Actor Hugh Jackman has revealed that a number of UK golf equipment who’re rivals of Ryan Reynolds’ owned AFC Wrexham supplied him a seat on the board.
In an interview with Laura Kuenssberg of the BBC, the Australian was requested if he would take into account buying a group, citing Manchester United who’re up on the market.
The 54-year-old mentioned, “Man U? I’m undecided I’ve that sort of cash, in reality, I do know I don’t have that sort of cash.”
Wrexham rivals provide Jackman co-ownership
Nonetheless, Jackman admitted that after Reynolds bought AFC Wrexham, he acquired multiple provide from rivals for simply £1 to come back in as a co-owner.
The actor did point out that the gives tempted him however refused to disclose the names of the golf equipment that approached him.
The actor, nonetheless, defined that he had a greater thought of getting one up over Reynolds to proceed the long-standing feud.
Jackman mentioned, “Michael B Jordan, I used to be with final evening, and he’s a co-owner of Bournemouth and I used to be like ‘ what? This complete factor of outsiders coming in shopping for soccer groups, it feels a bit of simple. So, I’ve determined to go one step additional. I’m really going to check out for the group.”
Jackman gives to play for Norwich
Jackman additionally mentioned that we want to trial for Norwich Metropolis, claiming, “I believe if I actually need to stick it to Ryan Reynolds, then if Wrexham get to play Norwich, as a result of clearly there’s a special degree right here, I believe it’d be greatest if I used to be heading within the winner.”
He additionally talked about that Norwich’s nickname ‘Canaries’ isn’t intimidating, and they’re all people’s favourite second group. It could be fascinating to see if Jackman decides to go forward and turn out to be a membership proprietor within the close to future.
A number of high-profile actors personal stakes or are well-known followers of golf equipment.
On Saturday legendary actor Tom Hanks who’s a lifelong Aton Villa supporter was current at Villa Park as he witnessed his favourite membership taking a 2-0 lead earlier than succumbing 2-4 to league leaders Arsenal.
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