'Having a word' - Ryan Reynolds reacts to Man Utd keeper challenge that left Wrexham ace hospitalised

Wrexham co-owner and Hollywood movie star Ryan Reynolds has taken to Instagram to crack a joke regarding Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop.

The 23-year-old played for Manchester United against Wrexham in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday night and was responsible for an injury to striker Paul Mullin, who suffered a punctured lung in the 12th minute of United's 3-1 defeat after a coming together with Bishop.

The clash prompted some harsh words from Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson, who said that he was "fuming" with the "clumsy" and "reckless" challenge. Taking to social media, Reynolds also weighed in on the action.

On Instagram, he said: "With Deadpool paused, we visited 10 Downing to discuss the excellence of UK film crews and @maximumeffort. Aside from shooting back home, the UK is my favourite place to make a movie. Hoping to see even more film work head to Wales. Rob would have joined but he’s currently having a word with Man Utd’s youth team goalie."

Mullen required oxygen before he was substituted after a lengthy stoppage and Sunderland target Bishop was yellow-carded with calls for a red.