Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney warned to avoid ‘circus’ over Wrexham signings
1 year, 9 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 club’s Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds to stay clear of signing big-name “over the hill” players and avoid a “circus”. Wrexham’s promotion has seen them linked with several prominent names, among them former Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale, who McElhenney and Reynolds attempted to lure out of retirement. “So I’d say to Wrexham, stay clear and go for players who know the league and have been successful in it, players who are hungry to get higher up.” open image in gallery Former Wales international Neil Taylor has offered words of advice for Wrexham’s owners Taylor, who grew up in north Wales at nearby Ruthin, predicts Wrexham will mount another strong promotion challenge in League Two next season. “But they’ve got to be careful who they get through the door because, in my mind, there’s no bigger pull than Wrexham below the Championship.” open image in gallery Wrexham celebrated a hard-fought promotion from the National League Taylor was 19 when he was part of the Wrexham side relegated from the EFL in 2008 and he admires McElhenney and Reynolds for their impact on the football club and the wider community in general.

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McElhenney praises 'brilliant show of humanity' after medical incident at Wycombe-Wrexham game
2 weeks ago

McElhenney praises 'brilliant show of humanity' after medical incident at Wycombe-Wrexham game

Hindustan Times  

HIGH WYCOMBE, England — Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney praised a “brilliant show of humanity” from visiting supporters and Wycombe after it was confirmed that a fan who suffered a medical incident during Saturday’s game in English soccer’s third tier is now recovering in hospital. A statement on Wrexham’s website on Sunday provided an update on the fan, saying: “Wrexham can …

Wrexham player Elliot Lee hospitalised after road incident on way home from match
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wrexham player Elliot Lee hospitalised after road incident on way home from match

The Hindu  

Wrexham midfielder Elliot Lee was taken to the hospital after being involved in what the Welsh club described as a “road traffic incident” on the way home from a match, the team said Wednesday. Lee, one of Wrexham’s top players, “suffered no major injuries” in the incident, which took place after a 1-0 home win over Bolton in the quarterfinals …

Wrexham’s celebrity owners will have to wait to see their team playing in Europe
2 months ago

Wrexham’s celebrity owners will have to wait to see their team playing in Europe

Associated Press  

Wrexham playing in Europe? The Welsh soccer club owned by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney competes in the English league system but was hoping to be allowed to participate in the Welsh League Cup, which has been granted a qualification spot for the UEFA Conference League. “It was noted,” the FA said in a statement, “that it is …

How Wrexham’s James McClean went from a car crash to starring against Birmingham in 36 hours
2 months, 1 week ago

How Wrexham’s James McClean went from a car crash to starring against Birmingham in 36 hours

New York Times  

Wrexham have developed a happy knack for delivering Hollywood endings since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney first rode into town. Though the lack of a fairytale plotline wasn’t for the want of trying and, in true dramatic Wrexham fashion, it was the team’s heroic captain, James McClean, who just 36 hours earlier had been involved in a car crash, that …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham face Tom Brady’s Birmingham in Hollywood derby
2 months, 1 week ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham face Tom Brady’s Birmingham in Hollywood derby

The Independent  

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Wrexham 1 Birmingham 1: No Reynolds, McElhenney or Brady, but promotion battle intensifies
2 months, 1 week ago

Wrexham 1 Birmingham 1: No Reynolds, McElhenney or Brady, but promotion battle intensifies

New York Times  

Wrexham and Birmingham City battled to a 1-1 draw in a potentially crucial match in the League One promotion fight. Ollie Rathbone gave Wrexham the lead inside nine minutes, only for Lyndon Dykes’ header to be deflected in to put Birmingham level nine minutes later. Nor did all-time NFL great and Birmingham minority shareholder Tom Brady put in an appearance, …

Wrexham Transfer DealSheet: What to expect in the January window
3 months ago

Wrexham Transfer DealSheet: What to expect in the January window

New York Times  

Phil Parkinson could have been forgiven for turning to former British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan for inspiration when facing questions on the upcoming winter transfer window. Okonkwo’s recovery, together with Matty James signing a new contract until 2026 after initially joining on a short-term deal amid another injury nightmare in midfield, means the main focus over the coming weeks can …

Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum brave the blustery Wales weather as they head to local pub before latest football match
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum brave the blustery Wales weather as they head to local pub before latest football match

