Manchester United fans were in for a treat this week, as club legend Sir Alex Ferguson joined Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in a hilarious video announcing a match between Manchester United and Wrexham AFC.
The video, which was posted on Manchester United’s official YouTube channel, features Reynolds and McElhenney, who bought Wrexham AFC in 2021, discussing their excitement to announce their friendly game against Manchester United together with Sir Alex.
The trio is then connected over a video call, and Ryan and Rob begin by thanking Sir Alex for agreeing to make the announcement together. Sir Alex seems a little flustered and does not respond at all. Both Ryan and Rob continued to speak their thoughts on the game, the players, and the fans, but Sir Alex remained silent while wearing an agitated expression.
The Ryan and Rob duo then comment on how intimidating Sir Alex was and that he was “living in their heads rent free.”
Ryan then panicked and proceeded to end the video conference after announcing the game, which will take place at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on July 25.
Wrexham vs… Man Utd?! 🤯
Wrexham are set to face Manchester United in San Diego this summer 🇺🇸 #BBCFootball #WxmAFC #MUFC pic.twitter.com/WcNXNpdK36
— BBC Sport Wales (@BBCSportWales) March 27, 2023
The video ends with a red-haired woman walking into Sir Alex’s room, asking about how the video conference went. Sir Alex Ferguson responded, ” They were on mute. Never heard a thing.”
The appearance of Sir Alex Ferguson was a surprise welcome
The announcement has caused a stir among football fans, with many excited to see Sir Alex Ferguson back in the spotlight and looking forward to the match between the two clubs. Manchester United fans, in particular, are thrilled to see one of their greatest-ever managers back in the limelight.
The video has also been praised for its humorous tone, with many people commenting on the chemistry between Reynolds, McElhenney, and Ferguson. It is clear that the trio had a lot of fun filming the announcement, and this has translated into a highly entertaining video.
The Manchester United vs. Wrexham AFC match is shaping up to be a highly entertaining affair, with the added bonus of Sir Alex Ferguson’s involvement in the announcement video. Football fans around the world will be eagerly anticipating the game, which is set to take place later this year, with tickets going on sale today.
