Football News Update: Wrexham’s League One Clash with Birmingham Stays in the UK
In a recent development in the world of football, Ryan Reynolds, the co-owner of Wrexham AFC, has confirmed that there were no discussions about the team’s upcoming League One clash with Birmingham City being played in the United States.
Earlier this week, reports suggested that Birmingham’s American hierarchy had made a request to have the league fixture hosted in the US, but the proposition was swiftly declined. Had the move been successful, it would have marked the first time a competitive English football match was played outside of Britain.
However, an EFL spokesperson has now clarified that no formal request was made, a statement that has been corroborated by Reynolds himself. The Deadpool star took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to address the speculation, stating, “I agree. And that’s why there have been no talks.“
Rob McElhenney, Reynolds’ co-owner at Wrexham, was also asked about the possibility of facing Birmingham in the US during his appearance at the MLB in London. He teased the prospect, saying, “The question is are we going to get Tom to come to us, or are we going to have to go to Tom? Maybe both?“
Birmingham City was recently taken over by a US-based group, with NFL legend Tom Brady becoming a minority investor. Similarly, Wrexham is owned by American owners, with Hollywood duo Reynolds and McElhenney purchasing the Welsh club in 2020.
“The question is are we going to get Tom to come to us, or are we going to have to go to Tom? Maybe both?”
- Rob McElhenney
The upcoming League One clash between Wrexham and Birmingham City will be a highly anticipated match, as both teams look to make their mark in the third tier of English football. While the fixture will remain in the UK, the potential for international expansion and fan engagement remains a topic of interest in the world of football.
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