How PROMOTION to League One Impacts Wrexham AFC FINANCIALLY…

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As Wrexham AFC secured promotion to League One on Saturday, it’s only right that we preview ahead to next season! How much we’ll earn for promotion, signings, wages etc! #wrexhamfc #ryanreynolds #wrexham
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[@LiamRobertsWxm]

Just another reminder that Wrexham AFC are a League One club 😎

[@lukewhiting3025]

😆

[@russdmc1864]

Just need to release some fringe players and get some reinforcements, i.e. qualty centre half to partner EOC, 2 x midfielders 1 attacking 1 enforcer. Smzodics as Mullins understudy 😂.

[@maryroberts589]

🎉

[@yoppyirwan9247]

Can you review free agent player that Wrexham suitable to sign this summer and help in league 1

[@elbruces]

How often do yearly back-to-back promotions ever happen? I feel like this is a pretty rare accomplishment, but I have no idea. Over here in the states it sounds similar to repeat championship wins, except maybe even better, since your 2nd is against tougher competition than your 1st? I want more information on this.

[@JuzTroublez]

Liam, you are such a great representative of a Wrexham fan - always level headed and well grounded. As much as we wish Rob and Ryan were oil sheiks, they're not and honestly I love that they're using all their creative energy and power to boost this club's potential within their financial means. I'm curious how they will navigate the rising player wages next season.

[@carolewynn9407]

Many of the players were already on Championship wages this season.

[@andrewsmith78926]

@@carolewynn9407 did you watch the video?

[@elbruces]

I love the fact that they're using the documentary series + their star power to raise Wrexham's profile to a worldwide audience, and in turn boost the team so that they don't have to keep pouring cash in out of their own pockets. That's how you know they're here for the long haul.

[@garethsherratt2502]

​@@carolewynn9407can you provide some evidence and data to support that please?

[@jpwoelfling]

@@carolewynn9407 Championship wages are around 12-14K a week. I believe the top 10 players at Wrexham make between 6- 10K a week. so I think Rob and Ryan will have to up the wage bill for new transfers for them to even consider Wrexham.

[@annfrostick4955]

Liam, I'm in the US and I really appreciate your take on all things Wrexham. You seem to have a broad knowledge of football in general, and I really like your commentary and predictions on the future of the club. Even at your young age, you are up there with the professional sports commentators. Keep up the good work! ⚽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇸

[@david6294]

When league one starts, more than half the current squad will be over 30 years old. I feel that next season will be a rebuild season and it will take a couple of seasons to get into the promotion race. Need to get some young players for the future

[@tuffgongc9]

100%

[@scottsmith8381]

While I agree, you don't want to do a wholesale rebuild to only find yourself relegated. But with a realistic goal of taking a few years then slowly bring younger players in, keeping your quality older players until the young players will come up to speed.

[@david6294]

@@scottsmith8381 Yeah. That was what I meant. A few of the older players will go but they need to build a side that is Championship worthy and they don't have that yet.

[@neville3059]

This is the biggest challenge they have. The squad had played as a team for two/three years but new and younger guys will need to be added without disrupting the team dynamic.

[@docjaramillo]

Every season requires some degree of rebuilding. Also, 30 is just a number. Some 30 year olds haven’t even achieved their peak fitness, while others are past their peak. Must be individualized to each player

[@Dr_Kenneth_Noisewater]

Liam, you're a fantastic presenter at such a young age! This really is the best Wrexham AFC channel. Up the town!

[@elbruces]

Seriously, this kid needs to make a career off of this.

[@simonbarnes8303]

I’m not a Wrexham fan but it’s great to see someone so excited about their club.

