As the dust settles on Wrexham’s record-breaking season, the debate continues over whether it was a success. Spoiler alert: it was—but there’s still a natural desire for it to have been even better. About two points better, in fact. Wrexham were playing non-league soccer just three years ago, and that rapid rise cannot be ignored in the bigger picture. To frame a season in which they finished seventh in the Championship as a failure is both negligent and misguided. Yet the Red Dragons are far removed from that National League side, and with increased exposure and spending come heightened expectations. Phil Parkinson’s side cannot ignore the $45 million spent on 13 players last summer, but as the Wrexham manager recently stated, they “had to” fast-track the squad to match clubs long established in the division. It’s also worth noting Wrexham finished highest among the newly promoted teams, so the investment clearly paid off. After a slow start, Wrexham found their footing by the fall and rarely looked back.…