Wrexham: Ryan Reynold's heartfelt post after historic day
The actor, who was accompanied by co-owner Rob McElhenney and wife Blake Lively at the Racecourse Ground, joined in the celebrations after the Dragons beat Charlton 3-0 on Saturday (April 26).
The result saw wild celebrations for Wrexham fans, with thousands invading the pitch at full time.
In a post this morning (Sunday, April 27), Ryan reflected on his journey with the club so far.
He said: 'We've been with Wrexham for what seems like the blink of an eye, but so much has happened.
'I remember the first press conference, we were asked what our goals were… and I think Rob jumped in with, 'The Premier League.'
'People laughed. They had every right to. It seemed insane… But we weren't kidding.'
The Deadpool star went on to say that he had come to 'feel at home here.'
'It's a place that values community, decency and history. From the respect it pays to the Gresford Disaster, to the feeling of hope and miracles created by Mickey Thomas.
'These are big reasons Wrexham is growing into what it always was.
'It isn't just a place with a history of ups and downs, it's also a FEELING.
'And a feeling is sometimes as good or better than a memory.'
On yesterday's incredible achievement, Ryan says: 'We made history.
'We've been promoted for a record third time in a row.
'That doesn't happen without the wisdom of Phil Parkinson and his coaching staff, or the talent of Paul Mullin.
'It doesn't happen without Max Cleworth and Arthur Oknonkwo.
'Or Mark Howard who may have one of the hardest jobs there is.
'I watched Sam Smith create a frightening blend between football and martial arts, scoring our second goal yesterday.'
He added: 'The stadium feels like a church.
'I know so many of you now.
'Since February 2021, I've watched babies become regulars.
'And some regulars depart us for good.
'We've had the honour to scatter ashes of loved ones across that field.
'I've even watched every available hand shovel snow of the pitch to keep a match from cancellation.
'Somebody said the Welsh have the 'heart of a poet and the fist of a fighter.'
'That's what I love about this place.
'I wish the whole world could visit Wrexham.
'Diolch.'
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