Wrexham have fun in Las Vegas with team-mates launched throughout promotion occasion

On May 3, 2024

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham released eight players while they partied into the night in Las Vegas.

Wrexham’s stars hit Sin City for the second straight year as they celebrated promotion to League One, 12 months on from their return to the Football League. However, it was bitter sweet for eight of them, as their future was announced while partying stateside.

Double-promotion heroes Ben Tozer, who is also the club captain, Luke Young (the squad’s longest-serving player), Aaron Hayden, Rob Lainton, Callum McFadzean and Jordan Tunnicliffe have all been released following the end of their respective contracts.

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Wrexham took time to thank each player with a post on social media – with fans also thanking the stars for the memories they created.

The Red Dragons’ boss Phil Parkinson said: “I’d like to thank all the players for their efforts over the last few years. They’ve all played a part in our success and I’d like to wish them all the best for the future.

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“The professionalism shown by all the lads has been excellent, and likewise those who have not been playing as regularly still play an important part with their attitudes and standards off the pitch.

“Ben Tozer and Luke Young have not had as much game time in the last few months, but as club captain and first-team captain they have showed great leadership for the Club.

James McClean and Steven Fletcher had their contracts expanded
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Rob Lainton and Ben Tozer were two of those to be released while in the US
(Image: Instagram)

“All the players leaving the Club go with our very grateful thanks for their efforts and contributions during their time at Wrexham.”

James McClean, who played a pivotal role during the League Two promotion, has seen his contract extended. While Steven Fletcher, who joined last summer, has also been offered a new deal.

Goalkeeper Mark Howard and defender Aaron James also made it onto the retained list with Reynolds and McElhenney tabling new deals.