[@AlGorithm-n6q]

Cardiff fan here, i.e., one who remembers some of the great matches we had against Wrexham. Indeed, my first ever Welsh derby was watching Cardiff beat Wrexham 3-2 in the FA Cup at Ninian Park in the 1970s with a last minute winner. Also, some great matches when Wrexham had Gary Bennett as striker. Personally, I think Wrexham's location and your owners' appeal means the club is well-placed for season-long loans from the likes of Liverpool, Everton, Man City, and United. Momentum is everything. Just look at Ipswich. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Wrexham overtook Cardiff and Swansea in the next couple of seasons. Good luck. Enjoy the ride! 👍

[@TzunSu]

Thanks for sharing your story! I agree with your points, and i think that the publicity boost to a young player is also something that will be attractive to clubs. If your 19 year old player goes on loan to Wrexham, not only does he get the experience that you get from any good loaning, but you're also massively increasing how known that player is, if he does well. Known players sell shirts, which will mean the players worth goes up if the parent club ever needs to sell him.

[@AlGorithm-n6q]

@@TzunSu Spot on! 👍

[@TzunSu]

@@AlGorithm-n6q Thanks for being such a good sport! Lots of angry and jealous people out there, glad to see you're not one of them :) Looking forward to meeting you lot in a year or two!

[@merfynevans6813]

If I remember correctly Billy Ashcroft equalised at 2-2 then you scored a late winner, we were gutted, faggots and chips on the way home to Mold lifted the spirits 😂😂

[@rockfella1377]

Wrexham is going to need that new Kop Stand, and fast.

[@311zeppelin]

What's the status of it?

[@daztudor7260]

@@jrhartley4819 your right especially moving up the leagues need a stadium 20k+

[@maryroberts589]

Building a new stadium! We may need to wait until Deadpool 3 comes out! 😉💰 When the men have a new stadium, the women can take over the Stok Racecourse grounds! 🏟😊

[@Gpz0]

Temporary Kop permit has been extended until end of next season, so work on permanent Kop probably won't start until after then.

[@ERAforALL]

No kidding! Your championship game exceeded attendance expectations of 15,000 by 25,000.

[@martlet10]

Congrats to you as well. What a time for you and your fans.

[@Raptorman0909]

The challenge, as I see it, is that Wrexham will need to increase their revenue in order to buy talent, but with less than 10K average attendance at The Racecourse Ground in a stadium with a max capacity of 12,600 means they have work to do to get to 12,600 attendance. If Wrexham isn't able to fill their modest stadium now what will it take to reach full capacity? And then the longer term question is: if Wrexham are able to remain up at League 1 or are able to move up from there then they will need to either expand the Racecourse Ground stadium or build a new one. And this is where things get complicated. If Wrexham remain at League 1 or are relegated it would be hard to justify a new stadium, but in order to bring in the money needed to remain viable at League 1 or higher they need to increase their income and the best way to do that is with a new stadium with greater capacity and the merch that goes along with that. BUT, what comes first, the chicken or the egg? And, if Wrexham were to aspire to higher level including the Premier then the stadium they would need would be in the 50K range and that is going to be a billion, more or less. If Wrexham were to build a medium sized stadium of, say, 30K the cost would be half or maybe less and such a stadium would likely be enough for all but the Premier. Not an easy path is it!

[@SeanHomsher-ef3mx]

I still don’t under the details of English Football, but I love the way the town and the team are so closely bonded. And I love the documentary series and all the stories of the people and the players. Also I work in sports television in the USA, and I think I know talent. You’re going a great job as a host, keep up the great work.

[@GabrielxJoseph]

I just randomly came across your channel and I can hear the excitement in your voice. I’m so happy for Wrexham and for you. Looking forward to what they do next season! Congrats! Excited to see more videos! A game day vlog maybe?

[@brynvjones6679]

From a young fella to get to 8 minutes 29 seconds without a single "You know" is a sign he;ll go far. So, I've subscribed.

[@walsh451]

Leyton Orient fan here, interesting video, Id say from our experience this season, after being promoted from League 2 last season, you'll be in the playoffs with your current squad. You have a few players who are championship level already and most of the rest of your squad is league 1 level. It was no surprise to anyone that you got promoted this year again looking at that squad. You've done a great job in the Non-league building a squad thats capable to taking you up into league 1. Id be suprised if you didnt finish in the top 6.

