Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney promise players $353,000 bonus for earning promotion
3 years, 9 months ago

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney promise players $353,000 bonus for earning promotion

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Deadpool star Reynolds and McElhenney, who is best known for his role in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, completed their takeover of the Welsh club earlier this month. London: Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will pay Wrexham players a £250,000 bonus should the club win promotion into the Football League this season. Wrexham’s new ownership believe the incentive scheme is the most generous ever offered since the Red Dragons’ relegation from the English Football League in 2008. Executive director Humphrey Ker told the club’s official website: “Rob and Ryan wanted to recognise the players’ confidence that they can reach this season’s play-offs and provide an added financial incentive to achieve this.” Wrexham captain Shaun Pearson said: “The takeover has brought exciting times for the whole club, the town and the community and we want to bring more excitement through our achievements on the pitch too.” Reynolds and McElhenney have made a £2 million investment in the club since taking 100 per cent control from the Wrexham Supporters Trust on February 9.

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Reynolds gives Wrexham locals early Christmas gifts and watches team play with famous guests
1 week, 3 days ago

Reynolds gives Wrexham locals early Christmas gifts and watches team play with famous guests

Hindustan Times  

WREXHAM, Wales — Ryan Reynolds treated Wrexham's locals to an early Christmas gift on his latest trip to north Wales — and he brought more Hollywood celebrities along for the ride. Reynolds gives Wrexham locals early Christmas gifts and watches team play with famous guests Reynolds, who co-owns Wrexham's soccer club with Rob McElhenney, watched the team draw with Cambridge …

Brady's bunch takes the spoils in season's first 'Hollywood derby'
3 months, 1 week ago

Brady's bunch takes the spoils in season's first 'Hollywood derby'

China Daily  

Tom Brady and David Beckham in the stands at the English League One match between Birmingham City and Wrexham on Monday. ACTION IMAGES/REUTERS LONDON — NFL great Tom Brady got the better of movie stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in the unlikely surroundings of English third-tier soccer, as Birmingham beat Wrexham 3-1 in the "Hollywood derby" on Monday. Brady …

Brady's bunch takes the spoils in season's first 'Hollywood derby'
3 months, 1 week ago

Brady's bunch takes the spoils in season's first 'Hollywood derby'

China Daily  

Tom Brady and David Beckham in the stands at the English League One match between Birmingham City and Wrexham on Monday. ACTION IMAGES/REUTERS LONDON — NFL great Tom Brady got the better of movie stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in the unlikely surroundings of English third-tier soccer, as Birmingham beat Wrexham 3-1 in the "Hollywood derby" on Monday. Brady …

‘Wrexham’ owner, Phillies fanatic McElhenney enjoys ties to baseball’s top team this season
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Wrexham’ owner, Phillies fanatic McElhenney enjoys ties to baseball’s top team this season

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Rob McElhenney is usually filming something -- presently interviews for the docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham” and he’s about to wrap another season of “Mythic Quest” -- but no matter where the actor is, a Philadelphia Phillies game is just about always on. “We’re in a good position.” McElhenney has been about as much a part of the fabric …

'Always Sunny' creator Rob McElhenney on his pandemic purchase: a Welsh soccer team
6 months, 1 week ago

'Always Sunny' creator Rob McElhenney on his pandemic purchase: a Welsh soccer team

NPR  

'Always Sunny' creator Rob McElhenney on his pandemic purchase: a Welsh soccer team toggle caption FX In 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, actor, writer and producer Rob McElhenney decided that he wanted to buy a sports team. “And that resonated with me because of my love for the Eagles, the Phillies, the Sixers and the Flyers.” Sponsor Message …

Wrexham announce squad for $1MILLION tournament in USA where they could face Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund...or even a team managed by Sergio Aguero
7 months, 1 week ago

Wrexham announce squad for $1MILLION tournament in USA where they could face Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund...or even a team managed by Sergio Aguero

Daily Mail  

Wrexham will join 47 other teams in North Carolina this June to play for the $1 million prize money on offer in the annual TST 7a side tournament. Hollywood owned Wrexham, who will play in League One next season following back to back promotions will be managed by their first team coach David Jones and have former Premier League players …

