Troy Deeney has predicted Wrexham will ‘never’ be promoted to the Premier League.
The ex-Watford striker is so convinced the Welsh outfit won’t make it into the top flight in the next five years, he agreed a lucrative bet with ex-Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker.
Deeney gave his prediction after Wrexham’s clash at Charlton on SaturdayCBS SPORTS
He agreed to a huge bet he was that convinced on his takeCBS SPORTS
Asked on CBS Sports’ TikTok page when Wrexham will reach the top flight, the lifelong Birmingham City fan replied: “Never.”
Ex-Villa star Reo-Coker was a bit more optimistic.
Responding to Deeney’s take, he said: “Bro, never?!”
“I would disagree,” the former West Ham player continued. “I would give them three to four years maybe in the Championship.
“Then they’ll make the Premier League.”
Deeney was so set on Wrexham never reaching the Premier League for the first time in history that he put on a healthy bet with his co-pundit.
“If they make it within five years, I’ll give £1,000 to any charity that [CBS] choose,” he smiled.
The pair then proceeded to shake hands to make it official.
Wrexham drew 2-2 with Charlton at The Valley on Saturday, leading the away side to drop from second place into third behind Birmingham City and Wycombe Wanderers having played an extra game.
Despite dropping out of the automatic promotion spots for now, many fans will be eager to see how the Red Dragons fare this season.
Wrexham were held to a draw thanks to a late penalty for CharltonGetty
They’ll be wanting to prove Deeney and any doubters wrongGetty
That’s mostly thanks to their celebrity owners, ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ star and writer Rob McElhenney and ‘Deadpool’ star Ryan Reynolds.
Wrexham escaped the National League after 15 seasons at the second attempt under the Hollywood pair, and achieved promotion from League Two the following season.
And many will be keeping an eye out to see if they can seal back-to-back-to-back promotions up the pyramid.
Luton – before being relegated last season – became the only team in English football history to climb all the way from the National League to the Premier League.
Phil Parkinson’s side have won seven of their first 13 games back in the third tier, seeing out four draws and suffering two losses – one of which being to promotion rivals Birmingham.
