Nathan Jones has stirred the pot once again, reigniting his feud with Wrexham fans after claiming his Charlton squad “gifted” them their latest win. Known for his controversial remarks last season, Jones previously described Wrexham—who are famously owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney—as “the circus,” a statement that didn’t sit well with Wrexham supporters or their manager, Phil Parkinson.
As the teams clashed in the Championship this weekend, Wrexham fans didn’t miss the chance to remind Jones of his past comments, serenading him with chants of “football in a circus.” Despite his insistence on having no ill feelings, the Cardiff-born manager couldn’t resist taking a jab at the Wrexham crowd during a post-match press conference. He claimed the home fans were only vocal when it came to taunting him.
The match concluded with a late penalty scored by Josh Windass, securing Wrexham’s 1-0 victory over Charlton. Jones suggested that Charlton’s own missteps contributed to the loss, particularly highlighting a bizarre handball by substitute Onel Hernandez that led to the crucial spot-kick. Charlton came into the match on a five-game unbeaten streak but couldn’t maintain their form, much to the delight of the home crowd.
Jones, clearly frustrated, pointed to injuries and illnesses within his squad as challenges they faced ahead of the game, even comparing their luck at Wrexham to a “Bermuda Triangle”. His remarks, however, drew mockery from Wrexham supporters online, who suggested he revisit the match or perhaps even get a hearing test!
With tensions high and emotions running, the Wrexham fans are certainly not backing down, proving that in football, sometimes the feuds off the pitch can be as thrilling as the game itself! 🔴⚽️✨