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Wrexham's 'Hollywood stars' accused of intimidating referees after Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side benefit from 'laughable' decisions

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<p>Wrexham extended their lead over third-placed Wycombe to six points after registering a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ryan-reynolds-sam-smith-steven-fletcher-jack-marriott-wrexham-burton-league-one/blt4fd7bf39f645180b" target="_blank">convincing 3-0 win over relegation-threatened Burton</a> last weekend. The Brewers went a man down early in the game after Charlie Webster was shown a direct red card for a high tackle on George Dobson. Despite playing with 10 men, Burton successfully managed to keep a clean sheet until the 71st minute when Sam Smith was brought down by Burton goalkeeper Max Crocombe. Steven Fletcher converted the resulting spot-kick before Smith and Jack Marriott increased the team's tally. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ex-Soccer Saturday presenter Stelling, however, was not satisfied with the refereeing calls as he claimed that the match official might have been intimidated by the presence of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-ryan-reynolds-wrexham-hollywood-star-burton-phil-parkinson-promotion-push/bltb5d5df6ea31ee9e2" target="_blank">Deadpool star and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds at the stadium</a>. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking on his show on <em>talkSPORT</em>, Stelling said: "Wrexham have strengthened their hold on second place, but I have to say, I wonder if when referees go to the Racecourse Ground, they are intimidated by the crowd and the fact that there are Hollywood stars everywhere. </p><p>"Burton Albion went there at the weekend, and Seb Stockbridge was the referee. He gave an early straight red to a Burton player that was never a red card. But worse, Burton then held on for 70 minutes, and he gave a penalty when the goalkeeper was collecting the ball, and a Wrexham forward clattered into him."</p><p>He added: "It was laughable and one of the worst decisions I've ever seen in football. I just wonder whether they get carried away with the whole environment."</p>

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

<p>The Welsh club will be back in action in League One on Saturday as they take on Wigan Athletic in a crucial away fixture.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

Wrexham's 'Hollywood stars' accused of intimidating referees after Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side benefit from 'laughable' decisions | Goal.com

Former Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling thinks the presence of Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney could intimidate referees.

Wrexham&apos;s &apos;Hollywood stars&apos; accused of intimidating referees after Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney&apos;s side benefit from &apos;laughable&apos; decisions

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