It’s okay to have a little fun at your husband’s expense.

Blake Lively revealed that her husband, Ryan Reynolds, had “crippling anxiety” during Wrexham AFC’s match against Sheffield United last weekend when she signed up for ESPN+.

“I bought ESPN+. Only to see my husband experience crippling anxiety straight away,” Lively wrote. Instagram story A picture of a shocked Reynolds watching the match at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, North East Wales. “worth it.”

Reynolds, who co-owns Wrexham AFC with “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star Rob McElhenney, attended the game with him and Lively’s 8-year-old daughter James. FA Cup on Sunday.


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Lively said it was “worth it,” citing her subscription to ESPN+ as her husband anxiously watched the club’s game.
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The 35-year-old actress added: “If you’re not watching this crazy @wrexham_afc game right now, these feelings are gone.”

Lively, who was not at the meeting and is expecting her and Reynolds’ fourth child, said Wrexham AFC were three leagues below Sheffield United, adding: “Life has no meaning.

The uneventful game between the two clubs ended in an unexpected and dramatic 3-3 draw, forcing the two teams to play again on February 7.


    Ryan Reynolds of Wrexham v Sheffield United at the Rex Corse Ground on January 29, 2023 in Wrexham, Wales.
Ryan Reynolds of Wrexham v Sheffield United at the Rex Corse Ground on January 29, 2023 in Wrexham, Wales.
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After the competition, the actor of “Deadpool” took Twitter to praise his club, saying the game was one of the “most exciting things” he had ever seen.

When @RMcElhenney and I walked into this, everything felt impossible. But impossible is @Wrexham_AFC’s favorite colour. It was one of the funnest things I’ve ever seen. Thank you Wrexham fans for coming out and aiming for your heart tonight.

Reynolds and McElhenney bought the struggling Welsh Football Club In February 2021, he renovated his image for $2.5 million and since his ownership.


Rob McElhenny and Reynolds during a press conference at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham after buying the club.
Rob McElhenny and Reynolds during a press conference at the Rex Coors Ground, Wrexham after buying the club.
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Since taking over, Wrexham AFC have qualified for the National League play-offs, something that would have been unlikely just a few years ago.

In the year In August 2022, FX released the documentary “Welcome to Wrexham” about his departure.

Wrexham AFC is the oldest football club in Wales and the third oldest professional football club in the world. FootballHistory.org.

“You’ve probably never heard of Wrexham, the race course ground or (sponsor) Efor Williams,” Reynolds said after buying the team in 2021 and donning a Welsh accent.



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