds and Jackman react to Wrexham vs Chelsea tie

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were left stunned by the FA Cup fifth round draw on Monday night, as Wrexham were paired with Premier League giants Chelsea. The Welsh club have reached the fifth round for the first time since 1997 and are now preparing to take on one of the biggest clubs in England for a place in the quarter-finals of the competition.

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Wrexham chief explains U-turn on record-breaking ÂŁ19m transfer

Wrexham director Shaun Harvey has opened up on the club's decision to pull the plug on a potentially historic ÂŁ19 million ($24m) move for teenage sensation Sidiki Cherif during the January transfer window. The Welsh side, backed by Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, ultimately decided against the record-breaking outlay to ensure they remained within financial regulations.

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Wrexham boss reacts to Championship play-off revamp plans

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has delivered his verdict on plans to expand the Championship play-off structure. As things stand, four teams in the second tier of English football secure tickets to the lottery that boasts a place in the Premier League as its top prize. It has been suggested that six sides could enter the mix from the 2026-27 campaign.

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Reynolds opens up on 'confounding' Wrexham problems

Ryan Reynolds has spoken passionately about his five-year partnership with Rob Mac at Wrexham, with the Hollywood duo reaching a notable milestone in North Wales. They have overseen a meteoric rise from the Red Dragons, overcoming plenty of challenges, and remain as committed as ever to guiding the club towards the Premier League.

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'Will never be done again' - Rob & Ryan's 'ridiculous' impact hailed

Former Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster has showered owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac with praise as the duo celebrate five years at the club. The ex-stopper believes the impact the pair have had on the club will never been seen again after overseeing a rapid rise up the divisions. Wrexham are currently flying high in the Championship and dreaming of another promotion to the Premier League.

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'Just getting started' - Reynolds sends Wrexham message

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are celebrating five years at Wrexham and say they are "just getting started" as they continue to dream of back-to-back-to-back-to-back promotions. The Welsh club have been dragged out of non-league and into the Championship under their wealthy Hollywood owners, who have set their sights firmly on Premier League football.

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Reynolds & McElhenney give Wrexham boss Parkinson 'job for life'

Phil Parkinson has been given a “job for life” at Wrexham, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney vowing never to sack the record-breaking Red Dragons boss. Hollywood co-owners in North Wales appointed the promotion specialist in 2021 - shortly after completing a stunning takeover - and have seen him carry the most ambitious of outfits to within touching distance of the Premier League.

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Parkinson fumes at controversial rule as Wrexham lose ground in promotion race

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson expressed his frustration at a controversial rule after his side were defeated 2-0 at home by Championship play-off rivals Millwall on Saturday and missed out on the chance to solidify their top-six place. Wrexham were forced to make two early substitutions due to injury and as only three substitution windows are permitted in one game in the EFL, they had to make their three remaining changes in one go in the 72nd minute.

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Double blow for Wrexham as play-off hunt takes hit

Wrexham's plans of promotion to the Premier League took a heavy hit on Saturday afternoon, after they fell to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Millwall. The Red Dragons' play-off rivals outclassed the Ryan Reynolds-owned outfit and picked up a huge three points in their own bid to make a move to the top flight. On top of that, the hosts lost two key players to injury, ahead of a crucial final few months of the season.

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'After everything I've done...' - Mullin takes aim at Wrexham

Wrexham legend Paul Mullin has taken aim at his former club and admits that his departure from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's club was tough to take. The striker was sent out on loan to Wigan Athletic at the start of the season but returned in January. He has now secured another move away to Bradford City and will spend the rest of the campaign with the League One side.

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Vardy in League Two?! Talks revealed over stunning transfer

Christian Fuchs, a member of Leicester’s Premier League title-winning squad from 2015-16, has revealed that he tried to talk Foxes legend Jamie Vardy into joining him in the fourth tier of English football. Fuchs is currently calling the shots at Newport County, having stepped into management, and asked questions of whether Vardy was up for another battle against the odds.

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Wrexham tipped to achieve Premier League promotion & STAY UP

Wrexham are being tipped to achieve promotion to the Premier League and consolidate a standing among the elite, with former Wales international Rob Earnshaw explaining to GOAL why a meteoric rise from the Red Dragons can be completed. He has also informed Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac how they will need to go about top-flight transfer business.

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Welcome to Wrexham clause revealed as stars sign doc contract

It has been revealed that new recruits drafted in by Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have to sign a special ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ contract as they agree to become documentary stars in North Wales. A couple of Hollywood stars continue to call the shots at SToK Racecourse, and they are making sure that a sporting adventure continues to play out on the small screen.

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Ex-Man Utd star sees contract terminated after six months

Former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has left Hull City by mutual consent just six months after joining the Championship club. The 25-year-old’s contract has been terminated to allow him to find a new challenge, bringing an end to a frustrating spell at the MKM Stadium plagued by persistent fitness issues and a lack of first-team minutes under manager Sergej Jakirovic.

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Wrexham icon Lee takes aim at Parkinson after deadline day transfer

Wrexham icon Elliot Lee has seemingly taken a parting dig at manager Phil Parkinson following his deadline day loan move to Doncaster Rovers. The midfielder, who was instrumental in the club's rise, admitted he felt undervalued at the Racecourse Ground after being frozen out of the Championship squad this season, sparking intense debate among the fanbase.

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Man City forgotten man in talks over shock Championship loan

Manchester City's forgotten man Kalvin Phillips is set to move to Sheffield United in the Championship on loan for the rest of the season, according to the Daily Telegraph. The former England international midfielder has struggled for minutes ever since making the move from Leeds United to the Etihad Stadium, and is now poised to head into the second-tier.

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'Scores goals for fun' - Wrexham welcome back striker

Wrexham have confirmed the arrival of Keillor-Dunn from Barnsley before the close of the January transfer window. The striker joins from the League One side and becomes the club's second signing of the winter. Keillor-Dunn has spent time at Wrexham previously and returns for a second stint, with the Welsh club still aiming for promotion to the Premier League.

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Wrexham co-owner Reynolds sends classy message to Sheffield Wednesday

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has reached out across the football divide to send a touching message of support to crisis-club Sheffield Wednesday. Following the Red Dragons' victory at Hillsborough, the Hollywood star took to social media to celebrate the three points but reserved special praise for the Owls, acknowledging their fight for survival amidst administration heartbreak.