FIACRE KELLEHER just wanted stability when he was a free agent and now the Wrexham centre-back is set to be playing for a club owned by Hollywood stars.

The 24-year-old endured a turbulent summer and found himself without a club when troubled Macclesfield's relegation from the Football League was confirmed in August.

Were was to come for the Silkmen who were wound up before the 2020-21 campaign kicked off over debts totalling more than £500,000.

Kelleher, who was captain at Moss Rose, put pen to paper on a one-year contract with Wrexham where actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are close to completing their takeover at The Racecourse, and the defender is understandably glad he made the move.

"After what happened with Macclesfield, all I really wanted was something that was more stable and not have to worry about my wages and things," said Kelleher.

"I think I have definitely got more than what I expected.

"I am just delighted for everybody at the club. It has given everybody a boost and it is a really exciting time."

But Kelleher, who has started all 12 league games this season, insists there is no room for complacency in the Reds' camp.

"Everybody, including myself, is fighting for contracts or game-time," said Kelleher.

"Everybody has got a point to prove and we really are just trying to get on with the job in hand, and that is to try and get this club back to where it belongs."

Kelleher has been a solid performer in Wrexham's back four and even captained the side for the 1-0 defeat at home to Altrincham on December 1 with Jay Harris serving a suspension and club skipper Shaun Pearson still unavailable due to injury.

"I was only filling the role while Jay and Shaun were out but it was a massive privilege to get the chance to captain another team, even if it was only for one game," said Kelleher.

"I loved every minute of it, apart from the result obviously."

While Kelleher is hoping to help Wrexham challenge for promotion, another member of his family is also targeting big prizes in the football world.

Younger brother Caoimhín has recently enjoyed a run in the Liverpool side, playing Champions League and Premier League matches for the Anfield outfit in the absence of injured first choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

"I am as proud as can be," said Kelleher.

"He has done incredible and as an older brother, I couldn't be any more prouder.

"I am just so happy for him."

When asked whether Caoimhín, who kept three successive clean sheets, has taken his chance, Fiacre, who supports Liverpool's arch rivals Manchester United, added: "Massively.

"I suppose the nice thing about the situation was there wasn't a whole lot of pressure on him.

"Everybody was willing him to do well which he has managed to do. He has shown what he can do.

"It is just incredible for him."

Fiacre has been unable to see his brother in action and neither have other members of the family living in Ireland because of the coronavirus pandemic.

"It has happened to us down the years that neither one of us can't make it to each others games.

"But I know my mum and my brothers would have loved to come over and witness it but we am just delighted that he has got to play which is the main thing."