[@twstdpeppermnt9128]

How about a video on the history of Wrexham . Like great games in the past, old and new rivals. I am from Canada and dont know the history of old rivals etc.

[@JHF_Gaming]

I second this. Maybe a summer project?

[@6916dog]

This is a nice 90 minute Wrexham history kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWebk4WJrJeir7ssi=0QLMYSYvRpZoX_VD

[@IIZCHAOS]

You can find some our old fa cup games on KZbin vs current premium leugue teams

[@TOTN17]

Congrats on the promotion, I'm a Spurs Supporter but I love seeing Welsh Clubs in the English Pyramid do well, I think you guys will finish mid table in League 1 next season and be in League 1 for a while.

[@marcus7840]

I just hope Okonkwo gets signed. That would be great.

[@mannym7849]

Hi Liam, you’re a great presenter and love seeing your updates on Wrexham. Many congratulations 🥳 on achieving back-to-back promotions, the club and town has thoroughly deserved this success. Onwards and upwards for 2024/25 😁

[@PedroVonWorzelburger]

Wrexham FC have really captured the imagination of many football fans. I'm a Liverpool supporter born just down the road from Tranmere now living in Australia. The feel good factor thats running through the hearts of the Wrexham supporters has been nothing but a joy to me. I hope one day hopefully very soon watching Wrexham Fc walking onto the grass of Anfield in the prem. In a game that seems to be about money, Wrexham has been a breath fresh air. Roy Of The Rovers stuff for us older guys and may success carry on onto League One for Wrexham.

[@camiloclarkson1122]

think we need 2 years at least in L1. Arthur Okonkwo is only 22, young for a GK. Finish the new stand and the training ground! Early days but a "top 12 finish" would be lovely!

[@stuartandrews4344]

Definitely, take it steady for a few seasons & don't get over ambitious with promotion,if we finish in the top 12 teams, then we had a good season,league 1 is a whole different ball game... But, we will need a bigger stadium, 16,600 ain't going to be enough

[@mjsteier]

Need to set your sights on the playoffs , defensive signings needed .

[@elbruces]

I'd say give it another year there, and don't be disappointed if it takes more. Build slow and stable, so you keep what you get.

[@ryannaughton449]

I’m from across the pond here in the states. Thank you for breaking it all down, and explaining it so well!

[@davidmiddleton6479]

We need a training grounds. We won’t go up again without one.

[@MickJobless]

We need to purchase gresford colliery back from wales

[@buzzinalong7163]

Great video full of info. You can see your restrained excitement for next season. What a run the team has been on. Who knows maybe team chemistry gets them through. Lots of that at Wrexham

[@FootballShedz]

Wow this channel has grown so quick well done !

[@zukyozelf7144]

Great perspective Liam Potential future 2nd commentator on wrexham tv!

[@dcvirtualeoutdoors]

Just discovered your channel, Liam - well done! I'm subscribing! My goals for the near future for the club are (in no particular order except for No. 1): 1. Sign Okonkwo 2. Shore up the defense and midfield 3. Sign another quality striker to help Mullin 4. We need a new training ground 5. Get the women in the English system if possible so we can grow that side to its best possible potential. 6. Keep promoting this club internationally as much as possible. This has truly become a global club, and that's no small feat for a lower-tier football club. Keep up the great work! Go Wrexham from South Dakota!

[@MR-er5wo]

I would like to see them play Burton Albion, Charlton Athletic and most of all Bristol Rovers. I am willing to wait if Bolton Wanderers go up to the Championship

[@maryroberts589]

Great video Liam! Please keep up the good work of providing the info we need about going up to League 1!!

[@raygibson]

What a well researched and passionate video. I'm enjoying following Wrexham's rise and this kind of video makes it easier. Thanks for sharing Liam!

[@elohstackz]

Well done Wrexham… I’m happy for the loyal fans who get to see their club back in the football league

[@Steffen2k7]

First thing would be not being relegated again. A top 10 finish will be fenomenal. Promotion a fairy tale story. Just make sure to temper the expectations amongst the fans. Mainting in league one and steadily build from there is key in long term succes and promotions.

