
Dreams of glory, deafening crowds, and a passion project become a money whirlwind when Ryan Reynolds
and Rob McElhenney, with a vision as bold as their Hollywood careers, seized Wrexham AFC
. The Welcome to Wrexham
documentary captured the raw emotion, the grit, and the ambition behind it. They climbed the ranks, their games drawing international attention, and the world watched as a small Welsh club defied expectations. But behind the victories and charm lies a different reality!
Reynolds, known for his humor, recently pulled back the curtain on the hidden costs of ownership. What started as a dream became quite an expensive lesson in football finance.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney get real about Wrexham’s price tag
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are not just football club owners—but also comedic salesmen on a mission. In a hilarious new advert urging Wrexham supporters to buy the club’s kits, as reported by Daily Mail
, they likened owning Wrexham to “lighting money on fire”
and throwing wallets into a “black hole.”
Swapping jerseys in every shot, they urged fans to “act now”
and grab discounted kits. The jokes were quick, but the message was clear—owning a football club is fun, but keeping it afloat? That is a whole different ball game!
Since buying Wrexham, the duo has poured in over millions
, covering pricey player signings, new stadium upgrades and more. The fairytale rise comes with a hefty bill, and their latest campaign translated this financial reality into comedy gold —and it might have just worked. Fans rushed to buy kits, even crashing the website briefly with commenters joking that the entire football world had listened in!
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Just as they joked about Wrexham draining their wallets, the team’s latest heartbreak proved that success is not just bought, it is fought for!
Heartbreak for Wrexham as Wembley Slips Away in a thriller
Wrexham was on the brink of a Wembley final, leading Peterborough 2-0 in the Football League Trophy semi-final. Fans could almost taste victory—until disaster struck. Peterborough clawed back, forcing a dramatic last-minute equalizer. The tension peaked in the penalties, where Wrexham’s hopes crumbled.
Manager Phil Parkinson, speaking to the club’s official YouTube channel post match, admitted that they have to take “lessons
” from the unfortunate game.
H/t 2-0 F/t @Wrexham_AFC 2 @theposh 2.Semi Final. Peterborough go through to the final at Wembley in the @VertuTrophy after winning 4-2 on Penalties!. Absolute disaster for Wrexham conceding in injury time and losing on the dreaded penalty shootout!. A game to forget for Wrexham pic.twitter.com/wMOmlLsWox
— Football Days Out (@FGroundhopper) February 26, 2025
Despite the gut-wrenching loss, Wrexham’s bigger mission continues—League One promotion
. While Wembley will have to wait, Reynolds and McElhenney’s passion project is far from over. The team has bounced back from setbacks before, and this one only adds fuel to their fire. With passionate fans and ambitious owners, Wrexham will regroup, refocus, and chase their ultimate prize!
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