'Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have literally saved my business' - Wrexham owners praised for generous donation after 'absolutely devastating' break-in

Stephen Tapp's Wrexham Trainer Revival store was broken into last month with thieves getting away with £7,000 ($8.600) worth of stock. Facing closure after the theft, a crowdfunding page was set up with the aim of raising £3,500 ($4,300) to save the business. A pledge for the target amount soon appeared on the page from 'Rob and Ryan' and it didn't take long for the Tapp to work out the money was from Wrexham's co-owners Reynolds & McElhenney. The campaign eventually raised over £8,000 ($9,800).

An emotional Tapp, took to social media to express his gratitude on Sunday, posting that the Hollywood duo "have literally saved my business and I'll be forever grateful. If you only knew what that donation has meant to my life..."

Stories of the co-owners' largesse have not been uncommon since their arrival in Wrexham, with local causes regularly seeing surprise donations from 'Rob and Ryan' giving a huge boost in terms of finance and publicity. The duo have also lent financial and emotional support when members of Wrexham's playing staff have encountered personal issues.

Wrexham continue their pursuit of League Two's runaway leaders Stockport when they travel to Accrington Stanley on Saturday.