Wrexham look set to be a popular household name across the world over the coming years after the takeover from two Hollywood A-listers was made official last week. However, their first aim in charge of the Welsh club will be getting out of the very competitive National League.

That already looks to be a big challenge in their first half-season in charge, as 24/7bets already have them as massive outsiders to achieve the feat. But, could there bright times ahead for the club?

Wrexham Sitting In Seventh

The National League standings currently see Wrexham sitting down in seventh place, but hopes of claiming promotion this season are far from over. They have games in hand over two of the six sides above them, which includes two games in hand over league leaders Torquay United. There are 12 points between Wrexham and the league leaders at present, but a strong run of form in the second half of the season could mean that the championship isn’t out of their reach.

There is certainly a resilience about Wrexham so far this season, as the players have still been able to perform despite all the excitement off the pitch. They have lost just seven of the 21 games that they have played, and have been in great form over their last five. They haven’t been beaten during this run of form, and have picked up two victories.

Morale-Boosting Takeover

The takeover of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney promises much more than just new recruitment, as there is a feel-good mood around the club with the work that they are trying to do. They have already announced that they have plans to revamp the club’s stadium, and there was also the welcome news for players and staff this week, as it was revealed that they had agreed to cover the wages that were lost due to the furlough scheme.

These decisions could play a pivotal role in the club moving forward, as the performance levels of the players are likely going to improve if they are in more of a secure position. The announcement has already been welcomed by the club’s manager, and it is a sign that the new owners already realise precisely what is important to the running of the club on a day-to-day basis, and that is the figures behind the scenes.

Could It Be Too Big Of A Challenge This Season?

The Wrexham takeover will certainly have a positive effect on their promotion chances this season, but there is still an awful lot of ground to make up. While they have games in hand over two of the sides above them, there are four teams that have games in hand over them.

Included in that list are Sutton United, who have played just 19 games this season and are already sitting in second place with 37 points. It is a positive that Wrexham are in the promotion picture, but the aim to get them back into the Football League will be a long-term project and not a quick fix.