Ryan Reynolds reveals 'serious business' Wrexham must deal with after promotion... but makes gaffe while trying to take aim at the NFL
7 months, 1 week ago

Ryan Reynolds reveals 'serious business' Wrexham must deal with after promotion... but makes gaffe while trying to take aim at the NFL

Daily Mail  

Wrexham was promoted for the second consecutive season to League One Ryan Reynolds is ramping up his business efforts after the Welsh football team he co-owns with Rob McElhenney, Wrexham, was promoted for the second consecutive season. Reynolds' inner-Wade Wilson is also never too far away, as the 'Deadpool' star took aim at the NFL for the sport Europeans call …

How Wrexham transformed under Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How Wrexham transformed under Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds

LA Times  

When “Welcome to Wrexham,” the Emmy-winning FX docuseries, kicks off its third season Thursday, our intrepid heroes are preparing for their first season in the fourth tier of English soccer after 15 years in the semipro National League. Funding the team’s rise, and saving the down-on-its-luck Welsh city where the club plays, was the whole point of the series when …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham schedules three games in US and Canada in July
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham schedules three games in US and Canada in July

The Hindu  

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are taking Wrexham back to the United States this summer. Details were announced in an online video on Thursday, confirming two games in California and another in Vancouver, British Columbia, as part of the Welsh club’s preparations for the English third tier next season. Wrexham will play Bournemouth in Santa Barbara on July 20, Chelsea …

Wrexham are still targeting the Premier League – but how can they afford it?
8 months ago

Wrexham are still targeting the Premier League – but how can they afford it?

New York Times  

The financial losses suffered by clubs chasing the Premier League dream are enough to make even a superhero such as Deadpool weep. Food for thought, you’d imagine, when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney next meet up in Wrexham, following this week’s clinching of a second promotion in as many seasons, taking the north Wales club into League One — one …

Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M

Associated Press  

Owning a soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Wrexham, the Welsh team bought by Reynolds and fellow Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney in 2021, released its accounts for the latest financial year on Thursday and reported that the amount owed to celebrities has risen to nearly 9 million pounds. Reynolds and McElhenney purchased Wrexham, one of the world’s …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham riding a wave of euphoria in charge through English soccer leagues
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham riding a wave of euphoria in charge through English soccer leagues

Associated Press  

WREXHAM, Wales — Three years into their unlikely ownership of Welsh soccer club Wrexham and the enthusiasm of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney is far from fading. “You come off the pitch after scoring a goal,” Wrexham striker Steven Fletcher says with a smile, “and Ryan texts you before my wife does.” Reynolds ushered in the new year …

Welcome to Wrexham, season 2 review: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney front this vapid advert masquerading as a sports documentary
1 year, 3 months ago

Welcome to Wrexham, season 2 review: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney front this vapid advert masquerading as a sports documentary

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Enter, then, actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds – …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney criticised for Wrexham flying to away matches
1 year, 4 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney criticised for Wrexham flying to away matches

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wrexham’s Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney …

Wrexham FC: How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to buy a club they’d never heard of
1 year, 5 months ago

Wrexham FC: How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to buy a club they’d never heard of

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The best place to start a Hollywood love …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney love that Wrexham moved up. They love that town more
1 year, 6 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney love that Wrexham moved up. They love that town more

LA Times  

Are Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds the g reatest owners of all time? The quadruple success story began in 2020 when the duo purchased Wrexham AFC, and like any good tale out of Tinseltown, they rolled cameras during their first year as owners, shining a spotlight on a small, profoundly fervent Welsh community in an 18 episode docuseries aptly named …

What to expect from Wrexham’s most important transfer window under Reynolds and McElhenney so far
1 year, 6 months ago

What to expect from Wrexham’s most important transfer window under Reynolds and McElhenney so far

New York Times  

Forty-six days have now elapsed since Wrexham’s season ended but the afterglow of promotion back to the Football League continues. Back-to-back promotions, a feat never achieved by Wrexham since becoming a Football League club in 1921, must be the target for a campaign that has already seen Phil Parkinson’s side installed by the bookmakers as overwhelming favourites to win the …

