WREXHAM owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds can learn from Salford City’s mistakes is the call from Reds legend Lee Trundle ahead of Saturday’s showdown between the two sides at The Peninsula Stadium.

Former Manchester United stars, including Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs, bought out Salford and their rise up the non-league ladder to the Football League was shown as part of a popular television documentary - just like Welcome to Wrexham.

Speaking to BoyleSports, who provide the latest EFL Betting, Trundle, who played for Wrexham between 2001 and 2003, said: “I don’t think you can knock Salford too much as their owners have done a brilliant job.

“They were all ex-Man United players and it’s been an unbelievable project, even if it has slowed down a bit over the last couple of years.

“I can’t see Wrexham’s project slowing down. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds generate so much coverage and they’ve brought in a wider audience.

“The Salford owners brought in outside interest, too, but from the demographic who were already football fans. I’m from Liverpool, and I even wanted Salford to do well as it’s a great story!

“I think the Salford story was a good one, but Wrexham bring in a much bigger audience.

“I don’t think it’ll slow down anytime soon, and let’s not forget that Wrexham are also doing the business on the pitch, which is where it counts. I can see the club getting promoted again and kicking on from there.

“I’d imagine Rob and Ryan will be leaning on people with lots of experience in football to prevent them from making any big mistakes. I can’t knock what they’re doing - they’ve been brilliant.”

Trundle (pictured left) is tipping Wrexham, who have lost their last two games to Newport and at Blackburn in the FA Cup, to comfortably beat Salford on Saturday.

“I think Salford were in a similar situation a few years ago with the popular documentary and famous owners,” added Trundle.

“There was a buzz around the club, but I think it’s fizzled out over the past couple of seasons and it’s evident in the style of play and their instability with managers.

“Wrexham have far more quality. I think they’ll walk away with the three points.”