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WREXHAM goalkeeper Mark Howard has opened up about his relationship with “humble” co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.Hollywood superstars Reynolds and McElhenney bought the Red Dragons back in 2020 and have since led them to back-to-back promotions.Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have transformed Wrexham in recent yearsCredit: PAMark Howard (L) has revealed the duo have helped him off the pitchCredit: PAWith the help of manager Phil Parkinson, the duo guided Wrexham from the National League to League Two last year.And on Saturday the club’s second successive promotion was confirmed following a 6-0 win over Forest Green Rovers.Reynolds was left in tears after watching his team secure a spot in League One, while McElhenney shared his joy from Los Angeles.The two Hollywood stars have been heavily praised for their dedication to the club since taking over.READ MORE ON WREXHAMAnd goalkeeper Howard admits their “humble” attitude in and around the Racecourse Ground still leaves players stunned.In an interview with OLBG, he said: “They have shown nothing but respect. They are humble people.”They have taken the pressure off the players with the way they have conducted themselves. They are a pleasure to work with and so are the staff they have brought in. “All hard working and humble people behind the scenes to make sure the players aren’t exposed to things outside of playing football.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSInside Wrexham’s wild dressing room celebrations as stars scoff Madri on pitch and Ryan Reynolds reduced to tears”The popularity and growth is huge and we can see that but they have ensured we have all taken it in our stride.”They are people of their word. They have helped me massively. I’ve got my own podcast, Yours Mine Away, and Ryan kept to his promise that he would come on.”That has helped me massively to grow. They are the same with all the players, whether they have a clothing brand or other businesses. “I remember we actually had a meeting with Rob and he said anything that you have got going on, come and speak to us. They are good business people and know how to market themselves really well.”They have always been fully open to what we want to do in the background. They help a lot behind the scenes that people just wouldn’t realise. If you need a call or a text, they will answer.”They just get it. They know how to get the best out of people by being good people themselves.”Howard also recalled the time he met actor Will Ferrell, adding: “To meet Will was amazing. I remember myself and teammate Elliott Lee were in the physio room having some treatment and Will came in and we were soon cracking up.”He’s so funny. Hugh Jackman also came in. We are quite used to it now with some A-list movie stars being at the game.”Will Ferrell (R) is among the stars that have visited the team in WalesCredit: Getty More

WREXHAM will give Stockport a guard of honour on the last day of the season after their rivals secured the League Two title.The pair have chased promotion all season long and achieved their goals last weekend.Wrexham will give Stockport a guard of honour on the final day of the seasonCredit: ReutersWrexham secured back-to-back promotions at the weekendCredit: AlamyStockport also won promotion before wrapping up the title on TuesdayCredit: PAWrexham crossed the line in fine fashion as they thrashed Forest Green 6-0, while Stockport beat Morecambe.And Dave Challinor’s side followed up their victory by thrashing Notts County 5-2 to win the league.That means Wrexham are set to give Stockport a guard of honour – as is customary for the champions.There will be a party atmosphere at the Racecourse Stadium on April 27 after the Red Dragons secured back-to-back promotions for the first time in the club’s 159-year history.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWrexham will now compete in the third tier next season for the first time in 19 years.Owner Ryan Reynolds was reduced to tears as he hailed the promotion.He wrote on X: “A few years ago, if you told me I would be crying tears of joy over a football match taking place in North Wales, you would be Rob McElhenney.”Congrats to Wrexham and to my co-chairman in crime. Double up the town! This is the ride of our lives.”Most read in EFLHow Ryan Reynolds has been watching Wrexham games in styleCO-OWNER Ryan Reynolds hasn’t been able to make it to Wrexham in recent weeks due to filming commitments.

But that hasn’t stopped him from watching his team in style.
Streaming the match on a laptop or even a TV was not grand enough for the Deadpool star as he worked on the set of his latest movie.
With a giant green screen behind him, he could not resist broadcasting Wrexham’s recent game on to the huge projector.
Reynolds and his crew watched on as the Welsh side notched their 23rd win of the season against Crawley Town.
He looked enamoured as the game played on behind him while surrounding by various pieces of Hollywood machinery.
And Reynolds captioned the moment: “Watching the Wrexham game at work: new level unlocked.”
It’s not clear what project Reynolds was working on at the time, with the actor currently developing several new movies including sequels to smash hits Free Guy and Red Notice.

BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERCo-owner Rob McElhenney expressed his regret that he could not be in Wales to witness the promotion in person, and said the time away from the club to film in Hollywood was “killing him”.He has since posted on X to celebrate his club’s promotion, tweeting Wrexham’s stadium announcer to say: “Hey @m_griffiths92 noticed you’re reading tweets. My son and I just wanted to say hi from Los Angeles. Quite a lovely day, huh? #askwxm”He then quoted a post from the club celebrating promotion saying: “No words ❤️”Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson soaks up applause after winning promotion to League One More