English commentator makes a hilarious “have my children” claim for Ollie Rathbone as he snatched the complete 3 points for Wrexham against QPR with a stoppage-time screamer.
Wrexham’s Hollywood tale is just getting sweeter and better with every trip on the road. Not only did the Reds make it 3 wins out of 3 with the latest QPR victory, but the turnaround they caused at Loftus Road is one for the ages.
Trailing 0-1 at the half-time whistle, Wrexham had a lacklustre first 45 minutes in the game. Interestingly, it took Wrexham just 3 screamers to undo the script and rewrite a better one themselves.
Firstly, through Callum Doyle and then with Josh Windass, Wrexham levelled the scoreline twice in the second half. Ultimately, Ollie Rathbone’s stunner sealed the game for the Wrexham faithful, who were in awe at what they had witnessed.
It was a 25-yard thunderbolt fired through the QPR’s numbered backline and into the corner. A goal so decisive and impactful for the historic comeback it produced, Wrexham commentator Mark Griffiths dropped another banger for the moment.
In the snapshot, Griffiths couldn’t help but say, “I love that man. Ollie Rathbone, have my children please.”
While the offering may be exaggerated, every Wrexham fan would’ve wanted to say this for Rathbone. Touted to drop to the 12th spot during the halftime live prediction, Rathbone’s belter finished the comeback that has Wrexham entering the playoff zone for the first time this season.
Ollie Rathbone is having the season of his life
Voted as the Wrexham Player of the Year last season, Ollie Rathbone is reasserting his class. Despite being out for the first half of the season, Rathbone’s on track to still outnumber his 10-goal contributions in League One that helped him run away with the award.
Unequivocally, Phil Parkinson’s change of plans to utilise Rathbone in an advanced position has unlocked his best. Switching from the central to the attacking midfield role, he is shining brighter with his distinct eye for the goal.
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Be it starting the game or coming in a super-sub role, Rathbone feels every time to change the game. His Championship numbers complement this reality as he possesses one of the best goal/minute ratios this season.
Upto 4 goals to his name in just 264 minutes of game-time, that’s a goal average of 1.36 per 90 minutes. Outnumbering one of the elite strike rate scorers in Norwich’s Kvistgaarden(1.02 goals per 90 mins), Rathbone is becoming one of the best in the Championship in his super-sub role.
Wrexham’s admin joins in Rathbone’s praise
Be it taking a dig at rivals, launching X banters or praising Wrexham stars, the club admin barely disappoints. Last evening, he shone once again alongside Wrexham as they produced one of the best comebacks ever.
Within minutes of the 25-yard screamer from Ollie Rathbone to win it for Wrexham, the club admin quoted the fans’ chants and feelings, posting: “I WANT CURLY HAIR TOO.”
Further, building upon the commentator’s statement, Wrexham’s X account changed its bio, reading: “OLLIE RATHBONE YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE(with a star-struck emoji)”
The last time the club admin changed the bio was to sing praise for Max Cleworth’s contract renewal until 2029. This time, it’s for highlighting Rathbone’s heroics as the 29-year-old wins crucial 3 points for Wrexham to steer them up to the 6th spot.
With the official club admin symbolising every Wrexham fan, his praise for Rathbone can go a long way in deciding the POTY this time. While the current fan favourite for the award feels Josh Windass, Ollie Rathbone can give him a tough contest if he continues on his surreal form.
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