AN ASTRONAUT has said he’ll be watching more National League Football after Wrexham gained a sudden boost in popularity.

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shared a photo on social media donning a Wrexham AFC shirt and face covering following the team’s victory over Yeovil on Saturday.

He tweeted: “Beautiful win today, @Wrexham_AFC. I hadn't watched much National League, but I suspect that's about to change. Great choice of team, Ryan.”

It prompted a flurry of social media responses with people loving the fact their local club has gone international.

Last month, the Wrexham Supporters Trust (WST) confirmed the two “high profile investors interested in the club are A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

This news saw the club’s profile expand almost overnight with fans being made around the world.

The latest WST statement read: "The Wrexham Supporters Trust Board would like to update supporters on talks over the potential purchase of Wrexham Football Club Limited and investment into the club.

"Following the SGM on Tuesday September 22, in which 97.5 per cent of supporters voted to allow the board to continue discussions, we subsequently revealed the individuals interested in Wrexham AFC are Mr Rob McElhenney and Mr Ryan Reynolds.

"Media attention and interest in Wrexham AFC since the announcement has increased significantly and we would like to inform supporters that discussions are ongoing and making progress.

"The Wrexham Supporters Trust Board would like to reassure supporters that we are making every endeavour to act in the best interests of the Football Club and the Wrexham Supporters Trust.

"Any investment proposal from the interested party will be brought back to supporters at a second Special General Meeting.

"The final decision on the future direction of the Football Club will be made by you, the supporters."