Wrexham faces another fine as player misconduct leads to penalties after a brawl with Bristol Rovers
The trouble started after their match ended in a 1-1 draw at the Memorial Stadium. Both teams were charged by the FA for the chaos that erupted after the final whistle. Wrexham, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, got hit with a £6,000 fine, while Rovers had to pay £3,500.
An FA spokesperson mentioned that both clubs admitted their players acted improperly after the game. This is the third time Wrexham has faced penalties for player misconduct this season. They’ve had issues before, including scuffles during matches against Sheffield United and Birmingham City.
Wrexham was leading for most of the game thanks to a goal from Elliot Lee. But just when they thought they had it in the bag, Promise Omochere equalized for Rovers late in the game. That’s when things got heated, with footage showing Rovers defender James Wilson pushing Wrexham’s Ollie Rathbone.
James McClean, Wrexham’s captain, was right in the middle of the action. He and a few others got yellow cards, but he didn’t seem too bothered afterward. He even posted a cheeky photo on Instagram with a caption that showed he wasn’t apologizing for anything.
Fans are pretty upset about the fine, especially since they feel Wrexham got the bigger penalty for a situation that started with Rovers. Some supporters think these fines for on-field squabbles are getting ridiculous. But it seems Wrexham’s past behavior played a role in the hefty fine.
At least financially, the club should be okay. Ryan Reynolds is worth around $350 million, so a fine like this probably won’t hurt too much. He’s been making a good chunk of change from his movies and smart investments, so Wrexham’s future looks bright despite the bumps in the road.
