Mark Howard Announces Departure from Wrexham FC
In a heartfelt social media post, 38-year-old goalkeeper Mark Howard confirmed that he will be leaving Wrexham FC this summer, bringing an end to his three-year tenure with the Welsh club. According to talksport.com, Howard made 11 appearances this season as Wrexham secured automatic promotion to the Championship.
The news of Howard’s departure comes as no surprise, given that his contract is set to expire at the end of next month. During his time at Wrexham, Howard has been an integral part of the team’s remarkable journey from the National League to the Championship, achieving an unprecedented three consecutive promotions. As reported by talksport.com, in his first campaign with the club, Howard played 37 times, helping Wrexham secure safe passage back to the football league after 15 years away.
In his emotional post, Howard expressed his gratitude to the club’s Hollywood owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, saying: “From the moment I pulled on the Wrexham shirt, I have tried to bring professionalism, passion, and personality to the club. As I reflect on what an incredible journey it’s been, I consider myself fortunate to have shared a dressing room with the best teammates. Everyday I have left with a smile on my face wanting to come back and do it all over again. Love you boys.” As quoted by talksport.com, Howard also praised the club’s staff, saying: “Working alongside some of the most amazing staff on and off the pitch, giving me the encouragement to do more, I cannot thank you enough.”
The goalkeeper also reserved special praise for Reynolds and McElhenney, stating: “Finally a huge thank you to these two amazing people. @robmcelhenney @vancityreynolds.” This sentiment was highlighted in the original article on talksport.com. Howard’s Wrexham career has not been without its challenges, however. He has struggled to hold down the No.1 spot, thanks to the excellent form of first-choice goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo. Competition for game time has been fierce, with Callum Burton, Luke McNicholas, Brad Foster, and Liam Hall also vying for action.
As Wrexham prepares for life in the Championship next season, Howard is unlikely to be the only name exiting the club. Ex-Scotland striker Steven Fletcher is another high-profile name expected to leave Wrexham next month, with his contract due to expire. According to talksport.com, Howard still feels like he has more football in him, saying: “At this stage I still feel like I have more football in me, so it’s not retirement yet, I still want to dive around while my body lets me.”
The news of Howard’s departure will be met with sadness from Wrexham fans, who have grown to love the goalkeeper during his time at the club. As reported by talksport.com, Howard’s contribution to Wrexham’s success cannot be overstated, and his memories of the club will be cherished for years to come.
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