WREXHAM'S Member of the Senedd (MS) says the Hollywood takeover's impact on the football club and the community 'cannot be overstated'.

Lesley Griffiths is a lifelong Wrexham fan and was there the day the club ended its 15-year wait to return to the English Football League via a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood at the STok Cae Ras in April 2023.

She was also there when the Reds made it back-to-back promotions, securing a move up to EFL League One with a 6-0 win over Forest Green Rovers on Saturday (April 13).

Both of those successes have come off the back of a takeover by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who caught the eyes of the world when they became co-chairmen of the club in February 2021.

Like many other Wrexham fans, the MS says she is 'so grateful' for everything that is happening at the club at this moment in time.

Following the club's promotion, she praised the impact that Ryan and Rob have had so far.

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Mrs Griffiths said: "Huge congratulations to everyone at Wrexham AFC. It was incredible to be at The Racecourse last Saturday to witness Phil Parkinson’s men seal back-to-back promotions in style.

"Expectations were high after the record breaking 2022-23 season, but the players and staff have delivered once again and deserve enormous credit for everything they have achieved.

"Wrexham’s wonderful journey will continue in League One and I, like all supporters, am so grateful for everything that is happening at our club. The impact Rob and Ryan’s takeover has had on our city cannot be overstated.

"It has been amazing to see the community come together and these truly are special times for all those associated with Wrexham AFC."