The story of how Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney became passionate soccer club owners is quite interesting. The Hollywood actors took over a fifth-tier club playing in the non-football league in Wales in February 2021. Their sole goal was to make the club a force to reckon with.
Wrexham AFC embarked on a journey of promotion fueled by their celebrity owners. It was a perfect Hollywood ending for the Red Dragons and now the documentary ‘Welcome to Wrexham 2’ will cover the promotion story.
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They missed out narrowly on promotion last season. Wrexham players looked determined this season for the promotion. And they did the job in front of their proud owners at the Racecourse Stadium against the best defense of the National League. It was a record-breaking season for the Red Dragons. They now have the most points in a single National League season with a game to go.
Ryan Reynolds was excited to see his team getting the ultimate prize, league title, and promotion.
Ryan Reynolds hails Wrexham AFC players
The win left the Deadpool star speechless. He was seen shedding tears in excitement after the sensational 3-1 victory against Boreham Wood at the Racecourse Stadium. Reynolds shared his feelings with BT Sport after the game.
"Why Wrexham? This is exactly why Wrexham!"
"Paul Mullin is one of the greatest football players in the world!"@VancityReynolds and @RMcElhenney react to @Wrexham_AFC's return to the Football League 🥳 pic.twitter.com/buptb00lOX
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 22, 2023
He said, “I’m not sure I can process what happened tonight. I’m still a little speechless. One thing that’s running through my head over and over again is people saying, ‘Why Wrexham? why Wrexham?’ This is exactly why Wrexham. Happening right now is why.”
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It seems like Reynolds is happy about his investment into the world’s third-oldest club with Rob McElhenney. He is proud of the efforts players and other staff have put into this season. Wrexham will earn $1.4 million for their promotion to the Football League Two without playing a game.
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Reynolds will now focus on the next season with Wrexham. He was also present when the women’s team won the league title. It was an inspiring performance from the men’s team after the women’s team won the playoff to play in the top division of Wales soccer. Reynolds and McElhenney will see both their teams playing in the higher division next season.
What are your thoughts on Wrexham’s epic run this season? Sound off in the comments.