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Reynolds opens up on "roller coasters of grief" as Wrexham chase Premier League dream

Reynolds opens up on "roller coasters of grief" as Wrexham chase Premier League dream
Reynolds opens up on "roller coasters of grief" as Wrexham chase Premier League dreamAction Images via Reuters

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds has spoken on his time with the side as they aim to reach the Premier League.

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have led the side up the football pyramid in recent years in what has been a relentless run of success. 

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The north Wales club's celebrity co-chairmen are celebrating the fifth anniversary of their takeover and find themselves in the Championship, one step away from the Premier League. 

The Hollywood stars have overseen three successive promotions, and Reynold’s has now sent a message to fans as he and the side seek to do the impossible and reach the first division. 

“Five years with this guy. We've had our own roller coasters of grief and joy, no chemical on earth can reproduce. We've had confounding problems to solve with no previous experience handling. 

“But we always stuck together and always felt comfortable saying 'I don't know' - which is the best three words in the English language and the best three words leaders can say. We care about this place so much. Even if I took a minute to truly see it. We didn't save a town or a football club... we shined a light on a sleeping red beast. It's awake. And so are we. Wide awake. Up the Town forever.” 

Reynolds can't stop talking about Wrexham

Reynold’s also spoke to The Athletic about his love for the rapidly growing side and revealed that he cannot help himself when asked about the club. 

“My kids get frustrated about it. If we are walking down the street, I’ll get asked about Deadpool (by someone) and it’s usually (just) a two or three-second conversation, basically saying, ‘Hi’. If someone talks about Wrexham, I just turn right round and park it against a street pole. My kids are like, ‘Oh no!’” 

Wrexham sit sixth in the Championship table as they chase down a play-off spot and a chance at making their dreams come true. 

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