Wrexham's promotion party with star left in A&E, players pouring pints and X-rated chants
Wrexham secured a third consecutive promotion with victory over Charlton on Saturday, sparking wild celebrations in the Welsh town as fans and players partied into the night
Wrexham players celebrate promotion at the Fat Boar restaurant
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Moments after the final whistle sounded, Wrexham's stunning 3-0 win against Charlton last Saturday set off vibrant celebrations. The pitch soon became awash with jubilant supporters who lifted players on their shoulders as owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney looked on in sheer amazement.
The North Wales club spectacularly notched up a third consecutive promotion, moving from League One to the Championship. Wrexham's manager, Phil Parkinson, affectionately kissed his medal, while the Hollywood pair ventured onto the field themselves.
They joined in the festivities by dousing CEO Michael Williamson with red Gatorade, borrowing from Super Bowl victory scenes. Inside the changing rooms, the team and coaching staff kicked off their celebrations, with midfielder Ollie Rathbone, scorer of the opening goal, dancing atop a table.
Wrexham fans celebrate promotion on the city's High Street
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The revelry then continued into the Racecourse Ground's function rooms, accompanied by spouses and children, where plenty of Wrexham Lager – acquired by Reynolds and McElhenney – flowed freely, reports the Daily Star.
Out on High Street, fans kept the energy high, supporting local shops' sales rush, as the air shimmered red with the light of flares. Then came the chanting: "Back to back to back, ole ole", as some climbed lampposts and others peered out from the Midland pub windows. A few apprehensive police officers observed the scene.
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Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney celebrate promotion to the Championship
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The celebrations were entirely friendly, and the players quickly made their way from the stadium to the bustling local bars and pubs to join in with the fans. The Ironworks bar was a particular hotspot for most of the team.
It was there that striker Ollie Palmer tried his hand at bartending, serving pints to the elated supporters as the festivities continued well into the night. Over at the Golden Lion pub, karaoke enthusiasts were tweaking song lyrics to pay tribute to the newly-promoted heroes.
Wrexham's Ollie Palmer serves drinks to fans as the team celebrates
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Defender Max Cleworth and wing-back Ryan Barnett were seen looking rather worse for wear in a McDonald's during the early hours of Sunday. Despite their condition, they managed to make it to the EFL Awards later that day, where they received accolades after being named in the League One Team of the Season.
Wrexham's community director Humphrey Ker might have had second thoughts about running the Manchester Marathon the following day, but he pushed through and impressively raised significant funds for the Wrexham Miner's Project charity.
At the marathon's finish line, he was welcomed by McElhenney, who confessed to nursing a "bit of a headache" from the night before. In keeping with tradition, the Wrexham squad reconvened on Sunday afternoon for a meal.
A Wrexham fan scales a street light in celebration
(Image: Liam Randall )
The revelry didn't stop there, with more drinks being enjoyed at the Fat Boar restaurant. The merriment included some risqué chants, a shirtless George Dobson, and even whispers that one of the team's stars ended up in A&E after an unfortunate incident involving glass.
Star forward Paul Mullin chose to mark the occasion with his loved ones, as footage emerged on social media showing him belting out Jamie Webster's 'Weekend in Paradise' at a karaoke venue in his native Liverpool.
Wrexham striker Paul Mullin celebrates in a Liverpool karaoke bar
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Mullin's future with the team is under scrutiny after limited playtime in League One this campaign. However, any decisions regarding his career are paused for the time being, as both the city and its football club bask in the glory of ascending to the second division for the first time since 1982.
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The promotion was achieved with undeniable flair. Reynolds captured the sentiment perfectly in an Instagram post.
His message read: "Somebody said the Welsh have the 'heart of a poet and the fist of a fighter.' That's what I love about this place. I wish the whole world could visit Wrexham. Diolch."
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