Why Wrexham owner Rob Mac changed his name from Rob McElhenney | OneFootball

Wrexham co-owner Rob Mac has shortened his public name after being known as Rob McElhenney, citing practicality, identity and branding.

According to Wales Online, as his More Better Productions expands into regions like South America to invest in football clubs, his original surname posed a pronunciation hurdle. He has adopted Rob Mac to be more accessible to partners and global audiences, and to stop losing time correcting spelling and pronunciation.

Friends, family and fans already call him Mac, thanks to nearly two decades playing Ronald "Mac" McDonald in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, so the change felt natural. He also found that McElhenney is not the ancestral spelling, having been altered by officials and past generations, which left him feeling less tied to it.

The shift doubles as a streamlined rebrand with Ryan Reynolds, turning a lifelong irritation into a marketing moment that keeps focus on his projects, including the 17th season of Always Sunny and Welcome to Wrexham.

In a broadcasting first, the Wrexham co-owners will provide alternative live commentary of Friday's Welsh derby against Swansea City, available exclusively on Sky Sports Football, offering fans an unfiltered perspective.

Those wanting the standard broadcast can watch Sky Sports Main Event. The alternative show, hosted by Sky Sports' David Prutton, will be relaxed and conversational, prioritising the owners' reactions, anecdotes and their journey with the club over standard stats.

Source: Wales Online