“Don’t Say That Word”- Days After Golden Advice From Wrexham’s Ryan Reynolds, NFL Icon JJ Watt Reminds Wife of Unspoken Rule After Burnley Investment
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NFL legend JJ Watt made headlines recently. He invested in the English soccer club Burnley with his wife and became a minority owner. Recently, the couple was on NBC Sports, where they were asked about the soccer club they invested in. NFL defensive reminded his wife of an unspoken rule about their rivals during the conversation.
Watt drew inspiration from the story of Wrexham and its owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The investment comes in the wake of Burnley FC returning to the Premier League after winning the EFL Championship. And Watt is well aware of the rivalry of the club with Blackburn Rovers.
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JJ Watt reminds Kealia Watt of an unspoken rule
The Watt couple was on NBC Sports. They were quizzed about Burnley, their new investment. Kealia Watt was about to take the name of Blackburn Rovers, but JJ Watt intervened and stopped her. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year asked her to refrain from taking the name of their fiercest rivals.
Just how well do new Burnley part-owners @JJWatt & @KealiaOhai know their new club? 🤔#MyPLMorning pic.twitter.com/nGFI2LkUh4
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 12, 2023
JJ Watt said, “Nope. Don’t say it. We don’t say that word. I also can’t say the word that we do say. All you need to know is that we did the double on them this season and it was sweet. We also won the league at Ewood Park.”
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Everyone is aware of the rivalry between Burnley and Blackburn. They first played each other in 1884. The clubs are based in Lancashire, and the game between the two is known as the East Lancashire Derby. Burnley and Blackburn are among the 12 founding members of the Football League and have played over 100 times with each other.
Burnley was in dominant form this season in the Championship. They beat their fiercest rivals, Blackburn, twice this year in the league in the East Lancashire Derby. An American investor Alan Pace owns Burnley, and JJ Watt and Kealia Watt are now the minority owners. With NFL icon and former USWNT athletes on board, Pace will hope the club’s popularity increases in the US. And former Houston Texans defensive has already received invaluable advice from Ryan Reynolds for the same.
Ryan Reynolds’ advice to new Burnley minority owner
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Watt has revealed Wrexham owners are an inspiration behind his soccer investment. The former NFL defensive has discussed his new project with Reynolds and McElhenney. However, the advice from the Deadpool star has proved valuable for the former Texans defensive. It was around creating a loyal fanbase for the club.
Reynolds asked Watt to respect and honor the history and tradition of the soccer club. It will create a sense of emotional connection in the long term. The advice from the Wrexham co-owner will help Watt, who wants to build and increase a fanbase for the club in the US. Only time will tell whether Watt succeeds in his plans.
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