Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney level up UK's Wrexham football club

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney discuss their passion for the Welsh football club that they bought, and the team's turnaround from underdogs to international sensation.

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[vortexathletic]

“Level Up” is the most American way to say “promoted” 😂, but I like it

[joshs]

4 years on I still cannot believe this happened to my hometown. It’s literally like winning the lottery. Those two have done wonders for the town and we absolutely owe them

[sarahkidd]

"Welcome to Wrexham" is so freaking good. I honestly enjoy the profiles of Wrexham town almost more than the games. The episode about the mining disaster was magnificent beyond words, and Wayne Jones is the best ambassador for the town. I would have never thought I would be following a Welsh football club from a tiny town in rural northwest Tennessee but I'm totally hooked!

[haudeamerican]

These men living the dream of millions of us. Well done Rob and Ryan.

[always_markb]

"LET'S LISTEN BEFORE WE TALK" Pure Gold.

[clytytd]

Wrexham on abc news. Never thought id see the day

[reirei]

This club team and town has won a special spot in my heart. I hope to one day visit Wrexham and watch one of their games at the racecourse.
Much love from Pennsylvania

[davidbowen]

Rob is such a sharp guy, respectful and classy.

[renegadeoffunk]

When this happened I thought it was the dumbest stupidest idea and quite frankly I was annoyed by it, but I'm very very happy to be proven wrong. It's great to see them really throw themselves in mind, body, soul, and deep pockets and see the rewards. I'm sure they'll hit some roadblocks and hills along the way but it is a great sports story and happy for the people of Wrexham.

[Reading]

What a great story and interview, thanks for sharing. Way to go Wrexham!

[rizkysoemanagara]

Duo RR are genius in building "community-based business".big salute

[Reevesi]

I had no idea who Wrexham were until Ryan and Rob got involved. Clearly their involvement and media hype has helped massively. Now they have propelled them into the next league. Good on them. I just hope they stick with them as it's now went up a level investment wise.

[Vectorspace]

Ryan: "We say Football, generally you're using your feet in this sport. But then American Football, you're not really using your feet that much..."

[Weegie]

I'm loving Americans taking football seriously now and so many American people actually talk football now where as 10 or 15 years ago they didn't speak like the rest of the world but now America is passionate about not only American and South American teams but the whole world of football, so many actually call it football and not soccer which I love to hear. I mean American football NFL to me it's crazy how they named it football in the beginning when 90% of their match the ball is in a Players hands. Welcome to football America and congratulations on producing some fantastic players like Donovan, CCV, Alexi Lalas. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[mike-ynmn]

I don't begrudge Wrexham their new found good times as their recent history is similar to my own team. Wrexham were regular opponents for Carlisle in the lower leagues and both clubs suffered from under investment, going into administration and relegations. Enjoy league one next season hopefully we'll be back there too next year.

[christopherlaw]

This is a true Cinderella story. A great movie in the making. Truly inspiring 🎉❤

[AngeliqueDLM]

Would love to go to a Wrexham Football Game!! 🎉🎉🎉

[fmgeclipse]

Rob will be very very happy they chose that clip from sunny hahaha

[ianukyothomason]

gonn abe interesting to see wrexham vs Birmingham next year. 2 celebs who have taken big clubs opposite ways.

[jcabram]

Of course Deadpool would choose a red color team. 😂 One of the coolest sports stories for sure.