“Our purpose is to develop the group, set up Wrexham AFC as a Premier League membership, in entrance of elevated attendances at an improved stadium whereas making a optimistic distinction to the broader neighborhood in Wrexham.”
The membership’s mission assertion spells out the size of the ambition of co-chairmen McElhenney and Reynolds.
And Wrexham’s hierarchy have a lot to ponder as they plan for the membership’s first season within the second tier since 1981-82.
Their squad dimension will rise from 22 gamers to 25, whereas matchday squads will function 9 substitutes versus seven.
It may, in concept, pave the way in which for Paul Mullin’s return to the squad following his absence over the previous 13 games.
No matter striker Mullin’s state of affairs, it’s clear there’s additional work to be executed on the squad, as Parkinson will need to carry in additional gamers of a better calibre to bolster his aspect’s Championship prospects.
The inevitable acquisitions will result in an elevated wage invoice, with Ker just lately suggesting Wrexham would wish to quadruple their wage outgoings to be aggressive within the Championship.
Work can also be attributable to begin on bettering the enduring Kop Stand at their Stok Cae Ras house, whereas there are plans to develop a coaching floor and for growth of amenities for the academy and ladies’s aspect.
All of it requires cash – and many it. However on the plus aspect, the club are currently operating with a model most EFL clubs will envy.
The £26.7m Wrexham made in income throughout their 2023-24 League Two season places them just under the highest Championship sides – who profit from parachute funds – when it comes to earnings.
TV and sponsorship income will solely improve within the Championship, so there isn’t any doubt Wrexham are effectively positioned at current.
The following problem is at all times the hardest, and the Championship is a special beast from what Wrexham have face over the previous few years.
However with such spectacular alignment from prime to backside on the membership, Wrexham know they’re in a robust place to attain their final purpose at some stage – whether or not it’s subsequent season or past.
