WREXHAM AFC co-owner Rob McElhenney has been representing the club and town while watching major sporting events.
Rob wore his black Wrexham cap while watching UFC in Las Vegas with his wife and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia co-star Kaitlin Olson.
Did y’all think I was playing? @Wrexham_AFC everywhere. @Wrexham_AFC always. We’re just getting started. LET’S GO. https://t.co/qIkBIitAQd
— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) July 11, 2021
He tweeted: "Did y’all think I was playing? @Wrexham_AFC everywhere. @Wrexham_AFC always. We’re just getting started. LET’S GO."
The UFC 264 tournament hit the headlines when Conor McGregor suffered a suspected injury during the first round of his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier.
It was a busy week of sport for Rob as he watched the Euro 2020 final on TV with Game of Thrones star Kit Harington.
Rob, wearing his ubiquitous Wrexham cap, was pictured with his arm around the actor who portrayed Jon Snow in the series.While Kit had the cross of St George painted on his face, Rob tweeted that his own allegiances were complicated. He is an American and previously showed support for Wales due to his connection to Wrexham AFC and the town.
Rob, who had a brief and gory cameo in Game of Thrones, said on Instagram: "Just the two biggest stars of @gameofthrones wearing tight tee shirts and watching football. My allegiance is complicated (re: 🏴). But my buddy Kit needs this as does @humphreyker and I’m choosing to be there for them *just this once, please forgive…"
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