Dean Saunders, a former manager of Wrexham, expressed his amazement at the club’s success but issued a warning that Paul Mullin could be “poached” if their ascent continued.
Consequently, what happened?
Saunders thinks the team can win the Championship but will need to put in more effort when they play against clubs that have more financial resources. He has been impressed by the club’s ascent and the exposure that has made players like Paul Mullin well-known in America.
The former Welsh international, however, believes that owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are “savvy” and will continue to bring success.
WHAT DEAN SAUNDERS SAID
Saunders did, however, also warn that Wrexham could be at risk of losing Mullin if they continue to rise up the leagues. “I’ve heard there’s a big Welcome to Wrexham sign at LAX Airport,” he told Instant Casino. “Paul Mullin is more famous in America than he is in Wrexham. It’s amazing. Wrexham have finally joined the Football League, which was the most important thing. I always thought that the club could go through the leagues and into the Championship – we’ve seen plenty of other teams do it. It looks like Wrexham will, too.
“If the target is the Championship, then Wrexham will have to keep their best players. Paul Mullin will be poached if he keeps scoring, and plenty of other clubs could double his wages. The club won’t be able to match what richer teams can offer, and that’s the biggest problem facing Wrexham as they sail through the leagues. They’ll also have agents who are looking for better deals for the players. I think Wrexham’s target is the Championship. They can get there, but staying there is another matter. The two owners are savvy, though, as they have a successful club Tik-Tok, a famous documentary, and a lucrative sponsorship deal. They’ve done well.”