Daily Mail  

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum braved the blustery and wet Wrexham weather as they were seen leaving a local pub in Wales together on Saturday. Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum braved the blustery and wet Wrexham weather as they were seen leaving a local pub in Wales together on Saturday The pair were seen making their …

Reynolds gives Wrexham locals early Christmas gifts and watches team play with famous guests
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney snap up former Man United academy starlet as Wrexham push for third straight promotion
5 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney snap up former Man United academy starlet as Wrexham push for third straight promotion

Daily Mail  

The 33-year-old was a free agent having played in the Championship last season Wrexham's Hollywood owners have landed the midfielder on a short-term deal Ambitious Wrexham have moved to solve a potential midfield crisis by signing free agent Matty James on a short-term contract. Matty James has been drafted to Wrexham to provide cover for the side's injury-hit midfield The …

Brady's bunch takes the spoils in season's first 'Hollywood derby'
6 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'
6 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 …

Glamorgan excited by potential investment from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Glamorgan excited by potential investment from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

The Independent  

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Wrexham 3 Wycombe 2: Hollywood in town, a hit in the States and an underrated strike force?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrexham 3 Wycombe 2: Hollywood in town, a hit in the States and an underrated strike force?

New York Times  

Wrexham’s return to League One after 19 years away brought Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney out to play, as the club’s co-owners flew in to watch the opening-day clash with Wycombe Wanderers. As CBS Sports kicked off its new four-year deal to show games from the three divisions of the EFL in the U.S. with a dozen live matches across …

Wrexham is halfway to the Premier League under Ryan Reynolds. Expect things to get much tougher now
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wrexham is halfway to the Premier League under Ryan Reynolds. Expect things to get much tougher now

The Independent  

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Wrexham in Deadpool & Wolverine: Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer’s cameos explained
8 months ago

Wrexham in Deadpool & Wolverine: Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer’s cameos explained

New York Times  

The release of comic book movie Deadpool & Wolverine is still a day away as Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer takes to the stage in a Canadian theatre that, appropriately considering what is about to be discussed, sits just a 10-minute walk away from Ryan Reynolds’ old secondary school. “Though if you blink, you might miss me.” Cameo or not, Palmer …

Wrexham's Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney 'express interest in buying stake in Hundred franchise ahead of the competition's reboot in 2025'
8 months, 1 week ago

Wrexham's Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney 'express interest in buying stake in Hundred franchise ahead of the competition's reboot in 2025'

Daily Mail  

Wrexham's Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are reportedly interested in investing in a new sport. According to The Sun, they are now keen on moving into cricket, and have held talks with the English Cricket Board over buying a stake in Hundred franchise Welsh Fire. Wrexham's owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are reportedly interested in buying a …

‘Wrexham’ owner, Phillies fanatic McElhenney enjoys ties to baseball’s top team this season
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'Wrexham' owner, Phillies fanatic McElhenney enjoys ties to baseball's top team this season
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Rob McElhenney still hoping to convince Gareth Bale to come out of retirement and join Wrexham
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rob McElhenney still hoping to convince Gareth Bale to come out of retirement and join Wrexham

New York Times  

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has not given up hope of seeing Gareth Bale play for Wrexham, saying “the offer is still on the table”. Last year, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid forward sent Wrexham a message of congratulations after they sealed promotion to the Football League as National League champions, with McElhenney jokingly saying “I won’t spend four …

Dear Tom Brady and Birmingham… this is what you can learn from Wrexham
10 months, 1 week ago

Dear Tom Brady and Birmingham… this is what you can learn from Wrexham

New York Times  

Dear Tom, So, the 24th and final members of next season’s League One are known. Crawley Town and their 6,134-capacity Broadfield Stadium will host your Birmingham City in the third tier of the EFL at some point in the next 12 months after triumphing in Sunday’s League Two play-off final. Crawley’s Broadfield Stadium, where Birmingham will play a League One …

Wrexham announce squad for $1MILLION tournament in USA where they could face Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund...or even a team managed by Sergio Aguero
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney say they have ‘no dignity’ when it comes to retirement in Welcome to Wrexham
11 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney say they have ‘no dignity’ when it comes to retirement in Welcome to Wrexham

The Independent  

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How Wrexham transformed under Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
11 months 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 …

