02 January 2024 , 01:33
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Ryan Reynold's notoriety knows no bounds, especially when it comes to signing players to Wrexham. Case in point, forward Steven Fletcher.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, the 36-year-old explained how a call with one of the co-owners of the Welsh club ultimately convinced him to join in September 2023, despite offers from other clubs. And though Fletcher was already leaning towards heading to the Racecourse Ground, his conversation with Hollywood superstar Reynolds opened his eyes to the possibilities that came with playing for Wrexham.
"Obviously when Ryan called as well, that did help," Fletcher recalled. "Come up with Los Angeles and I'm not going to lie, I've not really got many friends in Los Angeles ...
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"Obviously I'd had the conversation already with Jonah and the manager [Phil Parkinson] and obviously when the phone rang and it says Los Angeles," the forward continued. "And I kind of thought - I put two and two together."
The former Premier League striker revealed that his conversation with Reynolds was not too long, but it gave the experienced forward an idea of what to expect. Ultimately, speaking with the Hollywood A-lister helped him make his final decision to sign with a side that's attempting to get another promotion this season.
"He was just basically saying obviously what the, how the club had been last season ... it's Ryan Reynolds, how could you say no? Let's be honest," Fletcher said.
Steven Fletcher was convinced by Ryan Reynolds to join Wrexham by a phone call with Ryan Reynolds (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)"Yeah, had the conversation and it was quite short, to be honest. It was just, 'We'd love to have you here and be part of the club.' And I was already made up my mind, to be honest.
"But that did, I'm not gonna lie, that did it gives you a little confidence, a little, probably, a little boost to say, 'Yeah, go on then!'"
Though Fletcher had been tabbed as one of Wrexham's important signings, the 36-year-old has been battling injuries this season. It appears as if he's back in peak form though, netting a hat-trick for Wrexham in their massive 4-1 win over Barrow to help the Welsh side inch closer to the top of the League Two table.
With Fletcher's signing in September and the announcement that Paul Mullin and Elliot Lee have been signed until 2027, there's no doubting Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's drive to help Wrexham keep climbing the pyramid in double-quick time.
That idea was clear to Fletcher when he spoke to Reynolds, and it's been a case of so far, so good for the north Wales club in League Two this season.