Rob Mac hits back at Tom Brady's X-rated rant as Wrexham vs Birmingham heats up

Rob Mac has hit back at an X-rated rant by NFL legend Tom Brady as the rivalry between Wrexham and Birmingham City heats up. The Red Dragons and the Blues went head-to-head last season in a battle for promotion from League One.

While both sides ultimately achieved their aim, Birmingham came out on top after lifting the title with a record haul of 111 points. Wrexham still went up automatically, though, after finishing second.

The competition between the two clubs was spiced up last term as Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners, Mac and Ryan Reynolds, exchanged jibes with Birmingham minority stakeholder Brady. That tradition looks set to continue in the Championship after a clip of the former New England Patriots quarterback calling out the Welsh side was shared on social media by the Blues.

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The footage was captured just before Birmingham's 3-1 home win over Wrexham in September last year. Brady was in attendance to enjoy the game at St Andrew's alongside David Beckham, while Mac, who recently legally changed his last name from McElhenney, looked on glumly nearby.

Ahead of the match, Brady was filmed saying: "Let's go get a f***ing win against Wrexham. Those little [unknown expletives], we're coming for your ass. Ryan Reynolds, McElry, whatever the f*** your name is."

The video was posted online by Birmingham earlier this week to preview the release of their new documentary. The series, named 'Built In Birmingham: Brady & The Blues' is due out on August 1 on Amazon Prime Video.

Its airing comes following the success of the Red Dragons' own docuseries, 'Welcome To Wrexham', which streams on Disney+. The show has proved to be a smash hit, winning several Primetime Emmy Awards and has just finished its fourth season, with a fifth already commissioned.

Mac was quick to react as he shared the clip on Instagram Stories, alongside the caption: "Further proof that @wrexham_afc has @tombrady sweatin'".

Wrexham and Birmingham will renew hostilities in the second tier next season as they prepare to meet at the Racecourse Ground on October 3. The return leg at St. Andrews is scheduled for April 26.

Both sides have been busy bolstering their squads since rising out of League One and are among the bookies' favourites to challenge for promotion again next term. But former Wrexham striker Matt Jansen believes Birmingham are more suited to life in the Championship after claiming his old club could find it difficult to compete.

Speaking to OLBG, the ex-Blackburn Rovers player said: "I've got Wrexham down to struggle next season. There is a lot of quality in the Championship and it's a massive step up. Every league is a step up, but League One to Championship in particular is a very big step.

"I'd favour Birmingham to do better than Wrexham next season and I think Wrexham will find it very difficult. I wouldn't count Birmingham out. They are a strong side who have signed well, and they will be in the mix.

"Anything can happen once you're down in the doldrums of the bottom six. It can create a negative atmosphere and vibe around the place, it's a fight for survival."

He added: "They [Wrexham] could get sucked into it, although they may spend their way out of it in the next window. But I don't think it will be as easy for them this season."

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