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Last month marked the fifth anniversary of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of Wrexham AFC. Since taking over, the club has achieved remarkable progress, climbing from the National League to competing for a spot in the Championship play-offs through three consecutive promotions.
Actor Rob McElhenney, 48, expressed his enthusiasm by calling his role commentating on Wrexham’s recent match against Swansea City “the most rewarding professional experience of my entire life.” Wrexham secured a 2-0 victory in that game, bolstering their chances of reaching the Championship play-offs, while also damaging Swansea’s hopes of finishing in the top six.
Swansea’s chief executive, Andy Gorringe, voiced concerns regarding the broadcast of the match, stating that with Reynolds and McElhenney’s production company handling the commentary, the event focused heavily on Wrexham. He noted that the advertising for the game did not even acknowledge Swansea’s participation. Gorringe remarked that the club and its staff felt like an afterthought during the coverage and urged for more thoughtful consideration in how such situations are managed in the future. He confirmed plans to raise the issue with the English Football League (EFL) in the coming week.
In response, Sky Sports clarified that it was responsible for producing the broadcast of the Wrexham-Swansea game. They also highlighted that 40% of viewers who watched the match from home chose the alternative stream featuring Reynolds and McElhenney’s commentary, underscoring the popularity of the ownership duo’s involvement in presenting the game
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