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Before they are crushed, an American woman is overcome with pleasure after receiving a Wrexham ticket. 5-0
Since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over the club two years ago, Wrexham’s fan base in the US has multiplied.

An American fan of Wrexham sobbed happy tears upon learning she had a ticket to the game, only to see her team lose 5-0.

Since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, two well-known Hollywood figures, took over as the Dragons’ managers in 2021, the team’s global fan base has skyrocketed. The ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary on Disney+ sparked more curiosity.

As a result, more Americans are keeping track of Wrexham’s progress not only online but also in person at games. Obtaining a ticket is frequently easier said than done. As a result, one fan from the US was overjoyed when she found a seat for Saturday’s League Two match at Stockport County.

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With a picture of her looking overcome with emotional as she clutched her ticket, Burkey Shark, from Washington state on the West Coast, posted on X (formerly Twitter): “From the moment I watched @WrexhamFX. I feel in love with the team and town. Visiting has only enhanced that. Thanks to the insane kindness of @r77ulr. I’ll be at the game today, cheering on the team in person. Words cannot express my extreme thanks!”

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Wrexham fan BurkeyShark after landing a ticket to Wrexham's League Two game at Stockport

She would have been hopeful of a successful outcome at Edgeley Park given their impressive start following their remarkable return to the Football League. Those aspirations, however, were dashed as Stockport stomped to a 5-0 triumph.

After the match, she posted: “Not the result we wanted, but I got to see the team play and feel the atmosphere of UK football. It’s so different than back home, so I’m glad for the experience. I’m thankful for my time in town and know I’ll be back for another game soon enough!”

Paddy Madden scores Stockport's fifth goal against Wrexham

Meanwhile, fans were left amazed at how a fan from the US could have become so besotted with a lower league club. One said: “Americans crying with happiness because they get to go to Stockport is actually mental.”

Another posted: “Seriously though, imagine travelling all the way from Washington to watch them lose 5-0. Bless her.”

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