“We Could Pay For Referees” – Ryan Reynolds Made Audacious Claim on Wrexham’s Kit Conundrum Before Promotion

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is known for his comedic roles and business acumen, but he is also a passionate sports fan. When he and Rob McElhenney purchased Wrexham AFC, they vowed to make the club a success. Although they did an excellent job until now, an incident involving Reynolds left fans and fellow club executives stunned. In the latest installment of the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary series, Reynolds made an audacious claim regarding the Welsh soccer club’s kit dilemma. It troubled the club during their National League campaign and became the talk of the town.

The Deadpool star, along with co-owner Rob McElhenney, found themselves in a peculiar situation that demanded a unique solution. Let’s dive deeper and figure out this unexpected situation and Reynolds’ bold answer to this riddle.

Ryan Reynolds delivers an unconventional solution for Wrexham’s kit conundrum

While Wrexham was battling through the National League last season, apart from their on-field performances, another point of interest required the club’s attention. It was a matter of Wrexham’s third kit that posed a unique challenge. The National League had a strict rule against navy blue and black kits, as it could potentially clash with the all-black attire worn by referees. Wrexham’s third kit, however, was a black jersey, raising concerns among club officials.

In a meeting with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, club executive Shaun Harvey stated, “Red, home, White, away, and Black, third choice.”

Harvey continued while explaining the risk the club had taken. He added, “In the National League, you can’t have a black or navy shirt as things stand. So, we took a bit of a punt to get promoted.” Since the club had already ordered numerous black kits, the stakes were high.

Rob McElhenney, with a mischievous smile, stated, “I like taking the gamble on black because they’re cool.” However, the plot thickened when Harvey revealed a proposed rule change to the National League as he stated, “These referees need two or three different colored shirts.“

At this point, Reynolds makes an audacious claim that promises to become a defining moment in this kit conundrum. “We could pay for the referees, though. Couldn’t we pay for the referees’ jerseys? I don’t mean buy them off. Can we do that?”

 Harvey’s immediate response was simple: “No, not on camera!” and Reynolds mentioned cut!

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Wrexham aiming for another promotion

Fast forward to today, the Red Dragons have successfully secured a promotion to the EFL League Two. After a slow adjusting start to their campaign, Wrexham has found their feet back in the Football League. Their impressive record lately, which includes an 8-game unbeaten streak, along with a commendable defensive record, has now left fans dreaming of another promotion to EFL League One.

Though Wrexham pulled out of their kit conundrum smartly by earning a promotion, it was Reynolds’ bold proposal that became one of the defining moments. As Wrexham continues to grapple fans with their excellent performances in League Two, all eyes will be on Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s next move.

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