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‘Lucky to have him’ – Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney bestow ‘legend’ status on key figure at Wrexham

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<p>The man in question is vastly-experienced manager Phil Parkinson. Hollywood co-owners made a point of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/when-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-bid-farewell-phil-parkinson-wrexham-manager-contract-revealed/bltc80d872cb9ca790a" target="_blank">luring the EFL promotion specialist to SToK Racecourse</a> shortly after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-bored-wrexham-owners-warned-deep-pockets-premier-league-dream-wales-legend-hollywood-new-stadium/blt2681ee110acf82b7" target="_blank">completing their stunning takeover of the Welsh club</a> in 2021.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>That faith has been rewarded with a record-breaking National League title triumph and back-to-back promotions. Parkinson is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/phil-parkinson-f-bombs-delivered-with-love-why-wrexham-stars-accept-hairdryer-treatment-amuses-hollywood-co-owners-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney/bltb2224ebe2a0a2549" target="_blank">closing in on 200 games as Wrexham boss</a>, with his win ratio standing at an impressive 61.93 per cent.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Parkinson’s last outing, which delivered a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/50m-player-at-least-wrexham-hero-huge-billing-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-phil-parkinson/blt96fa7ffedbf77934" target="_blank">dramatic 1-0 victory over Peterborough</a>, saw him <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ryan-reynolds-congrats-phil-parkinson-landmark-achievement-wrexham-boss-exclusive-coaching-club/blt715acff62e328e61" target="_blank">reach 1,000 matches as a coach</a>. That achievement has been saluted by the club's famous chairmen, with Reynolds and McElhenney telling <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5955098/2025/01/04/phil-parkinson-1000-wrexham-manager/ " target="_blank"><em>The Athletic</em></a> in a joint statement: “Football is lucky to have him and his impact on Wrexham is already legend.”</p>

WHAT REYNOLDS & MCELHENNEY SAID

<p>Parkinson has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-what-the-boss-wrexham-makes-stunning-mural-the-turf-phil-parkinson-special-journey-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney/bltfae077d2d811091c" target="_blank">already secured his place in Wrexham folklore</a>, but is in the process of enhancing that legacy. The Red Dragons are flying high in League One this season and are looking to make history as the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/history-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-wrexham-phil-parkinson-reacts-unique-challenges-hollywood-superstars/blteb75c0108d40e8e9" target="_blank">first club in the English Football League to celebrate three successive promotions</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

‘Lucky to have him’ – Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney bestow ‘legend’ status on key figure at Wrexham | Goal.com

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have bestowed “legend” status on a key figure at Wrexham, saying the Red Dragons are “lucky to have him”.