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It feels like the plot of a movie - a small, failing Welsh football club is purchased by a couple of Hollywood actors and it defeats opponents to win the National League.

However, this is the true story of Wrexham football club, one of the oldest football clubs in the world.

Until September 2020, it was completely in the hands of fans, but they voted to let celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney take over.

Stephen Hughes speaks on behalf of Wrexham locals.

Since the purchase in early 2021, Reynolds and McElhenney have parted with around £10 million from their own pockets, appointed a new manager and dedicated time to frequenting games and fitting into local society.

Reynolds now owns a house in the area, to accommodate him when visiting.

And inevitably the two actors weren't going to miss the celebrations of Wrexham's victory in the Welsh National League, and their promotion up to the English Football League, after a 15 year absence.

Wrexham fans are over the moon.

One passionate supporter, Tracey Jones, attributes Wrexham's phenomenal success to 'Rob and Ryan', as they're referred to locally.

And who knows?

Maybe winning the English Premiership is now within Wrexham's reach.

As for a Hollywood movie, it's already a Disney Documentary series!

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