Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have achieved a historic feat as football club owners. Their side, Wrexham AFC, has won promotion to the English Football League after fifteen long years. Reynolds and McElhenney, who took over the Welsh club, watched the match as Wrexham clinched the National League title with a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood (The Athletic). Club striker Paul Mullin was the hero of the day, scoring two crucial goals as Wrexham sealed their promotion on Saturday (NBC Sports’ ProSoccerTalk).
This is a remarkable achievement for the club that has struggled in the lower tiers of football in England. The club’s promotion victory has generated a lot of media attention from both sides of the Atlantic, which is unusual for a fourth-tier side. The Guardian calls it a ‘fairytale story,’ while ESPN says Wrexham’s story is ‘incredible, and not just because of their Hollywood owners.’ It is an incredible journey that has earned the club and its fans national and international recognition.
Wrexham fans, who have supported the club for years, will be singing into the night after this historic milestone. The emotions were palpable as fans celebrated with the new celebrity owners. Even actor Paul Rudd joined in the celebrations (BBC). Reynolds and McElhenney have been celebrating too and are thrilled to have been part of the club’s historic journey. According to NBC News, they lead the celebrations after watching the match.
Wrexham’s success this season has been no fluke. Last season, they missed out on promotion in a heartbreaking playoff final loss. They came back stronger this season and dominated the league from the beginning. Despite stiff competition from Notts, Wrexham bounced back to clinch the 2023 National League title (Goal.com).
Wrexham’s journey doesn’t end here. They will now compete in the Football League for the first time since 2008. This is a tough league that includes former Premier League sides, and clubs like Sunderland and Ipswich. They will be under the spotlight, and expectations will be high. But for now, Wrexham fans and its new celebrity owners can bask in the glory of this historic moment in the club’s history. It has been a fairy tale story, and one that will be remembered for years to come.
