It was a historic match day like none other at the Racecourse. Fans were geared up for the Wrexham AFC match against Boreham Wood, hoping to secure their spot in the English Football League. It was a historic night for Wrexham fans and players alike, many of whom had been supporting the team for over fifty years.
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Little did they know, Hollywood star Paul Rudd was in their midst. The Ant-Man star made his way from the quantum realm to the Welsh town of Wrexham. His anticipation and excitement were high before the match even started.
Paul Rudd was excited to be there
Hours before kickoff, Paul Rudd was seen chatting with The Turf landlord Wayne Jones and North Wales Live reporter Tommy Lewis. His enthusiasm for Wrexham’s match was clear. Rudd proclaimed his allegiance to Wrexham and expressed excitement saying, “Wrexham all the way. Exciting thing to be here”.
Hollywood star Paul Rudd enjoying a day out to watch Wrexham! 👀 pic.twitter.com/xK1U16HZeC
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) April 22, 2023
He even expressed enthusiasm at the possibility of the town’s team winning the match. “It’s the greatest thing that can happen to a town – having your team win,” said Rudd. Little did Rudd know that the victory The Red Dragons would secure that night would forever be solidified in the clubs’ history.
Wrexham finally achieved the dream
Wrexham’s fate was sealed when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased the team in 2020. Although Wrexham had been struggling for years, the takeover reinvigorated the team and its players. Relegation was not an option, and the team maintained its top spot in the National League this season.
Come deciding game against Boreham Wood, the team came out with vigor and determination as Wrexham won the match 3-1 win. The entire Welsh town celebrated the historic victory as fans flooded onto the pitch after the final whistle. Paul Rudd, Reynolds, and McElhenney were among the fans at the epic win, each no-doubt ecstatic at the long-awaited successes of their beloved Wrexham FC.
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I have no words other than THANK YOU pic.twitter.com/X4T7lhnsXr
— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) April 23, 2023
The victory was truly a remarkable and momentous event, not just for local fans, but also for the Hollywood duo of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. After years of hard work, the team finally attained their goal, and Rudd’s anticipation proved to be true. It was, indeed, “the greatest thing that can happen to a town”.
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