Ryan Reynolds just had an awkward video call with Sir Alex Ferguson. Now that he and producer Rob McElhenney have purchased the Wrexham team together, football is a central part of their lives. Not only do they own the team, but the duo also restored the club’s old glory and make it a household name.

While the club has a long way to be named on the A list, they are going to face the Manchester United giants this year. Bracing and hyping up the exciting match, the owners conducted a video call with the legendary former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. But a chat with the supposedly intimidating coach did not go as expected.

What did Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney discuss with Sir Alex Ferguson?

The former Scottish football manager gained the title of Sir for the right reason. Being known for his down-to-earth but decisive personality, even Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney could not help but feel nervous. Manchester United uploaded a video on YouTube where the Wrexham owners were on a video call along with Sir Ferguson. But while the two chatted, he just stared at them with no response. Intimidated by the silence, they made up an excuse about McElhenney having a hair appointment and cut off the call. “I panicked“, said Reynolds as his co-owner shockingly asked what just happened.

After the call ended, Sir Ferguson’s assistant asked him how the video call went. He simply replied that the two were on mute and he could not actually hear the two speak. The hilarious video was obviously a planned one and likely an idea by the Wrexham duo. But it was all to announce that Wrexham will be playing against Manchester United at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on July 25th.

While the Club may not be as big as Manchester United, the friendly match should give them a boost. The credit for which would go to its new owners.

Wrexham AFC is returning to its old glory since the takeover

Wrexham AFC was purchased by Reynolds and McElhenney for £2 million in 2021. Since then, they began the Welcome to Wrexham docuseries, pushed for the live telecast of the matches, and restored the team’s fan following. They even collaborate for social causes to promote their club. In under two years, they have managed to penetrate the world of Welsh soccer. The excitement for their match in July will continue to build meanwhile.

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