MICHAEL INGHAM always felt Wrexham were destined for bigger and better things and he says Reds' supporters deserve having their club put on the football map.
The north Wales club’s popularity has soared all over the world since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney completed their takeover at The Racecourse in February 2021 with the impact of the “Welcome to Wrexham” documentary earning the Reds a new legion of fans.
As well as becoming a global sensation, there has been success on the pitch with back-to-back promotions under Phil Parkinson, and Wrexham are currently flying high in League One,
Ingham, who had a loan spell with Wrexham in 2004 before joining on a permanent basis and spending two seasons with the Reds from 2005-2007, could see the potential and he is happy to see his former club being in the spotlight.
"I don't think I am talking out of turn but when I was there, you could feel that it should be a bigger club," said the former goalkeeper who is now assistant manager at National League North outfit Scarborough Athletic.
"It was well supported anyway but you felt the frustrations from the fans.
"It is great to see that it is now going in the right direction.
"There is a lot of jealousy towards the club from other clubs which is up to other clubs to realise.
"But I know it's a great club, it is a well-supported club with great people in the area and I wish them all the very best.
"They deserve it and I hope it continues.
"Straight after a game, it is one of the first results that I look for. I have watched the documentary and it is great to see what is happening there.
"I just wish I was 15 years younger and I got signed again. I know Paul Mullin got a role in one of the films, I wouldn't mind being an extra as a dog or something!"
Ingham, now aged 44, joined Wrexham from Sunderland who have also been the subject of a documentary and he enjoyed a successful stint with York City after leaving the Reds.
"I am just waiting on York to get a documentary series and that is all my permanent clubs," joked the ex-Northern Ireland international.
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