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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are savouring the sweet smell of victory after Wrexham AFC, the Welsh soccer team they purchased in 2021, has logged a major win that’s propelled the team back into the English Football League for the first time in more than a decade.
The team’s comeback under the ownership of Reynolds and McElhenney has made headlines around the world, with the team’s 3-1 win over Boreham Wood on Saturday earning the kind of respect that Wrexham hasn’t experienced in a long time, with television viewers following all the behind-the-scenes drama in the FX docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham”.
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Following the win, the co-owners shared their thoughts with BT Sport.
“I’m not sure I can actually process what happened tonight, I’m still a little speechless. People said at the beginning: ‘Why Wrexham, why Wrexham?’ This is exactly why Wrexham. What’s happening right now is why,” said Reynolds.
“I think we can hear how it feels to the town and that’s what’s most important to us,” added McElhenney. “I think this is a moment of catharsis for them and celebration and for us to be welcomed into their community and to be welcomed into this experience has been the honour of my life.”
To mark the occasion, Reynolds took to Instagram to celebrate with his 48.9 million followers.
“Everything I own smells like champagne, beer and grass,” Reynolds wrote, accompanying a photo of himself kissing the national league league trophy, held by a beaming McElhenney.
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“I’m still somewhere between giggling and sobbing,” Reynolds added. “This town and this sport is one of
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Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McEllenney attend the FYC Red Carpet For FX’s Welcome To Wrexham at The Television Academy on Saturday (April 29) in Los Angeles.
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Paul Rudd captured a sweet moment between Wrexham A.F.C. owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as the club were promoted to the English Football League over the weekend.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are riding high and nursing hangovers after celebrating a made-for-Hollywood win by the Wrexham Football Club, of which they serve as co-owners. On Saturday, Wrexham secured its promotion back to the English Football League after a 15-year absence. Reynolds and McElhenney, who took control of the Welsch team in 2021, each shared a video of the emotionally-charged moment on their Instagram pages. «I don't remember this moment at all.
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A massive win. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are happy soccer team owners after Wrexham AFC was promoted to the English Football League for the first time in 15 years.
postgame press conference with the team’s star goalkeeper Ben Foster. “Foster!” Reynolds yelled as he waded through the reporters, “Jersey, now!” “It stinks, honestly!” Foster replied with a grin. “It absolutely stinks!” When asked by a reporter if he was going to sell Foster’s shirt online, Reynolds stuffed the jersey into the back of his pants and said, “Listen, I work in show business, we fall on hard times!” before scampering off.“He texted me earlier! He’s so hungry for the shirt! He’s like, ‘Don’t throw that into the crowd.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were seen in tears as they watched Wrexham AFC secure a long-awaited promotion into the English Football League last night (April 22).The Welsh football team returned to League Two after a 15-year absence with a 3-1 victory over Borehamwood. Both Reynolds and McElhenney were in attendance.
Paul Rudd showed up to support fellow Marvel star Ryan Reynolds at the Vanarama National League on Saturday (April 22) in Wrexham, Wales.