Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has taken aim at the National League over its “inaction” when it comes to streaming games.
The Hollywood star took over the Welsh club, along with co-owner and fellow actor Rob McElhenney, around 18 months ago.
Reynolds has previously submitted plans to launch a domestic and global streaming service, which would allow fans to watch matches online.
The 45-year-old says not streaming National League games is “truly baffling” and insists that it would “benefit everyone” in the division.
He took to social media to voice his frustrations, writing: “After months of maximum effort, the decision (through inaction of the @Vanamara National League) to not allow domestic/international streaming of matches of Wrexham and the other clubs in the league is truly baffling.”
He added: “Depriving every team in our league the chance to expand the fanbase while adding to league revenues benefits everyone.
“This is a spotlight and a chance and we ask @TheVanaramaNL to take it. And we urge @Vanarama and @BTSport to help fund the wisdom to do so.”
The club had earlier released an official statement on the matter, saying it felt “let down” by the League’s stance.
“Unbelievably, the request hasn’t even been considered by the Board of the National League yet, never mind a decision made,” it read.
“The club feels let down and can only assure fans, both new and old, that we have done everything we could to provide the opportunity to watch the game live, both in the UK and overseas.
“On Tuesday, there will be at least 39 games available for a UK audience to watch across various platforms and probably more to the international market, so why is there a reluctance from the National League to allow the game to be broadcast is difficult to understand.”
In response to the statement, a spokesperson for the National League said: “There are wider discussions about streaming for all clubs that are subject to ongoing contracts and we are working with partners to deliver the best solution for all.”
Wrexham are currently seventh in the table, having taken 10 points from their opening five matches as they bid to win promotion into the Football League.
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