Wrexham star Jay Rodriguez could receive two promotion medals this season thanks to an EFL rule.
A true footballing legend in the making
The 35-year-old helped the Red Dragons secure their place in next season's Championship on Saturday. This is the club's third consecutive promotion, and it's all thanks to the hard work and dedication of players like Rodriguez.
Wrexham's celebrations
As part of Saturday's celebrations, Wrexham were presented with a trophy, and each player received a medal, including Rodriguez who only signed for the club in January on an 18-month deal from his hometown club Burnley.
Rodriguez's contribution to Burnley
The former England international called time on his second stint with Burnley in the midst of their promotion-clinching campaign, with Premier League football once again returning to Turf Moor. Rodriguez featured in 20 Championship games, scoring twice, before his switch to Wrexham, where he has clocked up 17 appearances for the Welsh club.
The EFL rule that could see Rodriguez receive two medals
With both teams having already secured promotion ahead of this weekend's season finale, Rodriguez is set to bag himself two medals according to a rule in the EFL handbook. It states that a qualifying player must feature on a club's team sheet for 25 per cent of their league games.
The rule in more detail
According to The Wrexham Insider, rule 38.2 in the handbook states: "To be eligible to receive a Championship, League One or Two winners medal, a player must have been named on the team sheet in at least 25% of the Club's league fixtures in that season. Any medals agreed over and above those detailed above will be at cost to the Club concerned."
The potential outcomes for Rodriguez
While clubs are eligible for 25 medals to hand out to squad members, they can also request additional medals from the league. It remains to be seen which medals Rodriguez will receive as the season draws to a close.
Burnley can still leapfrog Leeds and clinch the Championship title this weekend, but must beat Millwall at home to hold any chance of doing so. Should they better Leeds' result at Plymouth, then Rodriguez would be entitled to a winners medal on top of his League One runners-up medal.
So fine are the margins that if Leeds and Burnley record wins on the final day, then it will be Daniel Farke's men who will take the title on goal difference, with both teams registering 100 points.
Rodriguez and his Wrexham teammates partied into the early hours of Saturday night after sealing promotion. Guided by the finances and glamour of Reynolds and McElhenney, Wrexham have reached the Championship one year earlier than planned.
Reacting to their historic feat of becoming the first club to register three consecutive promotions, Reynolds reflected on the journey he has endured since taking charge of the club four years ago.
What a bellend. He's taking liberties with his fucking Hollywood attitude. The beautiful game doesn't need your shit, mate. Stick to your day job and leave the footy to the real lads.
But one thing's for sure, Rodriguez is a true legend of the game. He's put in the hard yards and deserves every fucking accolade that comes his way. He's a proper footballing hero, and the muppets in charge of the game should take note.
