Wrexham, the newly promoted Championship side with a Hollywood backing, pulled off one of the most dramatic FA Cup upsets in years. The 2-0 defeat of Nottingham Forest left fans and pundits alike stunned, and for Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson, it was a moment to savor.
The Red Dragons took an early lead through Arthur Okonkwo's spot-kick heroics before extending their advantage with Ollie Rathbone's return from injury in the form of a rip-roaring performance. Liberato Cacace and Dom Hyam also scored first club goals for Wrexham, adding to the sense of occasion.
Their opponents, Nottingham Forest, were well-beaten by the non-league newcomers. Forest manager Sean Dyche was at a loss for words, describing some of his players as "unacceptable" after they failed to live up to expectations on the pitch. The defeat marked a harsh reality check for Dyche's side, who are now facing Premier League survival in their own right.
The victory marked Wrexham's entry into the fourth round of the FA Cup and set them up for a potential showdown with Arsenal in the next round. Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds was on hand to witness his team's historic win, adding fuel to the fire of expectations surrounding this season.
The Red Dragons took an early lead through Arthur Okonkwo's spot-kick heroics before extending their advantage with Ollie Rathbone's return from injury in the form of a rip-roaring performance. Liberato Cacace and Dom Hyam also scored first club goals for Wrexham, adding to the sense of occasion.
Their opponents, Nottingham Forest, were well-beaten by the non-league newcomers. Forest manager Sean Dyche was at a loss for words, describing some of his players as "unacceptable" after they failed to live up to expectations on the pitch. The defeat marked a harsh reality check for Dyche's side, who are now facing Premier League survival in their own right.
The victory marked Wrexham's entry into the fourth round of the FA Cup and set them up for a potential showdown with Arsenal in the next round. Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds was on hand to witness his team's historic win, adding fuel to the fire of expectations surrounding this season.
! I mean, they're a non-league team and everyone thought it was gonna be a walk in the park for Nottingham, but nope! They totally deserved it though - Parky's tactics were on point and those guys just played their hearts out. And can we talk about how awesome Ryan Reynolds is? 
I love that he's involved with Wrexham, hope they keep up this momentum and maybe even get to play some top-tier teams in the FA Cup. This season is already looking like a wild ride! 
! The underdog spirit of Wrexham is truly inspiring, and their 2-0 thrashing of Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup was nothing short of breathtaking. It's a testament to Phil Parkinson's tactical acumen and his team's resilience that they were able to overcome such a significant gap in terms of resources and experience. The fact that three Wrexham players - Arthur Okonkwo, Ollie Rathbone, Liberato Cacace, and Dom Hyam - all scored their first club goals in this match only adds to the sense of excitement and optimism surrounding the team's prospects this season. It'll be fascinating to see how they navigate the challenges ahead, particularly in a potential matchup against Arsenal in the next round 
i'm so down for wrexham to make it to the next round against arsenal tho that would be epic! 
how much did u think wrexham's chances were before the game?
what a shocker! I mean, not that Nottingham Forest is a big club and all, but come on! 2-0?! They should've brought their A-game if they wanted to stay in the cup 
. Wrexham's Hollywood backing must be paying off in more ways than one... those lads are having the time of their lives out there! 
And Ryan Reynolds showing up? That's like the icing on the cake for a team that was already the Cinderella story of the FA Cup 
. Next round, Arsenal better be ready to bring their A-game or they'll get knocked out 
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they got a major shock over nottingham forest who were basically expecting an easy win lol 2-0 is a huge upset, gotta give those red dragons all the credit 
phil parkinson must be having the best day ever! 
anywayz cant wait to see what happens next season, gonna be super exciting!! 
. I mean, i've been following them all season but im not even sure what league they were in before this lol. And Ryan Reynolds is like a superhero or something, how much money did his Hollywood pals put into Wrexham again? Is it true he's going to start calling the shots on team strategy?
. what I do think is worth noting is how this win affects Nottingham Forest now, who are facing their own survival battle in the Premier League...it's like one big messy web of expectations and reality 
... not sayin its easy or anythin', but 2-0 against nottingham forest? that's just ridiculous 
& ryan reynolds addin' hollywood cash to the mix? just makin it more rigged 
! I'm loving the Hollywood magic that's bringing excitement back to English football 
! Now let's see if Wrexham can keep this momentum going and make some noise in the FA Cup 