“Welsh Club’s Celebrity Backers Bring Unprecedented Freedom and Success: Find Out How!”

Wrexham director Humphrey Ker believes Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s backing has allowed the Welsh club more freedom to act in the best interests of the community.

Ker compared Wrexham to Premier League club Liverpool, suggesting the Red Dragons can afford to make fulfilling decisions that don’t necessarily fiscally benefit the club.

Back in November 2020, Deadpool star Reynolds teamed with McElhenney, famed for creating and starring in ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ – to purchase Wrexham for £2.25 million. The duo have become symbols of Welsh football around the world thanks to the exposure their platforms have given to the club and area, largely through the popular Disney+ documentary titled ‘Welcome to Wrexham’.
After 15 years outside the football league, the Red Dragons secured the National League title to clinch promotion to League Two. Wrexham made several signings to bolster the squad as the celebrity owners eyed successive promotions, with the club sitting second behind Stockport.

While Reynolds and McElhenney live in the United States, their presence is keenly felt as Wrexham’s revenue and income surge. The club is expected to bring in £20 million in the current financial year, which, according to Ker, allows Wrexham to act in a unique way compared to their peers and rivals.
“Why this remains so fun is because we are insulated from some of the pressures, challenges, and stresses that others have,” Ker told The Athletic. “There’s been this debate in Liverpool recently about