In 2008, Neil Roberts was captain of the Wrexham side relegated from the Football League. His first spell with his hometown club a decade earlier was far more successful, playing in the third tier of English football. That's where Wrexham will be playing next season after the revival under owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds continues at great pace after a second successive promotion last Saturday.
Roberts describes the "life changing" effect the famous duo have had on the lives of so many people, and the positive impact of the football club can be felt throughout the community. He also reveals what prompted him to leave his influential role at Manchester City and how he's been revitalised by his new enterprise in the heart of Wrexham.
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Episode 92: Can Wales get back to winning ways?
Episode 91: Bury, Bolton and Carabao Cup
Episode 90: Part Two – Giggs’ Wales and turning a Page
Episode 90: Part One – Cardiff, Swansea and McBurnie’s away day
Episode 89: Part Two - Cardiff and Swansea season preview
Episode 89: Part One - The Bale debacle
Episode 88: Michael Sheen
Episode 87: Croatia and Hungary review
Episode 86: Dan James and Wales away
Episode 85: International football is near
Episode 84: Part Two - Inside Newport County
Episode 84: Part One - Life after Potter and what now for Bale?
Episode 83: Mental health, painkillers and starting life after football
Episode 82: What next for Cardiff City?
Episode 81: Messi magic and being a free agent
Episode 80: PFA Team of the Year voting
Episode 79: Cardiff's cojones and a statue for Curt
Episode 78: Bad Celebrity Footballers
Episode 77: Warnock and van Dijk
Episode 76: Wales 1-0 Slovakia
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