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OLDHAM OWNER FRANK ROTHWELL HAS TAKEN A FEW DIGS AT WREXHAM'S CO-OWNERS, BUT ROB MCELHENNEY SHOWED HIS TRUE COLOURS BY CONGRATULATING HIM ON HIS TEAM'S PROMOTION TO THE EFL 14:41,
02 Jun 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Rob McElhenney has shown his class by congratulating a football
club chairman who once claimed he'd never heard of Wrexham's co-owners. Oldham Athletic owner Frank Rothwell aimed a dig at It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator
McElhenney and Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds ahead of an FA Cup game between the Latics and Wrexham in 2022. Rothwell spoke dismissively of the two actors during an interview with ITV, saying
he was unaware of them and hadn't seen their films or TV shows. He also cast doubt over how long they would stay interested in running the Red Dragons. "I don't know who the
hell they are," said Rothwell. "I know they're film stars and all the girls go 'woo' but I've never seen anything they've been in. "These lads have
bought a football club for as cheap as they possibly could do so they could tell their friends in Hollywood that they own a club. When they decide they've had enough of this and sell to
another investor, it (Wrexham AFC) will disappear. That won't happen to Oldham." Wrexham had the last laugh after beating Oldham 3-0 in the cup clash and securing promotion from
the National League later that season. However, McElhenney and Reynolds appeared to take Rothwell's insults in good humour, later responding with a video charting his life. They said:
"Born in England in 1950, he grew up to be a 72-year man with a hat and glasses. He founded Manchester Cabins in 1979, he's also the oldest man to row across the Atlantic Ocean.
He's got a nice smile. Very nice. Gentle. And he likes to shake hands, looks firm." Watch Welcome to Wrexham season 4 on Disney+ from £4.99 Disney+ Get Disney+ here Welcome to
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£1,600 as Rothwell raised funds for Alzheimer's Research UK by rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 2024. Speaking shortly after completing the challenge, the Oldham owner said:
"This is what I'd like to say to Ryan and Rob. Thank you so much for donating. You have given what I've done credibility." McElhenney jokingly referenced the original
exchange again on Sunday after Oldham sealed promotion from non-league's top tier. The Latics beat Southend 3-2 in the National League play-off final after coming back from 2-1 down to
win in extra time. Sending his well wishes to Rothwell and Oldham on social media after the final whistle, McElhenney said: "Congrats @OfficialOAFC and especially to you Frank. So well
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the first year. SIGN UP FOR WREXHAM IS THE GAME HERE The tongue in cheek nod to Rothwell's comments was well received by Latics fans on X. John Benson said: "Amazing. Love how from
that first interaction it was all in jest, no arrogance and from then was nothing but love and comedy and that @VancityReynolds and yourself clearly 'get' what
supporting/following football is about." Article continues below Chris Wall posted: "Class act Rob, great that everyone sees Frank's part in all this." Another said:
"Thanks Rob, that's a nice touch, we are over the moon." Someone else added: "Absolute class and bants in equal measures." Oldham will now play in League Two next
season, while Wrexham are preparing for life in the Championship after finish second in League One this term. It will be the first time the Red Dragons have featured in the second tier since
1982.