Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham moment he’s watched ’70 times’ and what bosses told him to stop
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood megastar Ryan Reynolds on what makes him most excited about British football and what club bosses told him he has to stop doingSportAndy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief12:46, 06 May 2025Updated 18:59, 06 May 2025Ryan Reynolds Hollywood icon Ryan Reynolds has joked British football is his version of a ‘gigantic pile of cocaine’. The megastar has said he’ll “never get bored” with the game as one thing really drives him crazy – celebrating goals.The Deadpool actor took over ailing North Wales club Wrexham with fellow star Rob McElhenney in 2021 and has since helped them to a record-breaking three straight promotions.But in a wide ranging interview just after the celebration he’s lifted the lift on his love for the club – as well as what bosses have asked him to STOP doing.Reynolds, 48, said: “I’m glad it happened when we are at the age I’m at. Because I don’t think this is something I would have been able to handle any younger. I wouldn’t change anything about my time here. I don’t know how you get bored with something like this.“I love this sport so much now that now I hate it too – I really feel that in my cells.”The Canadian admits he lost control watching Wrexham’s second goal in the 3-0 victory over Charlton that sent them to the Championship. And he hasn’t been able to turn off the acrobatic strike since.Article continues belowSam Smith scores the all-important second against Charlton – and Ryan can’t stop watching it(Image: More