Ryan Reynolds Hails Wrexham AFC’s Triumph Over Colchester, Spotlighting Goal Scorers in Social Media Celebration

Published 04/06/2024, 9:25 PM EDT

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Renowned in the heart of Hollywood for his stellar career and innovative performances, Ryan Reynolds reveals another dimension to his personality beyond the glitz and glamour. A man of refined tastes, he finds solace in the simplicity of pursuits like football. Following the acquisition of Wrexham AFC alongside Rob McElhenney, Reynolds has wholeheartedly committed himself to steer the club towards a resurgence, striving to etch its name among the sports giants. In light of this commitment, the joy of victory resonates deeply with Reynolds, especially evident in Wrexham AFC's recent triumph against Colchester. 

Taking to his Instagram, the 47-year-old gave a shout-out to his team with a special nod for the standout performers of the match. 

Ryan Reynolds cheers the men of the match after Wrexham AFC’s victory

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On Saturday, Wrexham AFC secured a decisive victory against Colchester by 2-1, igniting celebrations for the weekend. Displaying a tinge of paternal pride, Reynolds promptly shared the outcome on his Instagram story, reposting the final scores and offering commendations to his team and game-changers of the evening. Specifically, he lauded Paul Mullin and Max Cleworth for their exceptional goals.

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With his belief in football's ability to craft remarkable narratives, Ryan Reynolds found this instance to be no exception. In a poignant moment, the actor celebrated Mullin's 100th goal milestone, while also applauding Cleworth for his debut goal that clinched the victory. Acknowledging the nail-biting tension and suspense of the match with the countdown for the last "four matches remaining," the 47-year-old affirmed that the exhilarating journey culminated in a well-deserved celebration for Wrexham AFC.

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Since Reynolds wastes no time in acknowledging his team's hard work, he imitates just as much energy for celebration. Hence, on the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of his acquisition of Wrexham AFC, his socials shone brightly with eyes of pride. 

Ryan Reynolds’ gratitude for Wrexham AFC

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It is no news that with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of Wrexham AFC, the team has reached new heights, both in recognition and success. This path has brought several moments of merriment for the Deadpool actor and on the 3rd anniversary of his acquisition, he did not let slide that chance to express gratitude to his team. Hence, taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle in February, the actor could not help but thank his team for these “incredible three years”

Reynolds further acknowledged his “privilege and honor” for being a part of Wrexham, the “incredible town”. Not only that, but the actor also took to his Instagram to acknowledge how this ownership made him cross paths with McElhenney and the team, which by far, has been the “greatest honor” of his life. Therefore, it is safe to say that the feelings are reciprocal since not only is the team living up to its name of Red Dragons but even making Free Guy star skip a heartbeat with their hard work and triumph. 

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What do you think of Ryan Reynolds' shout-out for Paul Mullin, Max Cleworth, and Wrexham AFC? Let us know in the comments below.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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