Wrexham AFC has been on an extraordinary journey since Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds took charge. When the rumors first surfaced about two Hollywood actors looking to buy Wrexham AFC—a struggling team from North Wales—most people thought it was a joke or a PR stunt. But what these two have done since then has shut all those speculations. Wrexham is not just climbing the ranks in football; it has become a global sensation. And now, the club’s manager, Phil Parkinson, has shared what makes the pair so special.

Phil Parkinson recently praised Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney for a key trait that has played a huge role in Wrexham’s success story.

In a post-match interview with CBS Sports Golazo, Phil Parkinson recently reflected on the impact Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have had on the Wrexham team. While he acknowledged the obvious boost their financial investment has provided, he also highlighted something even more valuable—their trust and belief in the people they have put in charge. “They're great and entrust us with our job,” Parkinson said.

Parkinson explained that the duo’s greatest strength is how "supportive" they are. They step back and let the manager and staff get on with their work, giving them full trust to do what is best for the team. This approach has been a breath of fresh air and has helped Wrexham achieve incredible results in a short amount of time. The team has rocketed up the football league tables and captured the world’s attention, thanks in large part to the business savvy of its Hollywood owners. And the best part is they do not even like to take too much credit for it.

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Rob McElhenney recently shared a humorous take on how he and Ryan Reynolds have managed to turn Wrexham into such a success.

Last month, Rob McElhenney gave some insight into their winning formula during a friends-and-family viewing of Wrexham’s match, as reported by Forbes. When asked how he and Ryan Reynolds work so well together, McElhenney gave a very candid answer. He believes their partnership worked because they share the same outlook on life—and because they are not afraid to admit they are often the “dumbest people in the room.”

According to McElhenney, the real secret to their success was their shared curiosity, willingness to learn, and mutual respect for each other. From a struggling football club to a commercial goldmine, it is understandable why Phil Parkinson had such glowing praise for the Hollywood owners and their role in the team’s meteoric rise.

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