Ryan Reynolds 'speechless' as Wrexham clinch title and promotion to English Football League

Ryan Reynolds believes Wrexham's promotion to the English Football League is vindication of his and Rob McElhenney’s decision to purchase the Welsh club two years ago.

The Hollywood actors bought Wrexham for £2million in February 2021 and have invested heavily on strengthening manager Phil Parkinson’s squad with some reports suggesting an outlay of over £10m at the Racecourse Ground.

The celebrity backing paid off on Saturday as Wrexham beat Boreham Wood 3-1 in front of 10,000 jubilant home fans to clinch the National League title with a game to spare and end their 15-year exile from the EFL.

The victory sparked wild scenes that will live long in the memories of Wrexham fans who saw their club threatened by a winding-up order in 2011 and nearly went out of business.

Deadpool star Reynolds told BT Sport: "I’m not sure I can actually process what happened, I’m still a little speechless.

"One thing that’s running through my head over-and-over again is people said at the beginning: 'why Wrexham, why Wrexham?’ this is exactly why Wrexham.

"What’s happening right now is why.

"To see the joy on the players’ faces and, of course, the entire stadium is what it’s all about."

Reynolds certainly appeared to enjoy the celebrations that went long into the night in Wrexham.

The Hollywood A-lister tweeted on Sunday morning: "Everything I own smells like champagne, beer and grass.

"I’m still somewhere between giggling and sobbing. This town and this sport is one of the most romantic things on earth. Thank you, @Wrexham_AFC."

Reynolds and McElhenney were joined by Ant-Man actor Paul Rudd – who was pictured drinking in local pubs with fans before kick-off – in their executive seating area as Wrexham recovered from falling behind in 43 seconds.

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