Ryan Reynolds is no stranger to a dramatic finale, but this will have been one the Wrexham co-owner would have rather not seen. The sequel does not always live up to the hype of the original but after their thrilling 3-3 draw in north Wales nine days earlier, that was anything but the case here on a gripping night at Bramall Lane. In the end though Reynolds, Phil Parkinson and everyone associated with Wrexham may well be wondering what might have been.
Make no mistake about it, over the course of 90 engrossing minutes Sheffield United were worthy winners. Wrexham’s attention must turn back to promotion from the National League as the Blades prepare for Tottenham in the fifth round of the FA Cup. But as we are beginning to learn with Wrexham since their Hollywood-inspired takeover, nothing is ever really that straightforward.
