Welsh football fans have come around to having Ryan Reynolds as the co-owner of their home team Wrexham AFC. Find out why they love him

“It’s like winning the lottery” Welsh Football Fans Absolutely Adore Ryan Reynolds, Co-owner of Wrexham AFC

It is no secret that Ryan Reynolds is one of the most loved celebrities in
Hollywood. From his quirky films to his goofy and hilarious public persona, the
industry and fans alike enjoy his antics. Not only is the Canadian actor an
impeccable performer, but he is also an incredibly smart entrepreneur. He has
several businesses, including but not limited to Mint Mobile, Aviation American
Gin, and more. However, the Deadpool star’s most successful venture in recent
times has to be Wrexham AFC.



It is a Welsh football club that he co-owns
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with Rob McElhenney of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia fame. While it may seem
strange for a Canadian actor with little knowledge of soccer (European football)
to buy the club, the purchase did wonders for them, as well as Wrexham. No
wonder the fans out there hold Reynolds and McElhenney in such high regard.

ALSO READ: Why Was Investing a Mere $2.5 Million Into a 5th-Division English
Football Team “A Genius Move” by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney?
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WELSH SOCCER SUPERFANS LOVE AND TREASURE RYAN REYNOLDS

Ryan Reynold [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/ryan-reynolds/]s and Rob McElhenney
took over Wrexham AFC in February of last year. Before that, the club had many
instances of almost going under. However, a financially strapped team of strong
and loyal supporters somehow kept the third-oldest football club afloat. Still,
McElhenney and Reynolds came in at the right time and turned its fate around.

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Recently, Richard Ulrich, a football superfan and former member of the Wrexham
Supporters Trust (WST) expressed his gratitude towards the owners.

“It’s like winning the lottery, a fairytale come true, and the stuff of dreams
all rolled into one. Sometimes we have to pinch ourselves to believe it’s really
happening,” exclaimed
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Ulrich.

Along with their Hollywood connections, Reynolds and McElhenney also made a
genius move with the FX series, Welcome to Wrexham. 

ALSO READ: “Good owners…” – Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Get Compliments
From Wrexham Striker Ollie Palmer
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The documentary following their entry into the European football scene put
Wrexham AFC on the map. Not only that, the docuseries brought in a lot of money
and will continue to do so since it has been green-lit for season 2.
Additionally, the team now attracts viewers from around the world. From what
used to be barely a few thousand per game is now about 10,000 tickets and season
passes. 

“They’ve turned the fan base around overnight… Wrexham is a global phenomenon
now with Rob and Ryan,” said David Bethel, deputy leader of the Wrexham Council.

In about a week, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will most likely receive the
“Freedom of Wrexham.” It is the highest possible civic honor granted by the
city. 



What are your thoughts on this “rags to riches” journey of Wrexham AFC? Let us
know in the comments below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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It is no secret that Ryan Reynolds is one of the most loved celebrities in Hollywood. From his quirky films to his goofy and hilarious public persona, the industry and fans alike enjoy his antics. Not only is the Canadian actor an impeccable performer, but he is also an incredibly smart entrepreneur. He has several businesses, including but not limited to Mint Mobile, Aviation American Gin, and more. However, the Deadpool star&#8217;s most successful venture in recent times has to be Wrexham AFC.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Test Their Football (Soccer) IQ | GQ" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LrJ_Zz1a-3I?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
It is a Welsh football club that he <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-after-becoming-co-owner-of-wrexham-fc-ryan-reynolds-now-has-an-eye-on-665-million-worth-ottawa-senators/">co-owns</a> with Rob McElhenney of It&#8217;s Always Sunny in Philadelphia fame. While it may seem strange for a Canadian actor with little knowledge of soccer (European football) to buy the club, the purchase did wonders for them, as well as Wrexham. No wonder the fans out there hold Reynolds and McElhenney in such high regard.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-why-was-investing-a-mere-2-5-million-into-a-5th-division-english-football-team-a-genius-move-by-ryan-reynolds-and-rob-mcelhenney/" rel="bookmark">Why Was Investing a Mere $2.5 Million Into a 5th-Division English Football Team “A Genius Move” by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney?</a>
<h2>Welsh soccer superfans love and treasure Ryan Reynolds</h2>
<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/ryan-reynolds/">Ryan Reynold</a>s and Rob McElhenney took over Wrexham AFC in February of last year. Before that, the club had many instances of almost going under. However, a financially strapped team of strong and loyal supporters somehow kept the third-oldest football club afloat. Still, McElhenney and Reynolds came in at the right time and turned its fate around.
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Recently, Richard Ulrich, a football superfan and former member of the Wrexham Supporters Trust (WST) expressed his gratitude towards the owners.
“It’s like winning the lottery, a fairytale come true, and the stuff of dreams all rolled into one. Sometimes we have to pinch ourselves to believe it’s really happening,” <a href="https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/the-ryan-reynolds-effect-why-welsh-football-fans-love-for-their-teams-canadian-co-owner" target="_blank" rel="noopener">exclaimed</a> Ulrich.
Along with their Hollywood connections, Reynolds and McElhenney also made a genius move with the FX series, Welcome to Wrexham. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-good-owners-ryan-reynolds-and-rob-mcelhenney-get-compliments-from-wrexham-striker-ollie-palmer/" rel="bookmark">“Good owners…” – Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Get Compliments From Wrexham Striker Ollie Palmer</a>
The documentary following their entry into the European football scene put Wrexham AFC on the map. Not only that, the docuseries brought in a lot of money and will continue to do so since it has been green-lit for season 2. Additionally, the team now attracts viewers from around the world. From what used to be barely a few thousand per game is now about 10,000 tickets and season passes. 
“They’ve turned the fan base around overnight&#8230; Wrexham is a global phenomenon now with Rob and Ryan,” said David Bethel, deputy leader of the Wrexham Council.
In about a week, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will most likely receive the &#8220;Freedom of Wrexham.&#8221; It is the highest possible civic honor granted by the city. 
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What are your thoughts on this &#8220;rags to riches&#8221; journey of Wrexham AFC? Let us know in the comments below.
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