When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney went forth to purchase the Welsh soccer club Wrexham AFC in November 2020, there were many doubts regarding their venture. Yet their joint venture has borne impeccable results, with the soccer club securing their entry into the EFL after a 15-year absence.
Despite the club being struck with some hard times, the RR McReynolds Company’s investment has helped it come back. Even on Instagram, Reynolds is often seen promoting the soccer club and even went on to launch the Emmy-winning docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham. While some still doubt Reynolds’ intentions, the manager of the club recently stated how the Deadpool star’s involvement is more than just a celebrity stunt.
Wrexham Manager Claims Ryan Reynolds Has a Lot More to Give
Just like an actor dons several roles in their career, Ryan Reynolds too has taken several roles in his real life. Apart from being a successful actor, writer, and producer, Reynolds is a pretty successful businessman. The actor has invested in companies like Aviation Gin, Mint Mobile and is also the owner of the production company, Maximum Effort.
Yet it is his business venture to acquire the Welsh soccer club, Wrexham AFC that has garnered the most attention. The club, before Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased it, languished in the fifth division of English soccer ever since 2008. But ever since their purchase, despite significant losses, the club has benefitted greatly from the two Hollywood stars’ efforts.
In a recent interview with BBC, the Wrexham manager, Phil Parkinson remarked how the Deadpool star and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star are in the game for a long time.
“Last year when we got promotion I felt there were a lot more chapters to be written… “I firmly believe that’s still [the case] now.”
Parkinson further added concerning the team’s recent win,
“They deserve a lot of credit obviously because the support they’ve given myself and all the staff and the backing they give all the players as well.”
Adding on that owning a soccer club is never easy, Parkinson’s kind words only indicate that Reynolds is in this for the long run.
Ryan Reynolds Celebrates Wrexham Promotion
After years of underperforming and battling some tumultuous times, it has been a been amazing run for Wrexham AFC ever since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased the club. The publicity and attention that the club has received ever since has been an immense help for their game.
And now the twin efforts of Reynolds and McElhenney have been fruitful as the club secured promotion to League Two last tear and just secured an amazing win of 6-0 over Forest Green Rovers. This meant Wrexham would be playing in League One from next season.
Celebrating the club’s win, Reynolds posted on Instagram,
“A few years ago, if you had told me I would be crying tears of joy over a football match taking place in North Wales, you would be @robmcelhenney [Rob McElhenney]. Congrats to @wrexham_afc and to my co-chairman in crime. Double up the town! This is the ride of our lives.”
This post by the actor is just one example of how invested he is in the soccer club’s success. With Wrexham AFC potentially all set for a bright future, fans of the club are looking forward to seeing more from the team in the coming years.
Welcome to Wrexham can be streamed on Disney+.
