Ryan Reynolds moves ahead with plans to buy Welsh football club Wrexham

'Deadpool' star, along with actor Rob McElhenney, wants to turn the club into a 'global force'

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has confirmed his takeover plans of Welsh club Wrexham, along with fellow actor Rob McElhenney. Reuters

Ryan Reynolds said he wants to make National League team Wrexham a global force. Netflix

Ryan Reynolds hopes to complete the takeover of Welsh club Wrexham. The club could also star in a Netflix-style documentary. Getty

Rob McElhenney confirmed the takeover plans during a Wrexham supporters trust meeting on Sunday. Courtesy Apple TV+

Rob McElhenney said he wants to see Wrexham's Racecourse Ground full again. Courtesy Apple TV+.

Mark Carrington, left, of Wrexham celebrates with teammates after scoring against Stoke City in an eventual 3-1 FA Cup third round loss at the Britannia Stadium in 2016. Getty Images

Blyth Spartans' Steve Carney, right, competes with Wrexham's Mike Evans, centre, and keeper Dai Davies during a fifth round replay in 1978 at St James' Park. Blyth lost 2-1 in what was their best FA Cup run.

A view from the stands (Wrexham fans can be seen at the far end) during the English Football Conference match between Chester FC and Wrexham, at Deva Stadium, in Chester, in 2014. Photo: Andy Mitten for The National

Steve Watkin is hoisted up by Wrexham fans after he scored the winning goal against Arsenal in a third-round match in 1992 in what is regarded as one of the biggest FA Cup upsets of all time.

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney outlined their takeover plans of Wrexham at a supporters' trust meeting on Sunday.

The pair moved a step closer to owning the National League team after leaving a positive impression during a lengthy online meeting where they had a presentation before answering questions for a further half an hour.

It was also revealed the club could star in a Netflix-style documentary.

'Deadpool' star Reynolds and McElhenney, known for his role in 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia', set out principles for their takeover centred around protecting the heritage of the club, reinforcing the values of the Welsh town and making Wrexham champions again.

The Press Association reported that both are understood to be prepared to use their own money and marketing reach to help the Welsh side return to their glory days of the 1977/78 campaign where they made it to the FA Cup quarter-finals and clinched the Third Division title.

Canadian Reynolds told the meeting: "We want to be at the Racecourse Ground as much as possible – as many games as I can make.

"We want to be great ambassadors for the club, to introduce the club to the world and be a global force."

McElhenney said: "The Racecourse hasn't been full for a while. I have a vision of the Racecourse being full again.

"I've seen how packed it used to be in '77 – I've been watching a lot of films about that and I want it to feel like that again.

"We want to pack that stadium again. Ryan is much more responsible in his business life, but I get so excited by possibilities and what it could be. I want people to be so excited to watch the rise of the club and the Racecourse."

The meeting took place after trust members voted 95 per cent in favour of holding talks with the actors.

Wrexham, who have been fan-owned since 2011, will now ask members to vote on whether Reynolds and McElhenney can complete their takeover. Voting will start on Monday and run until Sunday, with a vote of 75 per cent in favour needed for the resolution to be approved.