[@Peacock_whites_of_Lufc]

I'm a leeds utd fan and massively impressed with how Wrexham have done well done and hope you guys have a gud season in league 1 will be watching

[@colbyfayyad9132]

Looking forward to Liam’s League 1 content

[@WieTHE0]

Thank you for the first three minutes. As a german I don´t know your leagues and you just saved me a twenty minute research. I mean that was my big question: Who are the strong Teams in the new league.

[@stevee8920]

It will be interesting to see what happens with Okonkwo, I hope he signs for Wrexham but there is a lot of interest from European clubs and Championship sides. Arsenal will want to get as much as possible for him and that may just prove him out of the market for Wrexham. I think if we finish mid table next season that would be an amazing result. As much as I would love to see them reach the Championship you have to be realistic. Remembering that the higher you go the more chance you have of coming back down. I think we will lose Ollie Palmer, the distance from home to Wrexham as well as his age, I think could see him leave for Wimbledon, what we do in the summer will make or break us, losing some players that have been excellent for us, but just aren’t League 1 players will be hard but to stay on the trajectory they want to go then they are going to have to spend wisely. Keep up the great content Liam🇬🇧👍

[@patfinn6551]

Dude, you're really good. I'm just me but I'm impressed

[@VenTheRen5757]

I've been saying that we should sign watt since national league days in 2022, so I can agree with this strongly! Would also get Josh Coburn on loan from Middlesbrough, class 6ft 5" striker 🤩 looking forward to sheffield Wednesday away aswell...

[@Robbikelly]

Respect your respect for Sammie. He needs to be a prem player next season! Not a Wrexham fan but best of luck my friend!

[@Azimmroslii]

ManU fan here. Would love to see Wrexham win League One in future! They are doing well 😎

[@forestfan7974]

Wrexhm: Add three or more junior players on loan from Premier League Clubs..

[@lucedas3890]

lol 900 likes….smashed it mate!!

[@jerichoilagan]

Great stuff lad. Well done.

[@DeadManVlog]

Great to the point content. I’m a super casual as a football fan (Southampton). Good stuff. I think you can afford to put in more of your off script thoughts, it’s engaging and genuine.

[@katelatterell901]

So grateful for your channel Liam! Congrats on all your success! From Pennsylvania

[@StephenB-c9b]

Enjoy the ride pal, I remember loving watching Hull City climbing the leagues 👍

[@DexteruL]

the best thing they can do is bring premier league players on loan that need minutes that they wouldn't otherwise get in their current squads. i did this in my wrexham playthrough in Football Manager 23 and it worked out just fine

[@csharpfritz]

I’m still watching the video, but I have a question about facility requirements. Ben Tozer mentioned a training facility.. but what about capacity requirements of the Racecourse?

[@delboyd72]

Liam any ideas who you’d love to see sign for Wrexham - raggett Cb at Portsmouth , definitely would be an upgrade . Mal Benning at shrews would be worth the money and they are struggling financially . Dan kemp ready made for league one decent striker , could work well with mullin .

[@craighoward1940]

Not a Wrexham fan but id love to see them get promoted again next season and the season after again. What a great story it would be.

[@danjames4606]

Take a shot when you hear Wrexham AFC 😂. Great video, be interesting to see where the club are over the next 5 years.

[@LiamRobertsWxm]

Thought the exact same thing watching it back 😂😂

[@peterkalkhoven9861]

Liam, I’d love to see you talk football in general with the Man U girl fan that only talks about Tottenham on her KZbin channel.. what a great conversation that would be 🙏

[@reecetbobby5347]

I’m gonna say they finish 9th next season. Nothing wrong with that at all in my books! You nailed it that there’s some big clubs in League One. Shit starts to get real at this level

[@johnkandrac2296]

Nice videos these past few days! You said the transfer stuff will sustain the channel during the summer, but I'd ask you not to totally neglect those grab-bag news updates every now and then! I love those

[@mikemyshka1472]

Congratulations to Wrexham AFC from Kansas!