Rob McElhenney says he’s ‘significantly in the red’ on Wrexham AFC investment
11 months ago

Rob McElhenney says he’s ‘significantly in the red’ on Wrexham AFC investment

The Independent  

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‘Welcome to Wrexham’ returns for a ‘nail-biter’ season, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney say
11 months ago

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ returns for a ‘nail-biter’ season, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney say

Associated Press  

Four years after purchasing Wales’ Wrexham A.F.C., Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney seem to have no regrets about their investment — despite the high costs of ownership. REYNOLDS: Absolutely, but what we’re most excited about with respect to season three is that as the episodes are finished, we will get closer and closer to continuity with the actual football season …

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

How Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney celebrated back-to-back promotions
11 months, 1 week ago

How Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney celebrated back-to-back promotions

New York Times  

There ain’t no party like a Wrexham party. Some had arrived sporting cardboard cut-out masks of Parkinson, executive director Humphrey Ker and even Wrexham’s longest-serving member of staff, club secretary Geraint Parry, plus a few Disney characters. Winners get dinners & beers x pic.twitter.com/fYYPa3O0Ud — Fat Boar Wxm April 14, 2024 Elliot Lee, also named in that team of the …

Wrexham are still targeting the Premier League – but how can they afford it?
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Co-owner Ryan Reynolds celebrates Wrexham promotion to third-tier as Welsh club seals rise from League Two
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Co-owner Ryan Reynolds celebrates Wrexham promotion to third-tier as Welsh club seals rise from League Two

ABC  

The sequel turned out to be just as good for Wrexham. League Two Stockport Played 43, 86 points Wrexham Played 44, 82 points Mansfield Town Played 43, 79 points MK Dons Played 44, 74 points Crewe Alexandria, Played 44, 70 points Barrow, Played 42, 67 points * Top three teams are promoted, next four compete in playoffs for final promotion …

Wrexham seal latest Hollywood ending with promotion to League One
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrexham seal latest Hollywood ending with promotion to League One

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. Celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney helped the club return to …

Ryan Reynolds celebrates ‘ride of our lives’ as Wrexham gains promotion to English 3rd division
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ryan Reynolds celebrates ‘ride of our lives’ as Wrexham gains promotion to English 3rd division

Associated Press  

WREXHAM, Wales — The sequel turned out to be just as good for Wrexham. The Welsh team co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds clinched promotion to the third tier of English soccer thanks to a 6-0 home win over Forest Green on Saturday. Wrexham needed to both beat Forest Green and see MK Dons and Barrow drop points in order to …

Wrexham promoted to League One after 6-0 win over Forest Green Rovers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrexham promoted to League One after 6-0 win over Forest Green Rovers

New York Times  

Wrexham have secured promotion to League One, the third tier of English football, after a 6-0 victory over Forest Green Rovers at the Racecourse Ground. MK Dons lost 4-1 at home against third-placed Mansfield Town, who now require two points from their final three league games to clinch the third automatic promotion slot from League Two into League One. GO …

Wrexham now just two wins away from another Hollywood promotion finale
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrexham now just two wins away from another Hollywood promotion finale

The Independent  

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are owed £9m by Wrexham football club - after the Hollywood stars helped the Welsh side's value to rocket by £7m since buying it
1 year ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are owed £9m by Wrexham football club - after the Hollywood stars helped the Welsh side's value to rocket by £7m since buying it

Daily Mail  

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are owed nearly £9million by Wrexham football club - after the Hollywood stars helped the Welsh side's value to rocket by £7million since buying it. Wrexham said financial losses suffered since the takeover in February 2021 by It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia creator McElhenney and Deadpool actor Reynolds should not be repeated due to the …

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

REVEALED: Wrexham's soaring value since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the Welsh club as they push for promotion into League One
1 year ago

REVEALED: Wrexham's soaring value since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the Welsh club as they push for promotion into League One

Daily Mail  

Wrexham's value has rocketed by £7million since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney arrived. The Welsh club's profile has grown significantly since Reynolds and McElhenney arrived, not least because of the success of the 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary. Wrexham's value has soared by £7million since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the club for £2m in February …

Ryan Reynolds accuses Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney of 'reckless spending' in new sponsorship announcement... as fans joke they are 'already lining up that League One money'
1 year ago