Wrexham plan match in co-owner McElhenney’s Philadelphia hometown
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrexham plan match in co-owner McElhenney’s Philadelphia hometown

The Hindu  

Wrexham will conclude its United States tour in co-owner Rob McElhenney’s hometown of Philadelphia, with a match against Major League Soccer team Philadelphia Union II on July 28. The star of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” along with his Marvel super-hero co-owner Ryan Reynolds, helped to raise the profile of the Welsh club through its docu-series “Welcome to Wrexham,” earning …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney warned to avoid ‘circus’ over Wrexham signings
1 year, 6 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney warned to avoid ‘circus’ over Wrexham signings

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Wrexham defender Neil Taylor has told the …

Reynolds and McElhenney owned Wrexham’s party goes on in Wales and maybe Las Vegas, too
1 year, 7 months ago

Reynolds and McElhenney owned Wrexham’s party goes on in Wales and maybe Las Vegas, too

The Hindu  

Wrexham’s celebrations aren’t over yet. The Welsh football team owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will mark its promotion to the fourth division of English football with an open-top bus parade through the city on Tuesday. “They promised us a monster one at the end of the season, if we get promoted then they are going to …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney insist they won’t lead Wrexham transfer plans
1 year, 7 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney insist they won’t lead Wrexham transfer plans

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asked about the club’s transfer plans for the summer window in an …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney ‘serious’ about Gareth Bale playing at Wrexham
1 year, 7 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney ‘serious’ about Gareth Bale playing at Wrexham

The Independent  

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Reynolds, McElhenney make audacious Wrexham offer to Bale
1 year, 7 months ago

Reynolds, McElhenney make audacious Wrexham offer to Bale

The Hindu  

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are making an audacious — and very public — bid to entice Gareth Bale out of retirement to play a season at Wrexham. Bale, a Wales great who retired after the World Cup at age 33, offered his congratulations to Wrexham’s celebrity owners following the team’s promotion to the fourth tier of English football at …

‘Sky's the limit’: Wrexham not worried about spending caps after fairytale return to EFL
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Sky's the limit’: Wrexham not worried about spending caps after fairytale return to EFL

Firstpost  

Wrexham: Wrexham’s new-found corporate appeal under the ownership of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney means the Welsh club are not concerned about spending caps in the English Football League, according to executive director Humphrey Ker. After 15 years in the National League, Wrexham were promoted back to the EFL on Saturday thanks to heavy investment from Reynolds and …

Wrexham promoted to League Two as owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watch on
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrexham promoted to League Two as owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watch on

ABC  

Wrexham FC have secured a fairytale return to the English Football League after a 15-year absence, with Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watching on as they beat Boreham Wood 3-1 to win the National League with a game to spare. Key points: Reynolds and McElhenney bought the club in late 2020 The 158-year-old club was relegated from League …

Wrexham earns promotion on wild journey under Ryan Reynolds
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrexham earns promotion on wild journey under Ryan Reynolds

Associated Press  

Ryan Reynolds held his head in his hands. Reynolds and McElhenney embraced in the directors’ box when the fulltime whistle sounded and, before long, were holding up a flag with the words: “Wrexham champions 2022-23.” They seemingly have become soccer fanatics since completing their out-of-nowhere purchase of the club for $2.5 million in 2021. “One thing that is running through …

Timeline of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of Wrexham
1 year, 8 months ago

Timeline of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of Wrexham

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wrexham are set to seal their return to …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's soccer team wins promotion to professional league
1 year, 8 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's soccer team wins promotion to professional league

NPR  

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's soccer team wins promotion to professional league Enlarge this image toggle caption Jan Kruger/Getty Images Jan Kruger/Getty Images Wrexham, the small British soccer club purchased in 2021 by American actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has won sufficient games this season to advance to a professional league for the first time in 15 years. Following …

On the brink: The scenario facing Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham
1 year, 8 months ago

On the brink: The scenario facing Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham

Associated Press  

The champagne is on ice for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. It’s simple: Wrexham has a four-point lead over Notts County in the National League and needs three points from its final two matches to guarantee promotion to League Two, which is the fourth tier of the English soccer pyramid. By gaining promotion to the 24-team League Two, Wrexham would …

Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have Wrexham on the verge of EFL
1 year, 8 months ago

Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have Wrexham on the verge of EFL

Daily Mail  

It's not every day you see two Hollywood acting stars rock up in the fifth tier of English football. In light of the dramatic story, Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know about Wrexham's takeover by Reynolds and McElhenney and how the club has developed on and off the pitch under their ownership. Hollwyood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob …

Ryan Reynolds purchases £1.5 million lavish home in Welsh village; deets inside
1 year, 8 months ago

Ryan Reynolds purchases £1.5 million lavish home in Welsh village; deets inside

Firstpost  

Years after acquiring the Wrexham Football Club with fellow actor Rob McElhenney, Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has purchased the ‘poshest’ house in the town for a whopping amount of 1.5 million pounds. According to media reports, the 46-year-old actor now owns a lavish four-bedroom property in the small Welsh village of Marford in North Wales, located around five miles away …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham pulls off thrilling win over Notts County, takes big step towards promotion
1 year, 8 months ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham pulls off thrilling win over Notts County, takes big step towards promotion

The Hindu  

Ryan Reynolds punched the air before turning to embrace Rob McElhenney as the Hollywood stars moved a big step closer to their dream of leading Welsh football team Wrexham to promotion to the English Football League Two. The pair celebrated at the end of a game that had all the thrills of a big screen blockbuster and the ultimate twist …

Wrexham thrills Hollywood owners with upset win in FA Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrexham thrills Hollywood owners with upset win in FA Cup

Associated Press  

COVENTRY, England — Welsh soccer club Wrexham thrilled its Hollywood owners by causing a big shock in the FA Cup on Saturday. A 4-3 win over Coventry in the third round of the famous old competition was Wrexham’s best result since the team, which plays in English soccer’s fifth tier, was taken over by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on the pressures of owning Wrexham
2 years, 4 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on the pressures of owning Wrexham

New York Times  

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are not your prototypical football club owners. McElhenney — best known for his portrayal of Mac on the long-running FX series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” which he co-created — openly admits he knew little to nothing about the sport until recently. Wrexham’s quest to earn promotion after spending 15 years in the National League …

Ryan Reynolds reveals Blake Lively did not approve his decision to buy Wrexham FC
2 years, 4 months ago

Ryan Reynolds reveals Blake Lively did not approve his decision to buy Wrexham FC

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ryan Reynolds has revealed that his wife …

Hollywood Stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Seal Wrexham Takeover
3 years, 10 months ago

Hollywood Stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Seal Wrexham Takeover

News 18  

Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney completed one of football’s most unlikely takeovers when they finalised their purchase of non-league minnows Wrexham on Tuesday. The Tinseltown stars have taken 100 per cent control of the National League club from the Wrexham Supporters Trust. “Together with the players, the staff, the fans, and the local community, we can now pursue …

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney complete takeover of Welsh football club Wrexham
4 years, 1 month ago

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney complete takeover of Welsh football club Wrexham

The Hindu  

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought one of the world’s oldest soccer teams on Monday and plan to document their first foray into the sport in a fly-on-the-wall TV show. In a recent call with members of the club’s supporters’ trust, Reynolds and McElhenney described Wrexham as a “sleeping giant” and outlined their vision to make the team …

Hollywood stars complete takeover of Welsh club Wrexham
4 years, 1 month ago

Hollywood stars complete takeover of Welsh club Wrexham

Associated Press  

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought one of the world’s oldest soccer teams on Monday and plan to document their first foray into the sport in a fly-on-the-wall TV show. In a recent call with members of the club’s supporters’ trust, Reynolds and McElhenney described Wrexham as a “sleeping giant” and outlined their vision to make the team …

Hollywood Stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Complete Takeover of Welsh Club Wrexham
4 years, 1 month ago

Hollywood Stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Complete Takeover of Welsh Club Wrexham

News 18  

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on Monday completed a USD 2.5 million takeover of a Welsh club that plays in the fifth tier of English soccer. In a recent call with members of the club’s supporters trust, Reynolds and McElhenney outlined their vision to make Wrexham a global force. Wrexham, which has been a fan-owned club since 2011, …

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