In the unpredictable world of football, few rivalries have escalated as quickly and entertainingly as the one between Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham AFC and Tom Brady’s Birmingham City. With Hollywood star power and legendary sports ownership at the helm, this cross-division clash has captivated fans, culminating in Birmingham’s recent promotion to the Championship. Just when you thought the dust had settled, Tom Brady, the NFL GOAT himself, has dropped a bombshell comment that Wrexham fans will absolutely hate, reigniting the flames and promising an even fiercer battle next season. Get ready, because the rivalry just got personal, and it’s all thanks to a small, but impactful, on-air gaffe.
The Celebrity Ownership Clash: A Rivalry Forged
The burgeoning rivalry between Wrexham and Birmingham City is a unique spectacle in English football, largely fueled by the high-profile ownership groups. On one side, we have the charismatic duo of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, whose passionate and hands-on approach to Wrexham AFC has garnered immense global attention. On the other, the legendary Tom Brady, NFL’s greatest quarterback, has stepped into the English football scene as a part-owner of Birmingham City.
This season provided a rare treat for football fans: two clubs with superstar owners battling it out for promotion. Birmingham City, despite its relegation from the Championship to League One, and Wrexham, soaring from League Two to League One, found themselves in direct competition. The owners themselves were “more than happy to drive the rivalry,” adding a personal touch to every match. In the end, Birmingham “won the war and clinched the title,” celebrating their promotion. However, Wrexham, the “Red Dragons,” will follow them into the Championship next term, setting the stage for what promises to be fiery encounters. The anticipation for these direct clashes, now in the same division, is already reaching fever pitch.
The Comment That Ignited A War: Tom Brady’s Gaffe
The rivalry was already simmering, but Tom Brady’s recent comments have officially thrown gasoline on the fire. Appearing on CBS Sports ahead of the Champions League final, Brady was part of a panel discussing celebrity football club owners. Presenter Kate Scott, in a moment of what can only be described as a “grave error,” mistakenly attributed Wrexham to Brady while congratulating him. She stated: “Thierry is involved in Serie A with Como. David, obviously, Inter Miami but also Salford City now as well. And you’re obviously with Wrexham, we should say congratulations, by the way.”
While an honest mistake, this gaffe essentially erased Birmingham City from the narrative and, worse, implicitly credited Brady with Wrexham’s success. For Wrexham fans, who are fiercely proud of their club’s journey under Reynolds and McElhenney, this is an unthinkable slight. It’s a blatant oversight of Birmingham City’s identity and a direct insult to the hard-fought battles they won against Wrexham. Brady’s immediate reaction (or lack thereof, at least in the clip) to correct the presenter, combined with the context of Birmingham’s recent promotion victory over Wrexham, makes his silence deafening to the Red Dragons faithful.
Why Wrexham Fans Will HATE This & What Comes Next
Wrexham fans will undoubtedly “hate what Tom Brady just said” (or didn’t say, in this case) because it fundamentally misunderstands and disrespects the rivalry they’ve built.
Identity Erasure: It erases Birmingham City from the conversation, suggesting they are inconsequential, despite having just gained promotion alongside Wrexham.
Credit Misattribution: It inadvertently gives Brady credit for Wrexham’s achievements, undermining the incredible work of Reynolds, McElhenney, and the entire Wrexham organization.
Fueling the Fire: This kind of public gaffe, especially from a global icon like Brady, will be seen as a direct challenge. It adds a new layer of personal animosity to an already intense sporting rivalry.
“It’s safe to say Wrexham fans will be desperate to prove him wrong next season.” The return to the Championship promises not just competitive football but now a highly charged narrative. Every time Wrexham faces Birmingham City, this comment will be replayed, analyzed, and used as motivation. The “rivalry is bigger than ever now,” transitioning from friendly jabs between owners to a deeply personal quest for bragging rights on the pitch. Long live this unique, celebrity-fueled football saga!
Conclusion: The already captivating rivalry between Wrexham AFC and Tom Brady’s Birmingham City has reached a new boiling point, thanks to an accidental but impactful gaffe from Brady himself on live television. By seemingly implying his connection to Wrexham’s success, Brady has inadvertently ignited a firestorm of frustration among Wrexham fans, who will undoubtedly view this as a grave disrespect to their club’s hard-won achievements and Birmingham City’s distinct identity. As both teams prepare to battle it out in the Championship next season, this “unintentional diss” ensures that every single encounter will be more personal, more intense, and more entertaining than ever before. The stage is set for a truly epic showdown, where Wrexham fans will be more determined than ever to prove the NFL GOAT wrong.