A trailer maker who sponsor Wrexham AFC were “blown away and humbled" when film stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney gave them a massive plug in a spoof corporate video about the takeover of the club.
Many of the staff who work at Ifor Williams Trailers are diehard fans and were thrilled to see that the video was viewed 500,000 within an hour of being posted on social media.
After a huge majority of fans voted in favour, the famous duo have been given the green light to buy the club from Wrexham Supporters Trust.
In announcing the result of the vote on Twitter, Ryan and Rob made constant references to the products of the trailer firm that’s been the Wrexham’s main front of shirt sponsor since 2016 and vowed to stick with them when the coronavirus pandemic struck.
They said in the video: "Why are Rob and I pitching a North Walian trailer manufacturer?
“Well we just became owners of Wrexham Association Football Club and they’re our team sponsor.
"You may have never heard of Wrexham, the Racecourse ground or Ifor Williams...but you will."
Ifor Williams Trailers director Carole Williams, who backed the sponsorship agreement with Wrexham AFC, and has shown solid and consistent support, was delighted by the result of the vote – and the way it was announced.
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She said: “We were totally blown away and humbled by the way the announcement was made. Not unexpectedly, it was done in a funny and totally original way. It was just incredible.
“But make no mistake, Ryan and Rob are not taking their responsibilities lightly. They are utterly serious about revitalising the club and transforming it into a global force – but without forgetting its roots.
“The reason Ifor Williams Trailers felt that Wrexham was the perfect fit was the club’s credentials as a grassroots, community-focused and fan-centred club. We were delighted to hear that Ryan and Rob have pledged to reinforce the values, traditions and legacy of this community.
“They have clearly grasped the intense loyalty of the fans and what the club means to them and how that love is woven into the fabric of the town and the wider community.
“Ryan and Rob have certainly got off on the right foot and the fans are right behind them, as are we at Ifor Williams Trailers. Like all the other fans we’re dreaming of a happy Hollywood ending.”
Script of the video
Rob: “Not sure what to get your special someone this holiday?”
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Ryan: “Tired of them opening the same old scarf or sweater? Try Ifor Williams Trailers.
Rob: “Ifor Williams Trailers has bene Britain’s leading trailer manufacturer for over 60 years.
Ryan: “Nothing says I’m thinking about you and your horse like Ifor Williams Trailers. Tilt bed, Beaver tail, tipper, horse box, livestock. You name it.
Rob: “So if you’re looking to really wow them this year.
Ryan: “And you own livestock.
Rob: “Visit.
Ryan: “Ifor Williams. Why are Rob and I pitching a North Walian trailer manufacturer?
Rob: “Well we just became owners of Wrexham Association Football Club and they’re our team sponsor. You may have never heard of Wrexham, the Racecourse ground or...
Ryan: “Ifor Williams.
Rob: “But you will. So, to the Wrexham Supporters’ Trust thank you for your faith and trust in us.
Ryan: “We are humbled and we are already getting to work. Holy s..t. This is really happening.”