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Wrexham star striker Paul Mullin praised the club's 'down to earth' Hollywood owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, for not only transformin.

Rob and Ryan as owners are really committed to this project too and are trying to give the people of the community hope.” “When I spoke to them when I first signed they said that they want to be remembered for years to come for giving back to the community and trying to help people out and that’s the kind of people they are, really down to earth. “They work hard for their money and really want to get behind a sports team and their own team in Wrexham and they’re committed to it. “I can only say from when I signed for the club but since I got here it’s been nothing but the owners trying to help the community and the club progress to the next stage,” he said. “It’s sort of become quite normalised now and they are just normal people, they’re just really down to earth and for us that helps a lot as a set of lads we’re the same.” “They really try to get that across to you that they’re just like you, and they’re just really successful at their jobs and it’s the same as us, we want to be successful like them.

The Deadpool star, 46, who is co-chairman of Wrexham FC alongside fellow actor McElhenney, 45, attended his team's FA cup match against Sheffield United on ...

[BBC Sport](/topic/bbc-sport) ahead of the match, pundit Gary Lineker asked Reynolds about his connection with Wrexham locals, to which he replied: “It’s been brilliant. Reynolds described the experience of co-owning Wrexham as “the greatest experience of my entire life”, before adding “my own children and family not withstanding because I know that will come back to haunt me”. [yan Reynolds](/topic/ryan-reynolds) says he has been delighted over the “brilliant” relationship he has built with [Wrexham](/topic/wrexham) fans since he and [Rob McElhenney](/topic/rob-mcelhenney) took control of the club.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the high profile owners of Wrexham AFC. The Non-League side are taking on Sheffield United in a fourth round FA Cup tie ...

Reynolds has previously said his wife and children “give me more strength than any man could possibly deserve”. [interview with Elle](https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a37077346/ryan-reynolds-blake-lively-first-move-fairy-tale-romance-interview/), Reynolds explained that him and Lively had remained in touch after working together on Green Lantern. Reynolds starred as the titular hero and Lively played his love interest Carol Ferris. Reynolds and Lively are close friends with Taylor Swift, with the superstar even naming characters in her song Betty after their children. In the wake of the 2020 civil rights protests, Reynolds publically apologised and expressed deep regret for using that venue due to its association with slavery. It is a fixture which will be televised by the

The Deadpool actor became co-chairman of the club alongside friend and fellow actor Rob McElhenney in early 2021. Since then, the club has been on a ...

Going on to talk about the community, he added: "This club and this town and all it entails is just magic. [Rob is currently stateside,](https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23275550.rob-mcelhenney-charlie-day-s-stateside-support-wrexham/) filming scenes for season 16 of 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia'. It's been pretty incredible." I met a supporter the other day who's grandfather's ashes were scattered across this field. The moment Ryan was on the phone to Rob during the match. "In Canada, where I'm from, people are obssessed with this club and this community and so are people in the United States.

Ryan Reynolds was joined by eldest daughter James, eight, at Wrexham's big FA Cup match against Sheffield United.

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The Hollywood star and fellow actor Rob McElhenney took over the National League side in 2020.

There is something special about this town.” I can't get one. I look at this place as like a church.

The Deadpool star, 46, who is co-chairman of Wrexham FC alongside fellow actor McElhenney, 45, attended his team's FA cup match against Sheffield United on ...

Speaking to BBC Sport ahead of the match, pundit Gary Lineker asked Reynolds about his connection with Wrexham locals, to which he replied: “It’s been brilliant. Reynolds and McElhenney took full control of the National League club from the Wrexham Supporters Trust in February 2021, investing £2 million under the terms of the deal. Ryan Reynolds says he has been delighted over the “brilliant” relationship he has built with Wrexham fans since he and Rob McElhenney took control of the club.

BBC Sport were live at the Racecourse Ground for Wrexham's FA Cup fourth round tie with Sheffield United and couldn't resist the chance to get Hollywood ...

Asked where he sees Wrexham being in 10 years, Reynolds said: "The plan is now and always has been the Premier League. “Oh god yeah," Reynolds responded, with a concerned and knowing look in his eyes. The BBC pundits burst out laughing before Lineker replied: "You need them after.