When Ryan Reynolds found out how much money he and co-owner Rob McElhenney lost since buying Wrexham AFC, he reacted in his typical humorous way. If you haven’t been living under a rock, you probably know that the Hollywood stars bought the club in 2020 and have been enjoying themselves, with the team even getting promoted last season. Many people wondered why two actors would buy a fifth-tier football club in Wales, but they’ve proven the sceptics wrong. In this article, we will learn why exactly he has such witty responses to losses.
All About The Takeover
The takeover by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney of Wrexham AFC is featured on the FX series Welcome to Wrexham. The show captures the actors’ journey as proud owners of the club. In the latest season premiere, Humphrey Ker, Wrexham’s executive director, warned them that they lost ‘loads’ of money, but didn’t say how much. Shaun Harvey, Wrexham’s Advisor to the Board, spilt the beans, revealing they lost around £10 million ($12 million) on their investment. Ouch! Now that is some of the most challenging decisions ever. Finance is no child’s play and we all know it.
Reynolds’ Reaction
After hearing the amount, Reynolds joked, “I’m going to throw up.” McElhenney asked when they could start making money from the club. Harvey replied, “The global appeal we’ve created will balance out the extra costs. When we get promoted, people will see the value of Welcome to Wrexham, and that’s when more sponsorship money can come in.” Buying a second football club might be a bit too strenuous on their pockets no? What do fans think? A lot of them had a lot of reactions. As long as they are not losing buckets. They can do whatever they want.
To End This…
Earlier this year, because their takeover was super successful, Reynolds and McElhenny were given the freedom of the city. At the event, Reynolds shared, “I remember that first moment on Zoom talking to the Wrexham Supporters’ Trust. I’ve never been as nervous as I was then. I’m touched to be part of this story. I know you’re thanking us, but it feels the other way around. We want to thank you for what you’ve given us. Words can’t fully express what it means to me.” Let us see what happens in the coming years.
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