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Wrexham Co-Owners Reynolds and McElhenney Witness Dramatic Defeat and Injury
16 Aug
Summary
- Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attended their first home game
- Wrexham suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to West Brom, with a late consolation goal
- Wrexham's summer signing Josh Windass suffered a hamstring injury and had to be substituted
On August 16, 2025, Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were in attendance for their team's first home game in the Championship, after the club's promotion last season. However, their presence did not inspire the Red Dragons, as they suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to West Brom.
The visiting fans were heard chanting "Deadpool, give us a wave!" in an attempt to get Reynolds' attention during the match. While Wrexham managed to score a late consolation goal in the 95th minute, the result was a disappointment for the Hollywood owners, who had overseen three successive promotions since taking over the club.
The real concern for Reynolds and McElhenney, though, was the injury to summer signing Josh Windass. The former Sheffield Wednesday forward had to be substituted after just 30 minutes, with manager Phil Parkinson admitting "When a player pulls up like that, it's not good." Windass had an impressive record in the Championship last season, directly contributing to 18 goals, and his absence could be a significant blow for Wrexham.