[@WelshRaptor367]

Wrexham getting to the premier league doesnt seem impossible now 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💪

[@WhatsTheDealWithSports]

great video Liam

[@fatbelly27]

It' going to be a tough league. All three coming down from the Championship are well funded. Don't ignore Rotherham as they finished the season strongly

[@ssgshemail8660]

i have to say i know this club because of the documentary and i become a fan through it just because if that documentary never would have been aired or rob and ryan never bought the club i just wouldn’t know they existed

[@Subsnake5500]

Love the story behind Wrexham and wish the team and owners much success you guys disserve it. But do you think the owners can keep up the funding as like said in this video higher you go the higher the cost and if we talk about prem cost its out of this damn world, or do you think they will need to bring in new investors or look to sell the club to someone else? I hope they can do it as I can see Wrexham being the next rags to riches story.

[@paultew5321]

Peterborough fan here and Clarke Harris would be a fantastic signing! Easily 20+ goals a season striker

[@anthonyfiume]

incredible analysis, very thorough

[@rbfishcs123]

10:30 I am really surprised you didn't talk about all of the sponsorship money that the club brings in. Ryan & Rob splash huge on sponsorship deals if I recall correctly.

[@iMertin]

Next year be happy to stay in the league

[@skmelb7]

I'm so excited!! WFC to the moon!!❤❤

[@petemills5704]

Excellent as always Liam 👏🏻👍

[@rokshok183]

Be interesting to see how wrexham gear up for this league. Your club is an anomaly in that it has higher attraction for sponsorship and players looking for visibility platform. Hoping you get straight up to championship to play Swansea and Cardiff.

[@mpsymonds1]

It’s interesting the value of Championship teams that might be going down. Those supporters of those teams might have a different perspective on value. 😂

[@abarlowgsa]

As a Bolton fan, you'll be fine if you stick with Parky. That man should be a legend at our club but a lot of fans think his style of football was so bad he shouldn't even be mentioned anymore. A shame really. He got us promoted out of League 1 at the first time of asking with zero funds (this was the start of our club nearly going bust) and no one complained about the football then as we were winning games and having a great season. You could argue we had better players, as we had just been relegated from the Championship, but Parky is a good man, stuck with our club until the bitter end even with everything he endured, and knows how to get the best out of the players he has. We could potentially be playing you next season and I personally will be applauding Parky for everything he did for us. Good luck next season!

[@james91191]

Need to try to sign some youngsters on loan from Liverpool united city or everton there’s got to be some from their youth teams that would benefit us

[@beowoulf355]

I hope they don't make the mistale of overspending on players right from the start. A year in league 1 will be good for them because the championship is a big step up.

[@SpacerMan_Universe]

Wrexham reminds me off bourmouth, Bourmouth where a league two like a decade ago, and now they are a premier league team, who knows, Wrexham might make it to the premier league this decade.

[@raketensven3127]

2nd and 3rd leagues in the top 5 european countries are *THE* place to loan some prime real estate talents from the 1st leagues for development and playing time. Hope they'll get some academy jewels from the PL.

[@georgejones3081]

Cracking video mate

[@garethmckee5927]

Ticket prices will have to go up.

[@captsfufp]

Looking forward to Reading - just because it’s easy to travel to!

[@sengbachtrailteam]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Wrexham AFC . Wir freuen uns mit Euch . Grüße aus Leverkusen 🖤❤️🖤❤️

[@elbruces]

Word.

[@jameshumphreys9715]

If you look at Ipswich in the championship and Luton the season before their wage isn't near tge likes of Leicester and consider this is league below the championship, I think you can achieve a mid table finish, I thought you would be 1st, yet you still has automatic promotion, I think you stay clear of relegation zone.

[@marcusgirling]

For me personally I always thought wrexham could get into the championship but then really struggle financially me personally I would stay in the league 1 for a couple of seasons and re build the squad

[@highrofellos6721]

I think Wrexham's front should still be ok, but their back line needs a fair overhaul. Don't need a first game up to look like that 5 goal dump by MK Dons did to start this past season.

