‘I truly hate this part’ – Rob McElhenney heartbroken as ‘major part of Wrexham journey’ leaves after four years

WREXHAM proprietor Rob McElhenney posted an affectional farewell to James Jones aft helium signed for Burton Albion.

The American histrion runs the League One nine alongside chap Hollywood prima Ryan Reynolds.

Wrexham confirmed that Jones departed yesterday to articulation Burton connected an 18-month deal.

McElhenney penned a touching tribute to the much-loved midfielder connected X, writing: "I genuinely hatred this part. James and his beauteous household are specified a large portion of our journey. They volition beryllium greatly missed.

"Burton Albion you are getting a people subordinate with a immense bosom and fantastic family."

Jones replied: "Thank you Rob, we truly admit the message, it was a privilege to beryllium portion of thing special.

"All the champion to you and your family."

Jones had been astatine Wrexham for three-and-a-half years and made 138 appearances.

The Scot joined from Lincoln City and played a important relation successful the Welsh club's back-to-back promotions, going from the National League to League One successful 2 years.

Jones leaving the Racecourse Ground paved the mode for the accomplishment of ex-Premier League prima Jay Rodriguez.

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The 35-year-old striker has 1 England headdress to his sanction and is champion remembered from his clip astatine Southampton, West Brom and Burnley.

He joins James McClean, Steven Fletcher and Matty James among the erstwhile Prem stars successful Wrexham's squad.