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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy half of the Wrexham warehouse

PA media Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney hold the National League Trophy on the pitchPA Media

The owners of Wrexham AFC have been praised for their work to promote the town

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have expanded their Wrexham empire by adding a brewery to their ownership of the booming football club.

The famous couple have taken over co-ownership of Wrexham Lager, which is already a sponsor of Wrexham AFC and is believed to be the oldest surviving British lager brewery.

“Wrexham Lager has a 140-year-old recipe and storied history and we’re excited to help write the next chapter,” said the actors.

They joked that they had “learned a lot” from their football experience: “The connection between club and community, the intricacies of the offside rule and the occasional need for beer – especially after financial meetings.”

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In a nod to the brewery's foundations, the headline read: “We are now proud co-owners of Wrexham Lager, which has been brewing since 1882, which is why we use 1882 technology.”

Deadpool actor Reynolds and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia star McElhenney have chronicled the club's progress in the Disney+ series Welcome to Wrexham.

Wrexham lager Rob McElhenney, left, enjoys a glass of Wrexham lager with Ryan ReynoldsWrexham camp

The pair are now co-owners of Wrexham Lager

The couple were also honored by Wrexham City Council with the freedom of the city in 2022.

James Wright, chief executive of Wrexham Lager Beer Co Ltd, said it would be “huge” for the company to have them on board as it embarks on its international expansion.

Mark Roberts from Wrexham Warehouse stands outside the shop wearing a shirt with a company logo, which also features company logos and posters

Mark Roberts' family has owned and operated the Wrexham warehouse since 2011

He added: “They have done wonders for the town of Wrexham and strongly share our passion for Wrexham Lager to be enjoyed again in all remote parts of the world.”

The investment was made by Red Dragon Ventures, a joint venture between Reynolds and McElhenney and the New York-based Allyn family.

The Roberts family, which has owned and operated the business since 2011, said it would continue to play an active role in the business.

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