ALL POSTS TAGGED "Rob McElhenney - Page 3"

ESPN+
/ 765 days agoWrexham to appear on ESPN+ for first time in 2023/24 season
After featuring a handful of times last season, Wrexham is back on ESPN+ this week for the first time since the 2023/24 season started. As the cup season continues in England and Wales, Wrexham has an FA Cup tie coming up in the first round proper of the competition. On Saturday, Nov. 4, Wrexham is […]

Leagues: League Two
/ 770 days agoWrexham owners' close call of buying team in Ireland or Scotland
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney initially considered investing in a League of Ireland club or a side in Scotland. Ultimately, the team and atmosphere at Wrexham persuaded them to Wales. The Hollywood star duo has co-owned the Welsh club since 2020, overseeing the club's long-awaited promotion to League Two. Known for their hands-on […]

Leagues: League Two
/ 788 days agoWelcome to Wrexham takes crown as best-ever soccer series
When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham FC in 2021, nobody could have quite anticipated the impact the new owners would have on reviving a football club and the town it calls home. The club’s fortunes have ebbed and flowed under the new ownership but its brand has never been stronger thanks in large […]

Wrexham
/ 814 days agoNew Yorker plays key role in filming Welcome to Wrexham series
New Yorker Miloš Balac is one of the filmmakers who's responsible for the magic of the Welcome to Wrexham series. From the heartfelt interviews with Wrexham supporters, or the incredible storytelling that goes into the series, Welcome to Wrexham is a joy to watch. It's an incredible piece of television that has been nominated for […]

Podcast
/ 815 days agoWelcome to Wrexham season 2: Humphrey Ker interview
Our exclusive interview with Wrexham AFC Club Executive Director Humphrey Ker shines a light on several fascinating topics involving the global phenomenon that is Wrexham Association Football Club. Ker, who is responsible for turning Rob McElhenney into a soccer fan and ultimately into becoming co-owner of Wrexham alongside Ryan Reynolds, answers questions about who is […]

Leagues: League Two
/ 829 days agoUnited States of Wrexham: Observing the phenomenon in person
Last week, I went on assignment to North Wales to get a first-hand glimpse of what the United States of Wrexham phenomenon is like in person. As fate would have it, the Wrexham match I attended was the stunning 5-5 draw against Swindon Town. That comeback draw was certainly an eyeopener, but it was only […]

Leagues: League Two
/ 847 days agoWelcome to Wrexham season 2 trailer released: Video
After a wildly successful first season, the trailer for the highly anticipated Welcome to Wrexham season 2 is now out. Set to a choral version of The Four Seasons' "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," the trailer sets the tone for what looks to be another captivating season of the documentary series. Featuring plenty of […]

Leagues: League Two
/ 857 days agoRehabbing Wrexham star Mullin staying with Rob McElhenney
Wrexham striker Paul Mullin is staying with club owner Rob McElhenney while he rehabs his injury. The club's leading scorer suffered a punctured lung during the club's friendly against Manchester United. The club's manager, Phil Parkinson, was notably displeased with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop who fouled Mullin. Even though Wrexham won the contest, 3-1, […]

Attendance
/ 859 days agoWrexham's USA tour attendance surpasses 110,000
Wrexham finished off their preseason tour of the United States Friday night in Philadelphia. The Welsh side completed their final friendly stateside with a 1-1 draw against Philadelphia Union II. While the Red Dragons performed well during their four games on their US tour, the club also succeeded off of the pitch as well. Preseason […]

Wrexham
/ 867 days agoWelcome to Wrexham season two set for September debut
FX has finally announced an upcoming date for the season two premiere of Welcome to Wrexham. The hit series is set to debut its sophomore season on Tuesday, September 12th at 10 p.m. ET. FX is the exclusive home of the show on broadcasting nights here in the United States. However, fans of the soccer […]

Wrexham
/ 924 days agoSponsors perk up as Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds land new deal
Wrexham AFC, recently promoted back to the Football League for the first time since 2008, have some new sponsors. The Welsh side has become incredibly well known abroad since the 2020 takeover by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The club's increased visibility is in no small part due to the popular Welcome to Wrexham […]

BBC
/ 946 days agoWrexham is now a global phenomenon: Rob Phillips interview
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Rob Phillips is a commentator and reporter for the BBC Radio Wales, and the preeminent radio voice for soccer in Wales. With a 40-year plus career in journalism and broadcasting, Phillips has called many of Wrexham’s games this season as the club secured […]

Gareth Bale
/ 953 days agoRob McElhenney wants Gareth Bale to sign for Wrexham AFC
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has made his move in an attempt to sign Gareth Bale. The recently retired forward sent a video to the Hollywood actor congratulating him on Wrexham's historic season. The Red Devils earned promotion to League Two after collecting the National League title last weekend. McElhenney Tweeted the video along with a […]

English Football
/ 957 days agoWrexham secure Football League promotion via Mullin brace
Wrexham can finally celebrate promotion from the National League. Paul Mullin scored a delightful brace as the Red Dragons beat Boreham Wood 3-1. The result confirmed the club had won the National League title and had been automatically promoted to League 2. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds were both in attendance to see Wrexham win […]

National League
/ 960 days agoWrexham fans welcome Always Sunny In Philadelphia cast
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney invited some special guests to the club's match with Yeovil Town on Tuesday, as members of the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia cast ventured to the match. Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton and Kaitlin Olson were all seen watching the match inside the owner's box at the Racecourse Ground. Megan Ganz, one […]