Troy Deeney Bets £1,000 Against Wrexham’s Premier League Dreams
The former Watford player Troy Deeney has boldly wagered £1,000 that Wrexham, which is owned by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, will “never” make it to the Premier League. Deeney has doubts about the Welsh club’s long-term prospects, despite the co-owners’ aspirations to lead it to the pinnacle of English football.
With back-to-back promotions, Reynolds and McElhenney have helped propel Wrexham from the National League into League One, inspiring supporters with hopes of a future spot in the Premier League. In an interview with former West Ham player Nigel Reo-Coker on CBS Sports, Deeney made his prediction when he firmly said, “Never,” in response to a question on Wrexham’s future. Reo-Coker disagreed, stating that he thinks they could make it to the Championship in “three to four years” and then try to get into the Premier League.
In League One, Phil Parkinson’s side is aiming higher
Wrexham’s adventure under their Hollywood owners has already surpassed expectations, as they are now playing well in the third division under manager Phil Parkinson. As the team continues to move forward with newfound vigor, concerns remain about the extent of their ascent and whether Deeney’s wager will ultimately succeed—or turn out to be unduly negative.
