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Explained: Why Ryan Reynolds picked grass before Wrexham’s epic FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest - with Hollywood superstar emulating fellow co-owner Rob Mac | Goal.com UK

Reynolds took a piece of the Racecourse Ground pitch as a keepsake after Wrexham’s FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest.
Reynolds has a long-running habit of collecting grass from pivotal match moments to keep as mementos.
Rob McElhenney described his own grass keepsake habit, noting his wife and family support in preserving these mementos.
The match ended in a penalty shootout win for Wrexham, advancing in the FA Cup after extra time.
The article ties Reynolds’ keepsake practice to the broader Wrexham rise from National League to Championship.
The piece also notes Reynolds’ role in the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ series and ongoing celebrations with his family.
The story emphasizes the emotional and financial commitment of Reynolds and co-owner Rob McElhenney to Wrexham.
The match featured a dramatic late comeback and a decisive save by Arthur Okonkwo in the shootout.
The article references Reynolds’ wife, Blake Lively, and their family as central to the keepsake habit.
The overarching narrative links grassroots success to global celebrity involvement in Wrexham’s journey.

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