The club are yet to have promotion back to the Football League confirmed - but Hollywood owners Ryan Reynold s and Rob McElhenney are already making bigger plans for Wrexham.
Since completing their takeover of the North Wales outfit back in February 2021, the American duo have become cult heroes in the city. And interest in the National League side has since escalated, with their gripping 3-2 win over promotion rivals Notts County last Monday receiving more Twitter mentions than the Liverpool v Arsenal clash the previous day.
A 0-0 draw at Barnet on Saturday kept the champagne on ice, with irate manager Phil Parkinson sent off in a fiery affair. But his side just need six points from their remaining three games to be guaranteed the title, and a return to the fourth tier for the first time since the 2007/08 campaign.
But regardless, Reynolds and McElhenney have now trademarked the club's name in a bid to turn it into a powerful global brand. The 46-year-old actor has seemingly been granted copyright protection in America and the UK for a number of names related to the club.
The Sun have reported that the names 'Wrexham FC' and 'Wrexham FC 1864' have been officially trademarked in the relevant countries, with 'Wrexham Is The Name' also copyrighted in the US. The holding company co-owned by Reynolds and McElhenney, R.R. McReynolds Company LLC, also reportedly has copyright pending on 'Welcome to Wrexham' in the US, the name of the documentary series which features their takeover.
It paves the way for the co-owners to produce branded clothing and accessories for fans. As well as club replica kits, supporters should soon be able to purchase branded clothing, sports gear, and even children's toys in what will signify a big expansion.
Indeed, a new line of hats for fans was seemingly teased at The Racecourse by McElhenney during the Notts County clash. The pair were put through the mill as Ben Foster's injury time penalty saved secured victory.
The owners have not been afraid to use their own money to enhance the club during their two plus years in charge, ploughing more than £10 million in thus far. Training facilities have been bolstered and a new performance gym built on the ground's premises - with plans underway to build a new training ground as well.
In the 2021-22 season, Wrexham splashed out more than £1m on new signings and related fees. Further signings have followed in this campaign, with players also set to receive a £250,000 bonus if promotion is achieved.
