Ryan Reynolds has expressed he is “completely gutted” yet “proud” of Wrexham AFC after the club failed to secure promotion to the Premier League this season. The 49-year-old Deadpool actor, who co-owns the Welsh side alongside It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney, watched as their ambitious campaign fell short of the ultimate prize.
The setback marks a significant blow for Wrexham, a club that has captured global attention under its Hollywood ownership. Since Reynolds and McElhenney took over in 2020, the team has enjoyed a remarkable rise through the English football pyramid, culminating in back-to-back promotions from the National League to League One. Missing out on the Premier League, a division they have not graced in its current form, underscores the immense challenge of climbing football’s highest tiers, even with substantial investment and star power behind them.
Attention now turns to next season, where Wrexham will regroup and mount another promotion charge from League One. The club’s passionate fanbase, galvanized by the ownership’s commitment and the team’s recent success, will expect a swift response in the transfer window. For Reynolds and McElhenney, the long-term project remains intact, but the immediate disappointment will fuel a renewed determination to reach England’s top flight.