[@BearGC7]

Great video mate!

[@chrislaidlaw623]

As a " NEW" fan, I'd be very happy if Wrexham consolidated and hung on to League 1 status. Only because, as Liam said, the quality of players and teams is MUCH higher than League 2 and lower. Obviously i'd love to see them keep climbing ! lol. BTW, I am new ! but have been supporting Wrexham since rob & ryan bought over the club

[@pulsed13]

Wrexham might be interested in taking on some more loans from our (Arsenal) academy outside of Okonkwo for example. Sagoe Jr. maybe? It may be a drop compared to Swansea, but you could potentially promise more playing time for him. Perhaps Khayon Edwards too (who is already on loan with a League One club, so it could simply be a continuation). Have them on loan, perhaps sign them permanently in the future?

[@elbruces]

Taking a year (or maybe two) in League One is only fair. Take the time to shore up your gains. Focus on doing as well as possible in this league. Settle in. Get in top 12. Once that's locked down, only then make a move to win it all and push for another league jump. That said, nobody can predict what will happen on the pitch. "Go for 950 likes." Me (eyeballs it at 2.3k likes). Good job.

[@shucki2001]

So if all games are going to be on Sky and no more ifollow, if we can't afford the subscription to sky and we're unable to attend games then we've no chance of seeing Wrexham play next season 😒

[@oscarescobar4478]

Im a wrexham fan now let’s go 🔥🔥

[@michelboyer9877]

Wrexham's total wage bill 2023 year was £5,221,320

[@wattbenj]

As a Wimbledon fan, I think Al-Hamadi might get caught out by Ipswich's move to the Premier League. It's too soon for him. He's an unbelievable player, a serious talent....and I think you lot should take him on loan for the season if it does play out like that. I don't want him to just be a super-sub. He should be playing 46 games a season & collecting the golden boot at the end of it.

[@sladey31]

We are staying up 🦉 💙 🤍

[@justinkeys523]

Looks like Tozar and a few others will be going on. We know that Lee and Mullin are signed for another few years. We should get Arthur on a long term contract and pay him the big money now, then get three big signings in and keep McClean, Fletcher and like on for a year or two.

[@Sykoorus]

you need really solid defence and midfield to do good in league 1

[@ricardocitera8663]

The base culture seems to be in place for league one. I think Jodi Jones could be a great signing Liam.

[@poorwotan]

I wouldn't be surprised if MLS players start showing up as signings. Isn't ~USD 2,500 (~GBP 2,000) per week in that League One general range?

[@Majareteworld]

Try signing Max Mata from Shrewsbury in attack, Will Burrell from Preston, give minutes to Davies and Butler

[@DavidAugustine-lc4cj]

My Theory is that any team promoted to a higher league needs a minimum of 3 new players who are better quality than Every current player if they want to Challenge for a consecutive promotion! Except The Premier League, where I think Championship teams need the 3 better quality player just to have a chance of avoiding relegation! 🤔

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

How does management keep up with a club growing this fast? We're watching sports history here. What Wrexhams doing just doesnt happen. Its fun but theyre getting up to some serious talent now. Nothing surprises me anymore though. Hoping for a top half finish is a realistic goal i think. I could see a bumpy start turn to a respectible finish.

[@Writingne1]

Great job, Liam

[@davidmiddleton6479]

We strengthen at midfield and an eventual replacement for Palmer. Need Ollie back as well as Hayden for next season. Game is won and lost on the backline and midfield.

[@the_one1001]

Love the Club & their story, R&R don’t need to be massive oil sheikhs They have already given the city a massive boost & totally transformed their fortunes There is more to come, although I think they really need to get a 20-40k stadium built asap with the growing fanbase, the stand that is being built (stalled) isn’t big enough for the club

[@crankitorspankit]

Mate, if you’re not GM at Wrexham in the next decade, the owners have rocks in their heads!

[@daztudor7260]

Be tough league if do get top 12 finish be a great season. Also Wrexham need a bigger stadium as even when kop built I think will be sellout every week and also got to look forward if we plan going up in future aswell