October 25th 2024.
Ryan Reynolds, the owner of Wrexham, has been making moves to strengthen his team for their upcoming promotion push. After securing promotions in the last two seasons, the Red Dragons are currently sitting in second place in League One and have their sights set on making it to the Championship and even the Premier League.
However, their progress is being threatened by a recent injury crisis that has left several key players on the sidelines. In response, Reynolds and his team have brought in two new players on short-term deals - former Manchester United academy star Matty James and Iceland international Jon Dadi Bodvarsson.
Both players are expected to make their debuts for Wrexham this Saturday against Charlton at The Valley. Manager Phil Parkinson, who has been with the club since 2021, expressed his enthusiasm for the new additions, stating, "I’d like to welcome Jon and Matty to the club. With injuries to George Evans, Jack Marriott and Steven Fletcher, it was important to bring them in, and we look forward to working with the two of them."
Matty James, a former England U20 midfielder, spent three years in Manchester United's academy before signing his first professional contract in 2009. Although he never played for United, he was an unused substitute under Sir Alex Ferguson. James has since made over 100 appearances for Leicester City and most recently Bristol City, but was released by the club at the end of last season.
Speaking on his move to Wrexham, James shared his excitement, saying, "It feels great to be given the opportunity to play again and to join a club that’s moving in a direction that everybody’s watching. I’m over the moon, and can’t wait to get started."
Meanwhile, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson, who was most recently at Bolton Wanderers, has also played for Millwall, Reading, and Wolves. The 32-year-old expressed his enthusiasm for joining a club with such a rich history, stating, "It’s great to be at a club like Wrexham. Everyone knows the history by now and it’s just a very exciting club to be a part of."
Bodvarsson also shared his eagerness to help the club achieve further success, saying, "I’m delighted to be here, and hopefully I can contribute to the team's success. It’s good to be back in the dressing room. I really missed it – I think my wife was going crazy!"
Both players have been training hard to regain their fitness and are eager to make an impact on the team. With a lot of games coming up, they hope to earn valuable minutes and continue to progress with the club.
As the team prepares for their upcoming matches, Reynolds and his team are determined to continue their winning streak and secure another promotion. With their new additions, Wrexham is ready to take on any challenges that come their way.
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