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 162: Spurs' "Welsh Mafia"
Episode 161: Bale bounces back
Episode 160: Mick McCardiff
Episode 159: A statement win and FA Cup memories
Episode 158: Ashley Williams
Episode 157: Captain Fantastic
Episode 156: Joe Allen
Episode 155: Neil Harris sacked by Cardiff
Episode 154: Seven Welsh potters
Episode 153: The pressure is on
Episode 152: Bielsa's tactics and Championship frontrunners
Episode 151: Cardiff City 0-2 Swansea City
Episode 150: Wales' World Cup qualifying opponents
Episode 149: Cardiff's turnaround and grinding it out
Episode 148: Maradona memories & a catch-up with Angharad James
Episode 147: Can Wales 'Finnish' Nations League in style?
Episode 146: The USA come to town
Episode 145: Wales squad announced
Episode 144: Out of their hands
Episode 143: Spurs' Welsh contingent
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