SOON to be Wrexham AFC co-owner Rob McElhenney has sent a touching message of support to a young Reds fan whose father has died.

The actor and producer Rob McElhenney sent the personal video message to 13-year-old Sam Aplin, whose father, Gary, has sadly passed away. 

McElhenney, who - along with fellow Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds - is close to finalising a takeover of Wrexham AFC, has already become a firm favourite with supporters for his personal acts of kindness - which also saw him donate £6,000 to buy a disabled Reds fan a specially-fitted bath tub. 

Sam's brother Jack shared the heart-warming message on his social media account, with McElhenney telling Sam - who plays for Brickfield Rangers - they could do with someone of his "tenacious" talent in the Wrexham midfield right now.

Sam is also said to be a cricket enthusiast, and McElhenney asked if, when he was able to get over to the UK, he would help teach him about cricket, Europe and Wales.

McElhenney passed on his condolences to Sam and told him to "keep your head up". 

"Hey, Sam. This is Rob McElhenney," the video starts.

"I heard that you are going through a really tough time right now with the passing of your dad.

"Just wanted to say I was really sorry about that. I just wanted to send a little support from the United States, and just to let you know I was thinking about you and I hope you are keeping your heading up and that you and your brother Jack are going to get through this.

"Everything passes, man, and you will get through it. And you'd better, because we're going to need you. We just played a game today where we drew against Eastleigh. I'm sure you watched, and I think what we need more than anything is, yes we need you back in the Mold Road Stand, which is as I know where you like to sit, we need you cheering.

"I hear you played for Brickfield and that you are a pretty tenacious midfielder... I'm fairly certain we need a midfielder, I don't know too much about football, but I've been told we need a really strong midfielder. I don't know, maybe you're the guy?

"We definitely need you on the pitch or in the stands. And the other thing I've got to ask you about is, when I get over there, is cricket, because I don't know anything about cricket and apparently, you are an incredible cricket player.

"I wanna learn. I want to learn all things Sam, I want to learn all things Europe, I want to learn all things Wales, and maybe you could help me?

"Keep your head up, so sorry to hear about your loss, and I'm going to see you real soon."