Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds couldn't hide his delight after Wrexham's Nathan Broadhead scored a stunning goal in a crucial 2-0 victory over Bristol City, a result that continues the team's impressive unbeaten run.
Broadhead's Moment of Brilliance
The match at the Racecourse Ground was decided by two second-half goals, but it was the first from Nathan Broadhead that truly captured the attention. The Welsh international forward broke the deadlock with a beautifully curled finish in the first half, marking his fourth goal in all competitions this season.
Following his strike, Broadhead embarked on a passionate knee-slide celebration, a moment that particularly resonated with the club's famous owner. Posting the footage on his Instagram, Ryan Reynolds gave the celebration a rating of "9.7", clearly enjoying the passionate display from his record signing.
A Vital Victory for the Red Dragons
The hosts sealed their win in the 74th minute when a corner from George Thomason hit the post and ricocheted into the net off Bristol City goalkeeper Radek Vitek. This 2-0 victory proved to be immensely significant in the league standings.
It propelled Wrexham into 10th place in the Championship, leaving them just two points adrift of the play-off places. The win also extends the team's remarkable unbeaten streak in the league to seven matches, a run of form that will undoubtedly please Reynolds and his co-owner Rob McElhenney.
Manager's Praise and Cautious Optimism
After the final whistle, manager Phil Parkinson expressed his satisfaction with Broadhead's performance. "Broady's got a great goal and we could have had a couple more," Parkinson stated. "That's his game and we've been working on that with the lads to understand the areas where he can be dangerous."
Despite the team's strong position, the manager was keen to temper expectations. "We are not going to get carried away," he cautioned. "I'd rather be where we are than any lower, but I'd still like to be higher. We're just working towards the process of performance levels on a game-to-game basis."
This result is a welcome boost for Nathan Broadhead, who joined from Ipswich Town in the summer for a club-record fee of £7.5 million, a figure that could potentially rise to £10 million with add-ons. Having made only four league starts so far, this standout performance and crucial goal represent a major step forward in his Wrexham career.
Wrexham now prepares for a busy December schedule, with a home fixture against Blackburn Rovers this Saturday, followed by a trip to Preston the following weekend.
