Ryan Reynolds And Rob McElhenney are good sports for losing money from Wrexham Football Club – at least they try to be.
“Let’s talk about how much money we’re losing,” McElhenney, 46, joked during an episode of Welcome to Wrexhamwhich premiered on Tuesday, October 31. Reynolds, 47, reiterated his co-president’s sentiment.
Humphrey Ker, the chief executive of Wrexham AFC, initially did not share a figure, telling the duo it was « a lot » of money.
“Quantify the charges for us,” Reynolds responded. Shaun HarveyWrexham advisor to the board, estimated to be worth over £10 million (equivalent to over $12 million).
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“I’m going to throw up,” Reynolds joked upon hearing the actual number.
Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds.
Christophe Furlong/Getty ImagesHarvey explained that if the duo sold Wrexham AFC at that time, they would get « much more » than £10 million.
“I think this is the most realistic measure,” he explained. McElhenney replied: « Let’s just say we are in it for the rest of our lives. When do I get paid? »
Harvey went on to say that Wrexham’s promotion to a higher league would make them money. (Spoiler alert – Wrexham AFC were promoted to the English Football League in April for the first time in 15 years.)
“The value from the global appeal that we’ve been able to create is going to offset the additional costs that we’ve created,” Harvey continued. “The most important thing that will change in promotion… people can see the value of Welcome to Wrexham. They can see the value of the profile being created. It is then that the additional sponsorship income can be generated.
Elsewhere in the episode, fans saw Wrexham take on their biggest rivals, Notts County.
After a match full of “edge of your seat bullshit” – according to Reynolds – Wrexham beat Notts County 3-2.
“The big man just earned his paycheck,” McElhenney told the camera after goalie Ben Foster saved the team’s victory in block a penalty. Added Reynolds: « We’re the best in the league. »
They also both agreed to « kiss Ben Foster on the mouth. »
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The Wrexham co-chairmen also noted that watching the victory was the “greatest moment” of their entire lives. (“Apart from my familywhat I have to say,” Reynolds joked.)
Reynolds and McElhenney also received freedom from Wrexham Council Borough Awards. The It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star said it was an « incredible honor » as she accepted the award.
“One of the great things about football is that it is a great unifier. I was able to build connections between people who live in the four corners of the world,” he continued. “I am truly honored and blessed to have been accepted into this community.”
New episodes of Welcome to Wrexham premieres Tuesdays on FX.
