Wrexham

2024 - 9 - 17

Brady's Touchdown in the 'Hollywood Derby': Who Knew Football Could Be This Fun?

Birmingham City - Community Engagement - EFL League One - Football - Hollywood Derby - Rob McElhenney - Ryan Reynolds - Sports Team Management - Tom Brady - Wrexham

Tom Brady takes a surprising win over Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in a football match that’s not just for the big screen!

In what can only be described as one of the most unexpected encounters in the English football scene, NFL legend Tom Brady snagged victory over Hollywood heartthrobs Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as his Birmingham City team triumphed 3-1 against Wrexham. Fans flocked to the Birmingham grounds, evidently entertained not only by the match but also by the star-studded lineup. No one could have predicted that the stakes would turn out to be so high when the namesylng 'Hollywood derby' was coined, but with all eyes glued to the field, the excitement was palpable!

As the match unfolded, it became clear that the game was more than just Brady’s glory; it was also a deep learning moment for Wrexham. The team, managed by Phil Parkinson, came in strong as league leaders but clearly struggled to adapt to the electric atmosphere of the stadium, ultimately snapping their streak of clean sheets. Parkinson acknowledged the pressure weighed heavily on his side, hinting that the experience would serve as a crucial lesson for future games. Anyone familiar with the ups and downs of professional sports knows that even the best of the best sometimes trip on their own laces.

The real star here? The banter! Wrexham fans, known for their cheeky chants, managed to get a few jabs in during the match, targeting none other than Brady with NSFW chants that left many giggling and perhaps a little horrified. That just goes to show that the spirit of the game is alive and well, even amidst the Hollywood celebrities. It is it’s not merely about winning; it's the exchanges, the camaraderie, and the laughs that leave a lasting impression.

While Birmingham celebrated their victory, Wrexham fans were more than eager to take it in stride. After all, the club has big plans ahead, particularly with the exciting development of the new Museum of Two Halves, set to open its doors by 2026, showcasing Wales' first football museum alongside a revamped Wrexham Museum, proving that football is about history, too.

Fun fact: Did you know Tom Brady isn’t just a phenomenal quarterback, but also a part-owner of Birmingham City FC? This slapstick of Hollywood partnerships shows that sports and film could collide more often than we think! Additionally, Wrexham's new museum, inevitably enriched by this star-studded moment, holds the promise of chronicling not just their journey but the playful banters and unforgettable moments like this, giving new meaning to teamwork both on and off the field!

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Birmingham 3-1 Wrexham (Sep 16, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

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Brady's Birmingham beat Reynolds' Wrexham in 'Hollywood derby' (FRANCE 24)

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Brady's bunch beats Wrexham in English game likened to a ... (Ottumwacourier)

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Wrexham will learn lessons of Birmingham loss - boss Parkinson (BBC Sport)

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Wrexham fans banter Tom Brady with NSFW chant in Birmingham ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

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More progress for Wrexham's new Museum of Two Halves (Wrexham Council News)

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Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson: Defeat was a good learning curve (Nation.Cymru)

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Birmingham 3-1 Wrexham (16 Sep, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

BIRMINGHAM, England -- Tom Brady took the bragging rights over Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds in the game dubbed the "Hollywood derby" as Birmingham City ...

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Birmingham get last laugh against Wrexham in Hollywood derby ... (ESPN)

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Hollywood Derby: Brady's Birmingham beat Reynolds and ... (Inside World Football)

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Beckham in Birmingham: Why football's most famous face joined ... (The New York Times)

Birmingham vs Wrexham was already expected to be an unusually star-studded occasion… then a former England captain turned up.

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Wrexham: Zerno Cafe to launch in centre by Ukrainian couple (LeaderLive)

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Major stars gather to watch new 'Hollywood' fixture between ... (CNN)

A few years ago, a fixture between Wrexham and Birmingham would pass a lot of people by. Nowadays, the game is a Hollywood affair.

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Birmingham burst Wrexham's bubble! Ryan Reynolds and Rob ... (Goal.com)

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Wrexham's Paul Mullin on 'bite': Not what it looks like - ESPN (ESPN)

Wrexham forward Paul Mullin has said he did not bite Birmingham left-back Alec Cochrane's leg, saying it is not what it looks like.

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Paul Mullin: Wrexham forward denies attempting to bite Birmingham ... (Sky Sports)

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Wrexham AFC: Paul Mullin clears up 'bite' incident (LeaderLive)

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Wrexham compared to 'Wacky Races' as traffic measures backed (LeaderLive)

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Tom Brady-owned Birmingham FC beats Ryan Reynolds-owned ... (FOXSports.com)

Tom Brady has won bragging rights over Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as the English soccer team he owns a stake in defeated Wrexham on Monday.

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Wrexham star speaks out after attempted bite goes viral (Optus Sport)

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