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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney 'like giddy schoolboys' and 'never out' of Wrexham dressing room

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are 'never out of the dressing room,' when watching Wrexham, and are like 'giddy schoolboys' when given the chance to speak with Phil Parkinson's side.

That's according to Wrexham executive director Humphrey Ker, who has lifted the lid on the antics of the Hollywood duo, and their attempts to inspire the players to glory.

Despite a disappointing goalless draw at Barnet last weekend, Wrexham are closing in on automatic promotion back to the EFL after 15 years away, and the excitement across the city is palpable.

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The Hollywood co-owners are clearly just as excited as anyone, with Ker revealing they love nothing more than talking to the players after each game they watch.

"We like to do things a bit differently at Wrexham," he told talkSPORT..

"I heard about Todd Boehly going into the Chelsea dressing room, and the one thing we've tried to really foster at Wrexham is the relationship between the players, the management and the ownership - that we're all in this together pulling in the same direction.

"Rob and Ryan are never out of the dressing room, to be honest, when they are over [from the United States].

"They wait until after the game, but they still have this giddy schoolboy thing that they can't believe that they are allowed in there.

"I know that kind of connection is one they are really proud of and we are really proud of.

"We hope it makes it a fun place to come and play and watch and generally a fun place to work, which has got to be a good thing."

Wrexham need just six points from their remaining three games to guarantee promotion, having endured a titanic ding-dong battle with Notts County for the one automatic spot.

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After easing to a dramatic 3-2 win over the Magpies, their recent slip-up means the gap is down to one point heading into Tuesday night's clash with Yeovil Town, who effectively have to win themselves to avoid relegation.

Both Wrexham and County have broken the 100-points barrier, which has in turn opened up a debate over whether there should be a second automatic promotion spot.

However, it's provided no shortage of drama, which Ker admits has been something of a double-edged sword for the owners, who will surely have little trouble in finding material for the next season of Welcome to Wrexham.

"Our hope for this year was that it was going to be a lot less dramatic than it has turned out to be," he added.

"Last year we got knocked out of the play-off semi-final and I remember after that thinking 'OK, it's fine. Next year we'll strengthen in the summer, take this league by storm, and we'll have it all wrapped up by January'.

"But Notts County have been unbelievably good and made it far too dramatic for us.

"The mood around the place is good. It's in our hands and the business starts against Yeovil at home."

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