“You are all very important to us”- Rob McElhenney Wins Hearts With His Pep Talk to Wrexham AFC Women

Published 10/08/2023, 10:28 AM EDT

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When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney entered into the realm of sports through a multi-million dollar deal to secure Wrexham AFC, despite their lack of experience, the two knew to invest in Wrexham AFC’s Women. The dynamic co-owners made a resolute promise to prioritize the women’s team, a decision that is paying rich dividends today. This decision bore fruit surprisingly early as the women’s team etched their success on paper even before the men’s team could get promoted to the English Premier League.

Reynolds and McElhenney’s foresight in harnessing the potential of the women’s team underscored their visionary approach to revitalizing Wrexham AFC. However, it was not just foresight. A clip from the Welcome to Wrexham docuseries reveals just how the owners, specifically McElhenney, hyped up the team.

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The Hollywood pioneers who made a blockbuster entry into Wrexham AFC are notorious for bringing joy to every room they step into. And their fans all around the world got to witness this through a clip of Rob McElhenney from the second season of the sensational sports docuseries Welcome to Wrexham. The Wrexham co-owner stepped in to have a chat with the women’s team and brought their spirits up by joking with them. But he soon kept the jokes aside to ensure them that they were very important to him and Reynolds. “You are all very important to us,” he said.

Reynolds had once said that Wrexham AFC’s most noble achievement is the locker-room culture. While many did not understand him then, McElhenney’s interaction with the team beyond the field has painted a great image. To support both the men’s and the women’s teams of a football club that was considered done and dusted is one of the brightest badges on the Wrexham AFC owners’ shoulders.

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While the clip only featured Rob McElhenney giving the team a pep talk, Ryan Reynolds has also been an active supporter of the Wrexham AFC’s women’s team.

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This is the second time that Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have put forth a riveting tale of football equipped with wins, losses, inspiration, and a bit of Hollywood magic. While the first season focused on the town and their connection with the once legendary team, the second also tells the story of the women’s team. And how both the owners were truly the best thing to have happened to not just the Wrexham AFC Women but also Welsh women’s soccer.

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The other half of the football club, Reynolds, has been one of their greatest supporters since the very beginning. However, Reynolds’ love for Wrexham AFC Women comes from much a deeper place than just being the owner of the club. The 46-year-old actor comes from a home with four daughters. His intention with the Wrexham AFC Women is not just to revolutionize the Welsh club, but also to set an example for his daughters.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Meet Aliza Siddiqui, a Hollywood News reporter at Netflix Junkie. Her love affair with Hollywood began with Anne Hathaway and The Princess Diaries, but it was the thrilling climax of Don’t Look Up that cemented her infatuation with the industry and its filmmaking. Aliza's journey into entertainment reporting began with her time at Otakukart, where she wrote over a thousand articles.

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