Ryan Reynolds accuses Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney of 'reckless spending' in new sponsorship announcement... as fans joke they are 'already lining up that League One money'

Daily Mail  

Wrexham owners take to social media to announce new partner in funny video Ryan Reynolds has mocked Rob McElhenney's 'reckless spending' as Wrexham announced a new partner with an amusing video on social media. The Hollywood A-listers, and co-owners of the League Two side posted a video to the club's social media accounts to announce the arrival of American bank …

Boyzone to follow in Ryan Reynolds footsteps and film a Wrexham-style TV documentary after purchasing sixth-tier Chorley FC
1 year, 1 month ago

Boyzone to follow in Ryan Reynolds footsteps and film a Wrexham-style TV documentary after purchasing sixth-tier Chorley FC

Daily Mail  

Boyzone are the latest celebrities to purchase a football club. Boyzone are set to follow in Ryan Reynold's footsteps with a Wrexham-style TV series after purchasing sixth-tier Chorley FC Actor Ryan, who owns Wrexham FC with Rob McElhenney, star in Disney+ Welcome To Wrexham docuseries which tracks their journey in ownership 'It’s about getting the club into a financially successful …

Parents of disabled Wrexham fan, four, are 'blown away' after owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mcelhenney donate £10,000 so they can adapt their home
1 year, 1 month ago

Parents of disabled Wrexham fan, four, are 'blown away' after owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mcelhenney donate £10,000 so they can adapt their home

Daily Mail  

The parents of a disabled four-year-old suffering with a rare brain disorder have been left 'blown away' after receiving a £10,000 donation from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to adapt their home to suit his needs. Aaron and Charlotte Perrin's son Louis was born with a genetic condition called TUBA1A Louis is a keen supporter of Wrexham AFC and his …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham mission statement – how are they doing three years on?
1 year, 1 month ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham mission statement – how are they doing three years on?

New York Times  

Considering how much has changed at Wrexham since one of football’s most unexpected takeovers was confirmed, it barely seems believable that just 36 months have passed. The club’s revenue in the 2023-24 season is forecast to top £20million thanks to a series of lucrative sponsorship deals made possible by the global success of the documentary. Wrexham’s success in exploiting the …

Wrexham journey looks so good Boyzone want Chorley to follow us – Phil Parkinson
1 year, 1 month ago

Wrexham journey looks so good Boyzone want Chorley to follow us – Phil Parkinson

The Independent  

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Blackburn survive early Wrexham scare to set up FA Cup clash with Newcastle
1 year, 2 months ago

Blackburn survive early Wrexham scare to set up FA Cup clash with Newcastle

The Independent  

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Wrexham’s quiet transfer window is just par for the course
1 year, 2 months ago

Wrexham’s quiet transfer window is just par for the course

New York Times  

A fortnight into the January transfer window and no new arrivals have graced the world’s oldest international stadium still in use, Wrexham’s SToK Cae Ras. “We tried to get Elliot earlier in that summer but it didn’t quite happen,” says Parkinson, when talking about a midfielder who has since netted 28 goals in 81 appearances. Parkinson’s patience paid off when …

Wrexham’s Hollywood owners revel in the team’s latest big win in FA Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Wrexham’s Hollywood owners revel in the team’s latest big win in FA Cup

Associated Press  

SHREWSBURY, England — Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney appear to have FA Cup fever — just like their soccer club Wrexham. That would excite Reynolds and McElhenney, who bought Wrexham for $2.5 million in 2021 and made the club the subject of popular fly-on-the-wall TV documentary “Welcome to Wrexham.” They have become keen soccer fans as a result, with “Deadpool” …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham riding a wave of euphoria in charge through English soccer leagues
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham riding a wave of euphoria in charge through English soccer leagues
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds push on with Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground plans
1 year, 4 months ago

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds push on with Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground plans

The Independent  

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What next for Welcome to Wrexham? Season three must buck sports documentary trends
1 year, 4 months ago

What next for Welcome to Wrexham? Season three must buck sports documentary trends

New York Times  

It was a laudable attempt by the team behind Welcome to Wrexham to create an element of suspense for the final episode of series two by adding a question mark to a long-standing supporters’ battle cry. How does Welcome to Wrexham stay fresh amid an increasingly cluttered market that has seen Huddersfield Town, Sheffield United and Burnley go down the …

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