First two Wrexham players react to being axed by club during Las Vegas promotion party

Two Wrexham players have broken their silence after being released by the club during a trip to Las Vegas.

Wrexham have enjoyed another historic season, finishing second in League Two to secure a return to the third tier after a 19-year absence.

Phil Parkinson's side have secured back-to-back promotions after winning the National League title and returning to the Football League last year.

To celebrate the achievement, Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have treated the promotion-winning squad to an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas.

While the players were living it up in the desert, on Friday the club released their retained and released lists following the conclusion of the 2023-24 campaign.

First-team captain Luke Young and club captain Ben Tozer have become fan favourites in recent years, but both will depart when their contracts expire next month.

Long-serving goalkeeper Rob Lainton, defenders Aaron Hayden, Jordan Tunnicliffe and Callum McFadzean will not have their contracts renewed either, as is the case with youngsters Owen Cushion and Dan Davies.

It's likely that those players knew they would be leaving the club before they embarked on their trip to Vegas, but they haven't let the news put a dampener on things.

In the early hours of Friday morning (Vegas time), goalkeeper Lainton uploaded to his Instagram story a video of him and Tozer enjoying themselves in a Vegas nightclub.

🙁❓️Case of the blues? Not a chance!

Two of the released first teamers, Ben Tozer and Rob Lainton are full of beans out in the clubs of Las Vegas!

🎥 Rob Lainton [IG] pic.twitter.com/dPLB1d766d

— Fearless In Devotion- WREXHAM AFC podcast (@fearlessidzine) May 3, 2024

Later on Friday, Tozer posted a farewell message on his Instagram page that read:

"Making the move to Wrexham has been the best move of my life. My family have been so welcomed, they’re Wrexham fans for life.

"The club is on an incredible journey, with the best owners and staff, working together driving the club forward.

"From myself and my family; to everyone at the club and the Wrexham fans (worldwide) that have supported us - Thank you."

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson said in a statement: "All the players leaving the Club go with our very grateful thanks for their efforts and contributions during their time at Wrexham."