We’ve been with Wrexham for what seems like the blink of an eye, but so much has happened. I remember the first press conference, we were asked what our goals were… and I think Rob jumped in with, “The Premiere League.”
People laughed. They had every right to. It seemed insane… But we weren’t kidding.
I feel at home here. It’s a place that values community, decency and history. From the respect it pays to the Gresford Disaster, to the feeling of hope and miracles created by Mickey Thomas. These are big reasons Wrexham is growing into what it always was. It isn’t just a place with a history of ups and downs, it’s also a FEELING. And a feeling is sometimes as good or better than a memory.
We made history. We’ve been promoted for a record third time in a row. That doesn’t happen without the wisdom of Phil Parkinson and his coaching staff, or the talent of Paul Mullin. It doesn’t happen without Max Cleworth and Arthur Okonkwo. Or Mark Howard who may have one of the hardest jobs there is. I watched Sam Smith create a frightening blend between football and martial arts, scoring our second goal yesterday.
The Stadium feels like a church. I know so many of you now. Since February, 2021, I’ve watched babies become regulars. And some regulars depart us for good. We’ve had the honour to scatter ashes of loved ones across that field. I’ve even watched every available hand shovel snow off the pitch to keep a match from cancellation.
Somebody said the Welsh have the “heart of a poet and the fist of a fighter.” That’s what I love about this place. I wish the whole world could visit Wrexham. Diolch. 🏴
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I just want to make sure people know what happened here today. @ChanningTatum @StoKColdbrew @Wrexham_AFC
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Gut punch… Ollie is a big reason we’re in this league today. Not to mention the boundless charisma and charm… he harnessed a lifetime of talent, heart and work-ethic to push @wrexham_afc and the town forward. Spending time with Ollie’s incredible family: his wife, Caitlin, amazing kids and his dad, Andy, are forever-memories. Ollie is my friend now and always. The silver lining is @officialstfc is an excellent club and they get to experience that same feeling @robmac and I felt as Ollie steps onto the pitch at The County Ground to push Swindon FC forward and up the pyramid. Thank you, Ollie. ❤️🏴❤️
P.S. for the love of all that’s holy, DO NOT tell my Mom her boyfriend is changing shirts. Tam-Tam is unpredictable. (SEE LAST SLIDE) Swindon can expect her to storm the pitch to provide fresh orange slices to Ollie without warning. She’s 80 years old. But homegirl is strong. Despite it making no sense at all… she JUST NOW qualified for the 1988 Olympics. We suspect she’s on something a little stronger than calcium supplements. Her birthday card to @thehughjackman said, “Do you even lift, bro?” That it. Not even “Happy birthday”.
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As some of you know, I’ve included John Candy easter eggs in a lot of my films. Because his films and his life mean so much to me. Today is an emotional day — not just because our documentary, “I Like Me” will be opening #TIFF50 but because we’re one step closer to what will be a global John Candy moment this fall.
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The one and only @olliep9_ sails into NYC… with the wind in his sail, @caitlin_palmerr_
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This weekend I had the great honour of passing a non-binding, bi-cameral, joint-resolution to fulfill a lifelong dream of visiting the @UnitedNations in support of their Football for the Goals initiative. Millions of footie fans can attest, football often goes beyond the full 90-minutes, so sustainability is in our DNA. Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals is a logical conclusion. No one wants to face a global squeaky bum time. Thank you UN Global Communications chief @MelissaRFleming for hosting our crew @Wrexham_AFC for a wonderful day in a truly awe-inspiring setting. I only wish we got our subsequent three-on-three match on camera - your footwork on the pitch was like that of a young Gene Kelly. 📸 UN Social Media Team
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After over 135 years of bringing you the top of the food chain, we figured it's time to show some love to the bottom.
#Underdogs, narrated by @vancityreynolds, premieres Sunday, June 15 at 9/8c on @natgeotv, simulcast on @abc. Streaming next day on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Sorry, not sorry.
Watch #Underdogs, narrated by @vancityreynolds, Sundays at 9/8c on National Geographic. Now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Been waiting a year for this kit to make its debut — and it did not disappoint. Available NOW in the @wrexham_afc online store. Link in stories. Dog not included. ⚔️🏴⚔️
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Love is not a big enough word. John Candy: I Like Me, official trailer.
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A decade really zips by. Deadpool started filming 10 years ago.
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The most beautiful campus I’ve ever seen. Thank you @yale_schwarzman for hosting and celebrating your incredible alumnus, @slevydirect. Taking a trip down memory lane, spanning three films my genius friend and brother, Shawn Levy and I have collaborated on. FREE GUY, THE ADAM PROJECT and DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE.
Yale obviously churns out some of the most innovative people. They fostered his force of nature vision as a director, writer — and Oscar nominated producer. The school must be so proud of this guy. But for me and so many others, it’s his character, integrity and work ethic which sets him apart.
Enormous thanks to @kevinmccarthytv for moderating. He’s behind some of the most insightful interviews of filmmakers in every genre. He LOVES movies and the process behind it.
Yale churns out some of the brightest and most innovative people.And I admit… If time travel was even remotely affordable, I’d go back to High School and really apply myself with straight A’s, instead of grades ranging from “NO” to “oh-my-god-NO”, I’d definitely have written one hell of an application to Yale University. And I’d definitely have that rejection letter framed and mounted on my wall with pride. 🎓
*special thank you to “Willverine” for filling in for Hugh. Nobody noticed. Credit: @statikdarkness
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John Candy: I Like Me. Now available on @amazonprime
I’ve been a John Candy super fan my whole life. This documentary dream started in 2018 when we wanted to create a tribute reel on the 25th anniversary of the day John Candy left us. And Maximum Effort’s Bryan Rowland cut together a beauty. This documentary has been worth the wait because the journey was just as good as the film.
This dream was a shared one. And wouldn’t exist without Chris Candy, Jennifer Candy-Sullivan, the wonderfully talented Colin Hanks, George Dewey, Shane Reid, Sophia Travaglia, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau, Patrick Gooing, Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper — and all the good folks at Amazon Studios for their collaboration and celebration of John Candy. Particularly, Brianna Oh… thank you so much.
@maximumeffort @johncandy @amazonmgmstudios @rowlandbb @grd212 @chriscandy4ever @therealjencandy
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No trailer can capture how good and how gorgeous @songsungbluefilm is. I think it’s as close to perfect as it gets. @thehughjackman and @katehudson put greatness into every moment, frame and note. The whole thing is a feeling — you don’t want it to ever stop. And @mybrewtube… you’re an incredible storyteller. #SongSungBlue
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Zing! Thanks @criticschoice — whole team @deadpoolmovie is thrilled. But wait a minute. Swipe ➡️➡️
Huge congrats to @arealpainfilm
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31 years
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How I met a real mother f’er.
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This year marks the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. To celebrate this massive milestone, the Terry Fox Foundation is launching a limited-edition collection with all proceeds supporting cancer research in Canada.