Wrexham: Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney's genius decision to buy club explained

In November 2020, Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham Association Football Club.

Three months later, after receiving overwhelming approval from the Wrexham Supporters Trust, the deal was completed.

It was a surprise move.

Why would two American actors want to buy a football club in the fifth tier of English football?

With it nearly two years since their tenure started, a brilliant thread shows exactly why the duo made the decision to buy the club.

Entrepreneur and investor Joe Pompliano has looked at the impact their acquisition of Wrexham has had on the club.

"Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney paid $2.5 million for the world's third-oldest football club," his 10-tweet thread starts.

"But the team is in the 5th division of the English football pyramid and has almost no chance of making it to the Premier League.

"Still, it was a genius move. Here's why."

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney paid $2.5 million for the world's third-oldest football club.But the team is in the 5th division of the English football pyramid and has almost no chance of making it to the Premier League.Still, it was a genius move. Here's why