Harvey received the warm reception as he returned to his seat after laying a wreath as part of the club’s Remembrance commemorations.

As he approached, supporters in the Macron Stand rose to applaud him before breaking into renditions of “There’s only one Shaun Harvey”.

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds was already in attendance alongside members of the Allyn family, giving him a front-row view from his box of the reception.

Fellow co-owner Rob Mac arrived later.

The scenes came after a dramatic 24 hours at Wrexham, with Michael Williamson leaving his position as chief executive on Friday after just over two years at the club.

Harvey, already a director of Wrexham AFC, was named acting chief executive following Williamson’s departure.

Michael Williamson leaves Wrexham AFC after two years.

He is no stranger to the club, having been involved throughout virtually the entire Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac era.

Harvey became a strategic adviser to the co-owners in 2021 after previously consulting for them during the takeover process.

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds before the Sky Bet Championship match at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham. (Image: Cody Froggatt/Press Association)

He later became a Wrexham AFC director in December 2023.

Shaun Harvey's journey to becoming Wrexham AFC acting CEO.

The experienced football administrator previously spent almost six years as chief executive of the English Football League, having earlier held senior roles at Leeds United and Bradford City.

Shaun Harvey's journey to becoming Wrexham AFC acting CEO.

Following Friday’s announcement, Reynolds and Rob Mac described Harvey as having been “an integral part” of Wrexham’s journey.

In a joint statement, they said: “We know Shaun will give every support to Phil Parkinson and the lads on the pitch while keeping the broader Wrexham community roaring us on.”

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac statement on Wrexham AFC CEO exit.