Josh Windass says his ambition is identical to Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, declaring a drive to reach the Premier League with the Red Dragons.
The 31-year-old has started brightly since his summer move, scoring 3 in 6 Championship appearances, and believes the squad has the quality to climb.
What Happened and Why It Matters
Speaking to The Athletic, Windass set out a clear personal and team objective.
“Playing in the Premier League drives me. I’m 31, so if there is a chance to get to the Premier League, this is the best option. No one sold it (the move) to me. I could see the players coming in and the standard of the team we’d have.
“Playing at this level, I know the players you need to be successful and we have all the ingredients here.
“I’ve been trying to play for a Championship team that wants to get up there for a while. The ambition of the football club is to do that, hopefully this season.”
Josh Windass with a message to you all😃📲
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Windass arrives with deep second-tier experience, having made 179 Championship appearances with 43 goals and 17 assists before joining Wrexham. That know-how is valuable for a newly promoted side adjusting to the division’s tempo and physicality.
His early contributions have complemented a forward line that already carried a strong League One scoring reputation, while giving Phil Parkinson another proven end-product option in tight games.
Reynolds and McElhenney have publicly set a Premier League target and are hoping to achieve it by the end of the 2026/27 season. Windass aligning himself to that timeline underlines a shared direction between dressing room and boardroom, reinforcing the message that Wrexham intend to be competitive now rather than treating this season as consolidation.
Reaction, Impact, and What Comes Next
The table shows the challenge ahead. After 9 matches, Wrexham sit 18th with 2 wins, and external models rate promotion as a long shot this term. Opta’s latest projection lists a 1.06% chance of automatic promotion and 7.08% via the play-offs, with an 18.82% risk of relegation.
Josh Windass has settled quickly at Wrexham.
Here, he talks about the club’s big profile in the USA, leaving #SWFC, filming his own documentary and why joining #WxmAFC may help fulfil a long-standing dream…
— Richard Sutcliffe (@RSooty73) October 17, 2025
Results will ultimately shape the narrative, but Windass’s stance is a useful signal of belief within the squad, especially after injury disrupted his opening weeks.
There remains faith in Parkinson’s stewardship. Former EFL chief Shaun Harvey has reiterated the club’s backing for the manager, stressing continuity after multiple promotions. That stability is important while injuries clear and recent signings fully bed in.
The next block of fixtures will test whether Wrexham can turn ambition into momentum. If Windass sustains his current output and the side tightens defensively, the gap to the top half can be bridged quickly in an often volatile Championship table. For now, the headline is intent: the club’s stars on the pitch and its celebrity owners off it are pushing toward the same destination, and Windass has put that target front and centre.
