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Swansea Slams Wrexham TV Coverage as 'Afterthought' Treatment

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Swansea City will raise concerns with the EFL over television coverage of their match against Wrexham, which featured Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney providing alternative commentary. The Championship match ended in a 2-0 win for Wrexham on March 13, but Swansea's chief executive Tom Gorringe said the club felt like an "afterthought" in the production.

Gorringe criticized the build-up and coverage, noting that Wrexham's production company handled the broadcast with all focus on their team. He pointed out that the game's advertisement failed to mention Swansea as opponents, and celebrations centered on Wrexham personnel including Sky presenter David Prutton. The Swansea executive said the club would discuss the matter with the EFL next week.

Sky Sports defended its coverage, telling BBC Wales that it was responsible for the production and maintained the broadcast was fair and balanced. Former Swansea captain Ashley Williams provided punditry for the match, while both managers were interviewed before and after the game. The controversy highlights tensions between promoting individual clubs and maintaining impartial coverage in the EFL.