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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make first appointment as owners of Wrexham with Hollywood pair picking Phil Parkinson as new boss from 60 candidates... with ex-Sunderland manager told of 'immediate objective' of promotion to Football League

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have made their first appointment as owners of Wrexham, with former Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson announced as the club's new manager.

The fifth tier side have been on the hunt for a suitable candidate to take the hot seat following Dean Keates' departure at the end of the season, with the Hollywood duo keen on seeing the club promoted as soon as possible.

Parkinson, 53, boasts the necessary experience in the lower tiers, with his experience having won promotion on three occasions putting him above as many as 60 candidates for the post.