Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac traded the boardroom for the commentary gantry during Wrexhamâs clash with Swansea, but with a hilarious safety measure. Fearing their signature "colourful" language, Mac pinned a blunt sign in the booth.
Wrexham co-owner Rob Mac has revealed a surreal moment during the club's FA Cup clash with Chelsea, admitting he was on FaceTime with David Beckham. Despite the deafening noise at the Racecourse, the Hollywood star tried to navigate a video call with the England legend while the game was going on.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have opened up on their emotional journey as Wrexham owners. Celebrating five years at the Racecourse Ground, the Hollywood duo revealed the one aspect of club ownership that still gives them "goosebumps" as they chase a historic Premier League promotion.
Wrexham's fairy-tale rise continues to find new ways to grab the headlines, with celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac taking on a unique new role. To celebrate five years since their transformative takeover of the Welsh outfit, the A-list duo joined the Sky Sports commentary team for the highly anticipated Friday night derby against Swansea.
Wrexham's dreams of a historic rise to the Premier League have been hit with a major setback following the news that star striker Kieffer Moore is set for a spell on the sidelines. The Wales international, who is the Red Dragons' leading marksman with 13 goals this term, sustained a hamstring injury during the thrilling 4-2 FA Cup fifth-round defeat to Chelsea. The 33-year-old missed Tuesday's defeat to Hull City and is expected to sit out at least another three crucial Championship fixtures, leaving a significant void in Phil Parkinson's attacking arsenal.
A 15-year-old Oxford United academy player, Amelia Aplin, has died after collapsing during a youth match against Fulham. The tragic incident occurred at the club's Horspath training centre on Saturday. Oxford United, the Football Association, and the wider football community have expressed immense sadness, and the senior women's team's weekend fixture was postponed.
Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has responded to reports suggesting that he is preparing to expand his football empire by acquiring a team in Brazil. Santa Cruz are the club in question, with it claimed that they could become the latest side to welcome A-list investors through the doors. Deadpool actor Reynolds has sought to calm that speculation.
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has admitted that the club's incredible journey "feels like a dream" after the Red Dragons pushed Chelsea to the absolute limit in a pulsating FA Cup fifth-round encounter. Despite a heartbreaking 4-2 defeat after extra-time at the Racecourse Ground, the Hollywood star was overcome with emotion following a performance that saw the Championship outfit twice take the lead against their illustrious Premier League visitors.
Blake Lively was able to smile through Wrexhamâs FA Cup pain alongside husband Ryan Reynolds, with the Hollywood superstars enjoying the sense of occasion as the Red Dragons suffered a heartbreaking fifth round defeat to Chelsea. Premier League giants were pushed all the way at SToK Racecourse, requiring extra-time in order to seal a 4-2 win, with A-list guests revelling in the drama that professional sport generates.
Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali was spotted sharing a private moment with Wrexham's co-chairman Ryan Reynolds in the aftermath of a pulse-pounding FA Cup fifth-round encounter at the Racecourse Ground. Following the Red Dragons' 4-2 defeat in extra time, the Blues supremo made it clear he wants to see the Welsh outfit on the same stage as the Premier League heavyweights permanently.
Frank Lampard and Coventry City have been warned that it could be a âdisasterâ if they fail to secure automatic promotion into the Premier League this season, given how dominant they have been in the Championship at times. Sky Blues legend Gary McAllister has told GOAL why a âbig decisionâ in the dugout is paying off for a club that has been out of the top-flight for 25 years.
When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham in 2020, the Welsh club were a long way from the Premier League. Back then, the Red Dragons were still in the National League, the top tier of non-league. But since returning to the EFL in 2023, Wrexham's rise has been literally unprecedented, becoming the first team in English football to achieve three successive promotions. Now, they're after a fourth.
The Championship is set for a radical transformation next season after English Football League clubs officially agreed to expand the play-off format to include six teams. In a historic move designed to keep the promotion race alive for more clubs deep into the season, the traditional four-team lottery will be replaced by a more inclusive structure that will see teams finishing as low as eighth place retain a shot at reaching the Premier League.
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are set to make their broadcasting debut in English football after signing a unique deal with Sky Sports. The Hollywood duo will provide exclusive live commentary for the club's upcoming Championship clash against Swansea City, offering supporters a first-of-its-kind alternative viewing experience. This innovative move marks another milestone in the pair's transformative five-year ownership of the Welsh side.
English footballâs youth development system could face major changes as Premier League teams seek to cap the compensation fees paid to EFL clubs for academy players. Driven by post-Brexit recruitment challenges, the top flight wants to control rising costs for domestic prospects. Lower-league clubs will discuss the proposal this week alongside broader financial overhauls.
Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson believes Wrexham could be a viable destination for Andy Robertson if the Scotland captain leaves Anfield this summer. With the Red Dragons continuing their meteoric rise under Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, the potential addition of a Champions League winner is seen as the ultimate statement of intent for the ambitious Welsh club.
Hull City striker Oli McBurnie has gone viral after being caught on camera violently vomiting on the pitch during the Tigers' recent Championship clash against Portsmouth. The Scotland international was seen hunched over in significant distress at Fratton Park just as the second half was about to get underway, with the footage quickly circulating across social media platforms.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have been sent a âyo-yoâ warning as Wrexham take aim at promotion into the Premier League, but are being backed to help make the funds available that would allow the Red Dragons to be competitive among the top-flight elite. Frank Sinclair has explained to GOAL why a ÂŁ50 million ($67m) transfer may not be far away at SToK Racecourse.
Wrexhamâs incredible Hollywood story shows no signs of slowing down as the Red Dragons secured a vital 1-0 victory over Charlton Athletic at The Valley. In a match defined by defensive grit and a solitary moment of technical brilliance, Phil Parkinsonâs side proved they have the stomach for the promotion fight. The victory keeps Wrexham firmly in the hunt for a historic rise through the divisions.
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has lauded his sideâs resilience after the Red Dragons made yet another stride towards the Championship play-offs with a 1-0 victory away at Charlton. The Welsh side took all three points from the Valley to maintain their grip on sixth spot and keep the dream of promotion to the Premier League on the cards.
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