‘Welcome to Wrexham’ recap: Ryan Reynolds reacts to losing money
Ryan Reynolds And Rob McElhenney are good ways to lose money on Wrexham Football Club – or at least they try to be.
“Let’s talk about how much money we’re losing,” McElhenney, 46, joked during an episode of Welcome to Wrexhamwhich premiered on Tuesday, October 31. Reynolds, 47, echoed his co-chair’s sentiment.
Humphrey Ker, the executive director of Wrexham AFC, did not initially share a number and told the duo it was “a lot” of money.
“Quantify the loads for us,” Reynolds replied. Shaun HarveyWrexham advisor to the board, estimated it was more than £10 million (which equates to more than $12 million).
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“I’m going to throw up,” Reynolds joked when he heard the actual figure.
Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds.
Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesHarvey explained that if the duo were to sell Wrexham AFC at this time they would get “much more” than £10 million.
“I think that’s the actual realistic benchmark,” he explained. McElhenney responded, “Let’s just say we’re dealing with it for the rest of our lives. When will I get paid?”
Harvey went on to say that Wrexham’s promotion to a higher league would allow them to make money. (Spoiler alert: Wrexham AFC were promoted to the English Football League for the first time in 15 years in April.)
“The value that comes from the global appeal we have been able to create will offset the additional costs we have created,” Harvey continued. “The biggest thing that’s going to change in terms of promotion… what people can see the value in Welcome to Wrexham. They can see the value of the profile that is being built. Then additional sponsorship income can be generated.”
Elsewhere in the episode, fans watched as Wrexham took on their biggest rivals, Notts County.
After an ‘edge of your seat’ match – according to Reynolds – Wrexham defeated Notts County 3 to 2.
“The big man just got his comeuppance,” McElhenney said to the camera after the goalkeeper Ben Foster saved the team’s victory by blocking a penalty kick. Reynolds added: “We are the best in the league.”
They also both agreed to “kiss Ben Foster on the mouth.”
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The Wrexham co-chairs also noted that witnessing victory was the “greatest moment” of their entire lives. (“Aside from my family, which I have to say,” Reynolds joked.)
Reynolds and McElhenney also received the Freedom of the Borough Award from Wrexham Council. The It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star noted that this was an “incredible honor” when receiving the award.
“One of the great things about football is that it is a great unit. I have been able to forge these connections between people living all over the world,” he continued. “I am truly honored and blessed to be included in this community.”
New episodes of Welcome to Wrexham premieres Tuesday on FX.