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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney reveal ‘hands off’ approach to Wrexham

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds says he and fellow Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney do not make any “football decisions” at the club (Cody Froggatt/PA)
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds says he and fellow Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney do not make any “football decisions” at the club (Cody Froggatt/PA) (PA Wire)
  • Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, co-owners of Wrexham AFC, have stated they do not make any "football decisions" at the Championship club.
  • Under their ownership, Wrexham have achieved a historic feat by securing three successive promotions through the English football league system.
  • The Hollywood owners attended Wrexham's first home Championship game since May 1982, which saw the Red Dragons lose 3-2 to West Brom.
  • Reynolds described their management approach as "hands-off," focusing on listening, learning, and supporting the club while telling its story.
  • Wrexham's commercial success, boosted by the owners' celebrity status and the 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary, has facilitated significant investment in the squad, including breaking their transfer record three times this summer.
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