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Credits: IMAGO Wrexham v Boreham Wood – Vanarama National League – The Racecourse Ground Wrexham s Paul Mullin celebrates with the trophy after promotion to the EFL following the Vanarama National League match at The Racecourse Ground, Wrexham. Picture date: Saturday April 22, 2023. EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUKxIRL Copyright: xMartinxRickettx 71864070
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney changed the fortunes of Wrexham when they took over in November 2020. Apart from the fiscal stability, the duo brought in much-needed exposure thanks to their media activities. Be it social media content or the documentary “Welcome to Wrexham”; the duo’s impetus in making Wrexham desirable is much evident. The Red Dragons’ star forward Paul Mullin also confirmed this in a recent interview.
Wrexham’s star striker reveals the trouble Red Dragons’ management had to go through to sign him
A couple of years ago, Paul Mullin played a pivotal role in promoting Cambridge United to League 1. Many expected the Welsh to say with Cambridge but he made heads scratch when he turned them down and instead joined the Red Dragons who were two divisions below Cambridge.
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In a recent interview, the Welshman finally opened up on the bold decision. As per Mullin, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and the rest of Wrexham management had to do a lot of convincing and promises. He finally agreed to them and luckily, the decision has proved to be fruitful so far.

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July 23, 2023, Los Angeles, California, United States: Wrexham AFC forward Paul Mullin L and LA Galaxy II midfielder Ascel Essengue in actions during an International Friendly, Länderspiel, Nationalmannschaft soccer match between Wrexham AFC and LA Galaxy II in Carson, Calif at Dignity Health Sports Park. Final score Wrexham AFC 4 – LA Galaxy II 0 Los Angeles United States – ZUMAs197 20230723_zab_s197_019 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
“They had to win me over in terms of what the plans were for the Club,” Mullin revealed. “I had to buy into that and believe what they were telling me. Everything they’ve promised me, they’ve stuck to.”
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When you have American showbiz celebrities as owners, it’s only natural that people would doubt their genuineness. After all, soccer isn’t that mainstream in America. The same doubts were raised against Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as well. However, their endearing actions manage to silence all their critics.
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Paul Mullin in a recent interview was again quipped about their genuine interest in football to which the Welsh striker defended them vociferously. He denied allegations of facade and confirmed their authenticity.
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“They genuinely care,” said Paul. “It’s not a façade or fake for the television; it’s nothing like that. They’ll text and ask how the family are, or how you’re feeling going into the next game and general chit-chat to keep in touch.”
All said and done, the duo of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have done an amazing job with Wrexham. Here’s hoping they continue on this upward trajectory and ignore all the haters.
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