“Hang On to That”- Ryan Reynolds Hails a Fans’ Dedication to Wrexham AFC With This 86-Year-Old Relic

Published 08/25/2023, 3:50 PM EDT

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Ryan Reynolds is eponymous with his dedication to Wrexham AFC. The 46-year-old, who co-owns the Welsh giant along with Hollywood counterpart Rob McElhenney, has invested significantly in the club. The club, which was once on the verge of oblivion, is now at an all-time high. Additionally, football as well as Reynolds’ fans all across the globe have Wrexham at the tip of their tongues.

Wrexham’s collective fandom along with Ryan Reynolds erupted in awe when a fan showcased a team relic from the 1936 season era. The Deadpool 3 star could hardly conceal his amazement as echoed his tweet.

Ryan Reynolds shares his excitement about a rare find by a fan

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In a tweet, a long-time Wrexham fan shared a historic membership badge from the team’s 1936-1937 season. The badge, which is handed out to members of the supporters and fan club of the team, belongs to the fan’s grandfather. Wrexham, being one of the oldest English football teams, has a cherished history of fandom. Intricately connected to the history of Wrexham, the medal bears testament to the vast fandom the club holds.

Replying eagerly to the tweet, the Hollywood charm tweeted, “Wow!!!! Hang onto that.” Moreover, in recent times, most of the fan movement and club membership are online. As such, a physical relic holds immense nostalgic and sentimental value. Reynolds’ ecstatic display of joy is no surprise, as he has always given the club his all. The star’s inclination into the upliftment of the club is such a feat that it has been documented into two seasons of a documentary, the second of which lands soon.

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Meanwhile, fans of Wrexham have also resonated with Ryan Reynolds in expressing their sentiments about the unique memorabilia.

“What a find!” Wrexham fans sing in delight, awe, and amazement

Along with Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham fans were delighted at the unique find. All replies expressed deep enthusiasm and joy for the find. Fans were equally overjoyed to know that Wrexham had a unique fan following way back as now with Reynolds’ takeover. The 1936-1937 season of Wrexham AFC saw the team winning 16 games, finishing eighth on the overall table. Regardless, the find has sparked heart-warming discussions online.

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It may also not be wrong to state that Ryan Reynolds is as much of a fan as a co-owner of Wrexham AFC. The Hollywood star, along with Rob McElhenney, has given a lot to bring the team to new highs after a long time. The team recently won an EFL League Two game after 15 years. Moreover, thanks to the star power and creative wit of the Free Guy actor, the club as well as the town are now in the global spotlight. Wrexham AFC has now started tracing back to their historic highs this season after ages. Only time will tell where they stop if they ever even have to.

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What do you think of this historic find? Do you have any such sports memorabilia in your collections? Let us know in the comments below.

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Imteshal Karim

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Imteshal Karim is a Hollywood News reporter at NetflixJunkie. With a penchant for writing in multiple forms, he is a published writer with his works published in anthologies. A star at his college’s writing competitions, he loves telling a good story and hopes to tell impactful ones about the unexplored side of the Entertainment industry.

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