“Living Rent Free in That Motherf***er’s Brain” – Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney Divulge on Ugly Spat With Billy Sharp After Wrexham AFC’s Loss

It’s not every day you see Hollywood stars clashing with a seasoned striker. But that’s exactly what happened when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over Wrexham AFC. In a candid revelation, the co-chairmen have pulled back the curtain on their ugly spat with Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp, shedding light on a fiery exchange that had fans talking.

As Wrexham was battling tooth and nail for the National League title last season, the club found itself in a skirmish with Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp in an FA Cup tie. However, months after the feud, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have cleared the air surrounding the drama.

Wrexham’s ‘psychological’ victory

In a dramatic FA Cup tie against Sheffield United last season, things took a heated turn, sparking a bitter spat between Wrexham AFC and Blades striker Billy Sharp. Though the dust seemed to have settled, Wrexham AFC’s Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have reopened the book on this rivalry.

In the second season of Disney+ show, Welcome to Wrexham, Reynolds and McElhenney unveiled their side of the story, revealing the mind games that took place during that fiery encounter. Ryan Reynolds was candid, saying, “It was really interesting. It was psychology 1 on 1. It was like ‘Oh, we own you right now.’ You’re a Championship team, and second place in the Championship, you guys are amazing.” The Deadpool actor couldn’t help but savor the moment when Wrexham had gotten under Sharp’s skin.

Rob McElhenney chimed in with a hearty laugh, adding, “And this guy we just got under his skin. It was so, so wonderful to see that we got under that guy’s skin the way he did. We were living rent-free in that motherf***er’s brain.”

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Sharp’s emotions were palpable throughout the match, but it didn’t stop there. Sheffield United went on to reach the FA Cup semi-final, defeating the likes of Tottenham and Blackburn before their fairytale run ended at the hands of eventual winners, Manchester City. Meanwhile, Wrexham seized their own glory, winning the National League title and earning promotion to League Two with a record points haul.

The untold story of Wrexham vs Sharp

The two-legged FA Cup tie between Wrexham and Sheffield United ignited the fiery feud. The clash had drama both on and off the pitch. Wrexham, who were coming from a 3-3 draw in the first leg, faced a 3-1 defeat against Sheffield in the second leg, which knocked them out of the FA Cup. Sharp’s reaction to Sheffield United’s 3-1 victory spoke volumes, as he openly berated Wrexham’s players and suggested that they “shove that on their documentary.”

The tension escalated as Sharp took issue with what he considered disrespectful taunting from some Wrexham players in the lead-up to the game. He also took a swipe at the Hollywood owners, by saying, “Go make a documentary” about the clash.

As the dust settles on this unforgettable feud, it’s clear that Reynolds and McElhenney relish every moment of their ownership journey with Wrexham AFC, even the fiery ones. With Reynolds and McElhenney keeping the Wrexham tale alive, fans can’t help but relish the ongoing spectacle.

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