'I've seen one fight' - Wrexham neighbour reveals 'nightmare' problems caused by fans after Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's takeover

Film actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney surprisingly purchased Wrexham AFC, one of the oldest teams in the world in November 2022. Under the direction of the Hollywood pair, the Welsh team quickly won the National League title in their second season and are currently participating in League Two. The Red Dragons' recent success has captured the attention of the locals, who acknowledge that there are drawbacks to their new-found success. The locals explained to The Sun that due to a major increase in tourism, in what was a humble town, Wrexham has become flooded with fans of the club and actors.

The Red Dragons currently sit second in the fourth tier of English football, League Two and are in the spots for a direct promotion spot. If they can continue their upward trajectory, they could make it back-to-back promotions as they look to make it to the Premier League for the first time in their history.

"It's a bit of a nightmare on match days with the traffic and parking. You become a prisoner in your own home," local resident Richard Hughes told the tabloid. "But some fans park where they shouldn't and block your drives or take your parking spot. I've seen one fight over parking. There was a lot of shouting and pushing and shouting and a few punches thrown. It was crazy."

Lifelong fan Frank Harry added: "I love living close to the ground and the club is in a great position. It’s very exciting. There is a problem with the traffic, mind. I have seen people rowing over parking spots on match days with some fans parking right by people’s houses where they shouldn’t. But I love it here. I go home and away."

Fans and residents can only expect the proceedings and matchdays to get much busier in the near future as the Red Dragons look to expand their stadium with plans for a new 5,500-seat Kop stand at the Stok Racecourse ground.