Inside story of Wrexham's Football League promotion and the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney effect
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSaturday, April 22 is a day which will live long in the memory for all Wrexham fans. Heading into their clash with Boreham Wood on the final day, the Red Dragons knew a win would seal promotion back to the Football League after a 15-year absence.
The Red Dragons had beaten Notts County 3-2 on Easter Monday in what many described as a title decider. But they still needed three points on the final afternoon of the season to be sure.
But in the National League, nothing is straightforward. With just a minute on the clock, Lee Ndlovu lobbed ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster to give Boreham Wood a shock lead.
Those at the Racecourse Ground could be forgiven for fearing another promotion near miss. ALSO READ: Jones excited about growing Wrexham's brand But for the players, manager Phil Parkinson and the rest of his coaching staff, there was no panic.
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