After a fiery friendly caused tensions to linger between Wrexham AFC and Manchester United, a famous yet unlikely mediator reportedly stepped in this week in hopes of mending fences between the clubs.
According to a Friday report from ESPN, Wrexham co-owner and movie star Ryan Reynolds served as a “peacemaker” in the midst of the public spat by sending a message of support to Manchester United’s Nathan Bishop. The 23-year-old goalkeeper has faced backlash for a challenge that left striker Paul Mullin with a punctured lung during Wrexham’s 3–1 pre-season friendly win on Tuesday in San Diego.
Reynolds, who co-owns Wrexham with fellow actor Rob McElhenney, reportedly praised Bishop, for “the way he handled the situation and wished him luck for the future,” per ESPN.
