Gary Neville Gives Due Credit to Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney for Wrexham’s Historic Rise

Published 06/26/2023, 2:30 PM EDT

via Imago

Before Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over Wrexham AFC, the club was in a lot of trouble. However, the picture suddenly changed when the Dragons came back to the game with a historic victory after 15 years. Although the players gave it their all with their extremely hard work, the owners of the club also got the due credit for this Phoenix-like rise of the club from Gary Neville. 

The former player, Gary Neville, is the co-owner of Salford City. The ex-international talked to The Guardian about many things, including the rise of Wrexham AFC. Just like Wrexham’s own docuseries, Salford also has its own documentary that records each and every moment of the club. During his conversation, the football pundit talked about Wrexham’s rocking comeback and gave credit to the owners of the club.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

He explained in the pyramid of English football, one could play at the lower tiers and then enter the Premier League. However, if one lost that, they had lost everything. Praising clubs like Wrexham, Luton, and Stockport, Neville added what these clubs had done was the thing that made football special. Talking about the rise of the Dragons in the previous league, the 48-year-old said these clubs challenged the prejudices.

DIVE DEEPER

130 Years Ago? Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham AFC Ties Go Way Back to 19th Century Claims ‘Deadpool’ Actor

over 1 year ago

The Wrexham owners received appreciation for the club’s revival. Now, they are ready to welcome Salford to their SToK Racecourse on the 14th of October. Not only this legendary former Manchester United player but also the manager of the club praised the efforts of the duo while making sure their dream for the club was in safe hands.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney get the security of their dreams ahead of League Two

The world’s third-oldest professional football club stunned the world with their recent victory. The club is thriving along with the entire Welsh community rejoicing in this progress. However, once the club owners revealed their ultimate dream for the club: to see Wrexham in the Premier League. Recently, the manager of the club, Phil Parkinson, admitted the players were motivated.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

He also praised the Hollywood celebrities’ choice of getting the perfect players on the team. Now, as Parkinson revealed, the players had been training hard to kill it in the next season as well.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

DIVE DEEPER

Ryan Reynolds “Annoyed” as ‘Deadpool 3’ Refrains Him From Witnessing the Beginning of Wrexham AFC’s League Two Beginning

over 1 year ago

With the comments about Wrexham AFC’s success, Gary Neville also hyped up the hopes of Wrexham fans. Are you also one of them? What are your thoughts about Neville’s comments about the club’s victory? Let us know in the comments below.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

ADVERTISEMENT

Neha Chande

undefined articles

Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer.

ADVERTISEMENT

EDITORS' PICK