Tom Brady’s Birmingham Defeats Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham | NFL News – Times of India

In an exciting clash dubbed the “Hollywood Derby,” NFL legend Tom Brady‘s Birmingham City outshone Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham AFC in a 3-1 victory. The match, played at Birmingham’s St Andrew’s ground, was full of unexpected intersection of sports and entertainment.
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Tom Brady, who recently became a minority shareholder of Birmingham, was up against Ryan Reynolds and McElhenney’s Wrexham, a team that has gained significant attention after the actors took over its ownership.The game was not only a clash of football teams but also a spectacle of celebrity presence. Birmingham’s home ground, St Andrew’s, saw more focus on the star-studded stands than the action on the pitch. David Beckham was also seen beside his friend Brady, watching the match unfold.
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The game’s early moments, however, were not in Birmingham’s favor. Wrexham, which has been on an impressive rise through the English leagues, grabbed an early lead when Jack Marriott scored in the third minute. It was noted that Brady, seated in the stands, must have “squirmed when Jack Marriott put Wrexham ahead after just three minutes.” Wrexham’s journey from the National League to League One has been nothing short of spectacular, driven by back-to-back promotions, with much of their rise chronicled in the widely popular docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham.”
However, this match marked Wrexham’s first league defeat of the season. On the other side, Birmingham continued their unbeaten streak, offering some hope for their fans after a challenging period. Since Brady’s involvement in the 2023 takeover, the club has been rebuilding following a turbulent time that saw them relegated to League One for the first time since 1995. The club’s chaotic 2023 campaign witnessed six managerial changes, including the sacking of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney after just 83 days.
For Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion who retired in 2023 after 23 seasons in the NFL, this victory over Wrexham signified more than just three points. It was a small but meaningful step in Birmingham’s journey to reclaim past glories. Meanwhile, for Reynolds and McElhenney, this loss serves as a reminder that Wrexham’s rapid ascent still comes with its share of challenges.
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