Wrexham AFC co-owner Rob McElhenney recognized with ‘host of studying difficulties’

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

McElhenney purchased North Wales soccer membership Wrexham AFC alongside Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds in 2020.

The membership will quickly begin its first season within the English Football League in 15 years after final season’s promotion win, which prompted an open prime bus celebration within the metropolis.

A Disney+ documentary follows the trials and tribulations of the membership and is ready for a second season later this yr.

McElhenney and Reynolds have even introduced plans to diversify inside the sporting world with an funding in a Formula One group.

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

The NHS web site says an individual with a studying incapacity may discover it obscure “complicated information”, be taught some abilities or take care of themselves or reside alone.

The well being service additionally notes studying disabilities are “different for everyone” and a few individuals “might need more support throughout their life”.

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McElhenney mentioned he would increase on the analysis 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 sequence of friendlies over the summer time, Wrexham will begin their season towards MK Dons on 5 August.