Wrexham co-owner diagnosed with 'host of learning difficulties'

Wrexham co-owner diagnosed with ‘host of learning difficulties’

Jul 12, 2023

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has revealed he has been diagnosed with a “host of learning difficulties”.

McElhenney bought North Wales football club Wrexham AFC alongside Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds in 2020.

The club will soon start its first season in the English Football League in 15 years after last season’s promotion win, which prompted an open top bus celebration in the city.

A Disney+ documentary follows the trials and tribulations of the club and is set for a second season later this year.

McElhenney and Reynolds have even announced plans to diversify within the sporting world with an investment in a Formula One team.

“I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities…at 46,” he said.

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The NHS website says a person with a learning disability might find it difficult to understand “complicated information”, learn some skills or look after themselves or live alone.

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The health service also notes learning disabilities are “different for everyone” and some people “might need more support throughout their life”.

McElhenney said he would expand on the diagnosis and prognosis on his podcast in a fortnight’s time.

“It’s not something I would normally talk about publicly but I figured there are others who struggle with similar things and I wanted to remind you that you’re not alone,” he added.

“You’re not stupid. You’re not ‘bad’. It might feel that way sometimes. But it’s not true.”

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After a series of friendlies over the summer, Wrexham will start their season against MK Dons on 5 August.

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