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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Phil Blanche

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

  • 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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