Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney blow Wrexham stars away with ‘humble’ attitudes as dressing-room antics revealed
WREXHAM goalkeeper Mark Howard has opened up about his relationship with “humble” co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Hollywood superstars Reynolds and McElhenney bought the Red Dragons back in 2020 and have since led them to back-to-back promotions.
With the help of manager Phil Parkinson, the duo guided Wrexham from the National League to League Two last year.
And on Saturday the club’s second successive promotion was confirmed following a 6-0 win over Forest Green Rovers.
Reynolds was left in tears after watching his team secure a spot in League One, while McElhenney shared his joy from Los Angeles.
The two Hollywood stars have been heavily praised for their dedication to the club since taking over.
And goalkeeper Howard admits their “humble” attitude in and around the Racecourse Ground still leaves players stunned.
In an interview with OLBG, he said: “They have shown nothing but respect. They are humble people.
“They have taken the pressure off the players with the way they have conducted themselves. They are a pleasure to work with and so are the staff they have brought in.
“All hard working and humble people behind the scenes to make sure the players aren’t exposed to things outside of playing football.
CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
“The popularity and growth is huge and we can see that but they have ensured we have all taken it in our stride.
“They are people of their word. They have helped me massively. I’ve got my own podcast, Yours Mine Away, and Ryan kept to his promise that he would come on.
“That has helped me massively to grow. They are the same with all the players, whether they have a clothing brand or other businesses.
“I remember we actually had a meeting with Rob and he said anything that you have got going on, come and speak to us. They are good business people and know how to market themselves really well.
“They have always been fully open to what we want to do in the background. They help a lot behind the scenes that people just wouldn’t realise. If you need a call or a text, they will answer.
“They just get it. They know how to get the best out of people by being good people themselves.”
Howard also recalled the time he met actor Will Ferrell, adding: “To meet Will was amazing. I remember myself and teammate Elliott Lee were in the physio room having some treatment and Will came in and we were soon cracking up.
“He’s so funny. Hugh Jackman also came in. We are quite used to it now with some A-list movie stars being at the game.”