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Hollywood A-lister Rob McElhenney reveals he almost died celebrating Wrexham’s last-minute winner at Aldershot


ROB MCELHENNEY jokingly claimed he almost had a heart attack following Wrexham’s last-gasp victory over Aldershot.

The Red Dragons ran out 4-3 winners in a pulsating match at The EBB Stadium on Saturday.

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney admits he nearly had a heart attack after their 4-3 win over AldershotCredit: REUTERS

Promotion-chasing Wrexham were on course to drop points before Sam Dalby – who was filling in for Paul Mullin – struck in the 96th minute to send the travelling supporters into ecstasy.

And club co-owner and Hollywood star McElhenney was one of several Wrexham supporters whose hearts were racing.

The Always Sunny in Philidelphia star tweeted: “I very may well die of a cardiac event this season.

“Football is magic/hell.”

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Fellow co-owner and actor Ryan Reynolds was quick to chime in after the full-time whistle, admitting he was close to having a stiff drink to get rid of his nerves.

The Deadpool star tweeted: “Really testing the limits of appropriate drinking hours. Dear god, @Wrexham_AFC.”

Matchwinner Dalby was over the moon to bag the three points, although he didn’t go over the top with his post-match celebrations.

Along with a series of snaps of himself from the game, Dalby wrote on Instagram: “Big 3 points [we] go again Tuesday.”

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McElhenney and Reynolds will hope for a much more routine victory when Wrexham returns to action next week.

The Red Dragons will welcome National League strugglers Scunthorpe to The Racecourse Ground.

Wrexham are currently second in the National League table, five points behind leaders Notts County.

McElhenney and Reynolds took charge of Wrexham in 2021

After taking charge, McElhenney said: “It is a special day for the two of us to become the latest stewards in the long and storied history of Wrexham AFC.

“Together with the players, the staff, the fans and the local community.

“We can now pursue our goal to grow the team and return it to the EFL in front of increased attendances, and in an improved stadium, while making a positive difference to the wider community in Wrexham.”


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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