Rob McElhenney left with head in hands as Wrexham score goal of season contender on opening day
Rob McElhenney was left stunned after seeing Wrexham score an early goal of the season contender in a 3-2 win at the Racecourse Ground.
The Wrexham co-owner was in Wales alongside Hollywood legend Ryan Reynolds as the Dragons played their first match in League One in 20 years.
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Jack Marriott unleashed a vicious volley from the edge of the boxCredit: Sky Football
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It ended up in the top corner and became an immediate goal of the season contenderCredit: Sky FootballFacing Wycombe, Wrexham knew they were going to be in for a tough afternoon, but took an early lead through Max Cleworth.
But it was after 29 minutes when the noise in north Wales really hit fever pitch.
That’s because Jack Marriott netted a surefire goal of the season contender to send the fans into raptures.
READ MORE ON WREXHAMA clipped ball into the box found Ollie Palmer who cushioned the ball down for the former Peterborough and Derby star.
Chesting the ball down on the edge of the box, Marriott then let rip with a vicious volley with the outside of his boot that flew past Nathan Bishop and into the top corner of the net.
The fans couldn’t believe what they were seeing and neither could Wrexham’s Hollywood owners as McElhenney turned around with his hands on his head to face Deadpool superstar Reynolds.
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria was also in attendance and shared a video of the scenes on social media.
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While Richard Kone clawed one back for Wycombe, it was a day that belonged to Wrexham as Steven Fletcher wrapped up the win with a late strike to make it 3-1, before Sam Vokes grabbed a late consolation.
Fletcher revealed McElhenney and Reynolds gave the squad a boost by visiting the home dressing room before the match.
âItâs always a lift, you canât say itâs not,â said the 37-year-old forward.
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Rob McElhenney couldn’t believe what he was seeingCredit: Sky FootballâIt gives us all a lift when theyâre there, they bring a presence when they walk into the changing room.
âThey were in before the game and thereâs no pressure with it, no oneâs taken aback, theyâre just one of the lads with the way they come in which is good.â
Having won back-to-back promotions to reach League One, Wrexham know that this season could be more about consolidating their spot in the third-tier.
Wrexham will face no less than eight former Premier League sides this term, a clear sign that the club are now mixing it with the big boys.
But sitting fourth in the table after their opening match, fans will be dreaming of another Hollywood campaign as they target a stunning three promotions in as many years.
Next up for Wrexham is a clash with Sheffield United in the Carabao Cup.
Read More on talkSPORTOf course the clash, while not classed as a typical derby, will take on added significance following their fiery FA Cup fourth round encounter just 18 months ago.
While Billy Sharp – who famously told them to ‘stick that up your documentary’s a***’ – isn’t at the club, there’s no doubt that the match could offer fireworks.
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