ordan Davies of Wrexham celebrates with the trophy after Wrexham’s victory in the National League, which led to their promotion to League Two.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who purchased Wrexham in 2020, were moved to tears of happiness as they witnessed the team’s return to the English Football League after a 15-year absence on Saturday.
Reynolds and McElhenney, along with actor Paul Rudd, watched Wrexham’s 3-1 victory over Boreham Wood at the Racecourse Ground, which secured the Welsh team’s promotion to the fourth tier of English football.
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, co-owners of Wrexham, were seen celebrating on the pitch with the trophy after their team won the National League and secured promotion to League Two. A photo of the celebration was captured by Reuters.
“I think we know what this city feels like. It was the honor of my life,” said McElhenney. Best known for his role in the comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Wrexham has become popular worldwide since Reynolds and McElhenney, who starred in “Deadpool,” bought the club for £2 million ($2.5 million) from a supporters trust.
Jordan Davies of Wrexham rejoices with supporters on the field following their victory in the National League, earning them promotion to League Two.
The highs and lows of a football team and their famous owners have been documented in a series called “Welcome to Wrexham”.
After spending a lot of money on transfer fees and player salaries for non-league teams, there is now a payoff.
Ryan Reynolds, one of the co-owners of Wrexham, and Mark Howard, a member of the team, have won the National League and gained promotion to League Two, and are seen celebrating with their medals.
Reynolds expressed uncertainty and shock about being able to comprehend the events of the night, stating that they were still speechless.
People questioned why Wrexham was chosen initially, but the current events prove that the decision was valid.
Boreham Wood scored a goal within the first minute, putting the home team’s victory at risk in front of a crowd of 10,000 hopeful fans.
Fifteen minutes after, the tension was relieved when Elliot Lee scored a goal and the co-owners in the stands celebrated with high-fives.
Paul Mullin was attracted to Wrexham by the money offered and has been valuable in the promotion competition due to his previous experience with Everton and Liverpool.
Mullin scored two excellent goals in the second half, bringing his total for the season to 45, and helping Wrexham secure a four-point lead over Notts County at the top of the National League table. With only one game left to play, their lead is now insurmountable.
McElhenney stated that Paul Mullin is one of the best football players globally.
Wrexham has a rich history as the third-oldest professional football club, with notable achievements such as defeating Arsenal in the FA Cup and winning the European Cup Winners’ Cup against Porto.
Due to financial issues, their 87-year tenure in the Football League ended in 2008, indicating that they were going through a difficult phase.
They are currently in a situation that would be difficult for a Hollywood script writer to create.
The club will play high-profile exhibition games against Manchester United and Chelsea in the United States due to their growing popularity there, before competing in League Two next season.
Local supporters had their time in the spotlight as they rushed onto the field after the game to celebrate, with red smoke from flares filling the air.