Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac in ‘Spygate’ spoof ahead of Wrexham v Southampton
Wrexham’s co-chairmen appeared in a video talking about security ahead of the Saints’ visit to the Racecourse Ground on Saturday.
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have taken a light-hearted jab at this weekend’s opponents Southampton by referencing the ‘Spygate’ saga in a cheeky social media post.
The Saints visit their Championship rivals at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday and the Hollywood duo did not miss their chance to make light of last season’s play-off drama.
Southampton were kicked out of the play-off final and docked four points after an intern was found observing semi-final opponents Middlesbrough in training, with similar incidents later found to have taken place at Oxford and Ipswich earlier in the campaign.
Wrexham’s A-list duo appeared in a video on Wrexham’s X account, which started with Reynolds emerging from behind a tree – aping photographs which emerged of the Southampton ‘spy’.
In a skit nominally aimed at promoting shirt sponsor Firefox, Deadpool star Reynolds says: “Today, for no particular reason, we want to talk about the importance of privacy.”
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Mac, adds: “Specifically, how to prevent spies from seeing what you’re doing.”
Discussing internet safety, Reynolds jokes about searching for ‘how to run a football club’ before the pair declare privacy is “important to people everywhere”, specifically namechecking Middlesbrough, Oxford and Ipswich.
Reynolds concludes by saying: “Refreshing, huh? An organisation that actually respects your privacy.” The minute-long clip ends with the pair looking at a mobile phone, purportedly showing a Southampton pickleball team in practice.
Wrexham sit 19th in the table after seven games, with Southampton ninth on 10 points after clearing their deficit.