Ryan Reynolds has a well earned place in Hollywood. You may remember him for his participation in Deadpool, Red alert, The proposal (Green Lantern, you don’t) and more. But In the world of sport, he also began to build a name for himself thanks to the success of Wrexham.
Yeah, we talk about Wrexham AFCsoccer team that play in the National League, which has been the fifth division of England. One might think when reading this, And why is a team from the English fifth division important? Well, just from the arrival of Ryan Reynolds changed his path for the better.
There are different reasons to turn to see the Wrexham, team that will surely be in the fourth division (League Two) for the following year. In 2020 nobody talked about them, but just in a matter of 3 years they managed to put together a serious sports project that is about to achieve promotionthe first step towards their ultimate goal: reaching the Premier League!
Wrexham’s important win over Notts County
That’s right, they seek to be a first-class team in the short term and the first step to achieve this is to climb to the fourth division, for which they gave an important blow on the table by defeating Notts County. The same, Why is it important to talk about a fifth division game?
The answer is because it was historic. Almost 10,000 people gathered at Wrexham’s house (besides his own Ryan Reynolds) to watch the game. The two teams arrived with 100 points and the winner would practically tie the league title that grants a direct ticket to promotion.
It was basically a final and some English media described it as “the most important game in the history of the National League” (That momentous despite being a fifth division game!).
Notts County struck first in the compensation of the first half and complicated everything. But true to its modest story worthy of a series, Wrexham came from behind for the second half. Once again Notts equalized with 15 minutes to go, but the Red dragons they got the game-winner in dramatic fashion. ohNet as the final episode of any series about a soccer team!
Thanks to your win, Wrexham is on the verge of avoiding the playoff for the other ticket to the fourth division, instance where they were eliminated last season. Only four more games remain for secure promotion.
Ryan Reynolds and his role in the (close) rise of Wrexham
Being a Hollywood star, Ryan Reynolds came immediately with idea of the world knowing Wrexham through the screen. Let us also remember that bought the modest fifth division team together with the also actor Rob McElhenney.
it was like that in 2022 the team’s docuseries was released, Welcome to Wrexham. From there, it has a certain focus among the fans and the media, a focus that they have managed to fill not only with a story that reminds us of a series like Ted Lasso, but also because In sports they have achieved important victories and are in a place where nobody imagined them a few years ago.
As we said, this season They are about to achieve direct promotion to the fourth division, first step for him goal set by Ryan Reynolds of taking Wrexham to the Premier League in 10 years (7 remain to achieve it).
Besides, reached the fourth round of the FA Cup, the same where English giants such as Liverpool and Arsenal were eliminated. And beware, his executioner was not just anyone; They were eliminated by Sheffield United, a team that is close to promoting precisely to the Premier Leagueand that to do so they needed two games because they could not win at home.
In summary, Wrexham are responding to Ryan Reynolds’ investment and drive with results. They play in the fifth division but they already show that they are ready to compete at much higher levels and We will surely have to see them achieving more important triumphs and promotions.
