Wrexham's Hollywood Owners Adopt Hands-Off Approach

As of August 17th, 2025, Wrexham, the Welsh football club co-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has experienced a remarkable rise under their unconventional leadership. In a recent interview, Reynolds and McElhenney have emphasized their "hands-off" management style, stating that they do not make any football decisions for the club.

Despite their celebrity status, the owners have taken a backseat role, allowing the club's management and coaching staff to guide the team's on-field success. Wrexham has become the first team in the history of English football's top five divisions to secure three successive promotions, a feat that has been fueled by the owners' investment and the award-winning "Welcome to Wrexham" documentary series.

The club's commercial success, driven by Reynolds and McElhenney's fame, has enabled them to invest heavily in their squad, breaking their transfer record three times this summer. This includes the signing of Wales striker Nathan Broadhead from Ipswich in a deal worth up to £10 million. However, the owners maintain that their primary role is to "be clowns and to tell the story as best we can" while respecting the work of the club's management and coaching staff.