The Prince of Wales has prolonged his congratulations to Wrexham on their latest promotion to the Football League following a protracted hiatus of 15 years.
Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who co-own the membership, had been amongst a crowd of 10,162 watching the Welsh aspect safe the National League title on Saturday by beating Boreham Wood 3-1.
In a private message after the match, Prince William, president of the FA, mentioned: “Congratulations @Wrexham_AFC! A club with such amazing history, looking forward to an inspiring future back in the Football League. Doing Wales proud. W”
“Deadpool” star Reynolds mentioned the victory confirmed precisely why they purchased the membership. At the identical time, “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” co-creator McElhenney mentioned the expertise had been the “honor” of his life.
After the match, Wrexham gamers celebrated within the altering room, spraying champagne and singing.
Fellow actor Paul Rudd joined Reynolds and McElhenney of their government seating space to rejoice Wrexham’s title and promotion.
After the match, the co-owners went onto the pitch to hug the gamers and maintain the trophy.
Reynolds informed BT Sport: “I’m unsure I can course of what occurred tonight; I’m nonetheless speechless.
“One factor that is operating by means of my head repeatedly is what individuals mentioned initially: ‘Why Wrexham, why Wrexham?’ that is precisely why Wrexham.
“What’s happening right now is why.”
McElhenney, talking in regards to the crowd, mentioned: “I believe we are able to hear the way it feels to the city and that is what’s most vital to us.
“I think this is a moment of catharsis for them and celebration and for us to be welcomed into their community and to be welcomed into this experience has been the honor of my life.”
“Ant-Man” star Rudd was seen consuming beer and singing songs with followers on the Turf subsequent to the city’s Racecourse Ground earlier than the match.
Paul Novielli, a fan from Kentucky within the U.S. who was on his fourth journey to Wrexham, took a selfie with Rudd and Sandy, a fan from Canada, on the Turf and described the actor as “super nice.”
Novielli, who runs a podcast referred to as Up The Town devoted to Wrexham AFC, mentioned Rudd joined in with songs together with Super Paul Mullin and Allez Allez Allez on the pub as he shared drinks with followers.
Formed in 1864, Wrexham are the oldest membership in Wales and the third-oldest skilled soccer group on this planet.
The membership spent 15 consecutive seasons within the National League – the fifth division of the English soccer system – however shall be taking part in in League Two subsequent season.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
