Rob McElhenney slams NFL star's 'incredibly wrong' comments about Welsh people
Rugby NewsFriday, 19 April 2024 at 09:10
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has extended an olive branch to NFL star Jason Kelce, following Kelce's regrettable comments about Wales.
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Kelce, speaking on the New Heights podcast, had expressed misguided perceptions of the Welsh, describing them in stereotypical terms.
Kelce's remarks included statements such as: "When I think of Welsh, I think British people call it 'posh'. I think of these rich, upper class, just beautiful white people," and "He is the running stereotype of what I would think of with a Welsh person. I don't know if that's an accurate stereotype but that's certainly what I think of and he's helping continue that trend in my mind."
Kelce had also expressed enthusiasm for the ex-rugby player, predicting, "I'm excited to see what this guy does. I know it's gonna be a learning curve, but I hope this guy takes the world by f****** storm. It will be electric. With a smile like that, this guy... if he works out, he's gonna be the most marketable player of all time."
However, upon reflection and criticism, Kelce acknowledged his error and expressed a willingness to correct his views, stating, "Yea, I've come to understand, I was very incorrect on this. Based on further assessment since these incorrect statements, not sure why I had these preconceptions in my mind, but I have found that the Welsh seem exactly like my kind of people. Happy to be incredibly wrong."
In response to Kelce's retraction, McElhenney offered to personally guide him through Wales, aiming to provide a firsthand experience of the country and its people.
McElhenney said:"Yes, incredibly wrong. I should show you around someday. I might know a few people. See for yourself."
Telegraph picks 2025 British & Irish Lions squad with Marcus Smith missing out
With the conclusion of the Six Nations, marked by England's resurgence and Ireland's triumphant performance once again, The Telegraph have revisited their squad predictions.
Check out who they selected below.
Props:
- Zander Fagerson (Scotland)
- Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
- Finlay Bealham (Ireland)
- Andrew Porter (Ireland)
- Ellis Genge (England)
- Pierre Schoeman (Scotland)
Ellis Genge, Captain of England during the Summer Nations Series Rugby match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on August 5, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Hookers:
- Dewi Lake (Wales)
- Dan Sheehan (Ireland)
- Ronan Kelleher (Ireland)
Locks:
- George Martin (England)
- Maro Itoje (England)
- Joe McCarthy (Ireland)
- Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
- Dafydd Jenkins (Wales)
- Scott Cummings (Scotland)
Back-row:
- Jac Morgan (Wales)
- Tommy Reffell (Wales)
- Ben Earl (England)
- Caelan Doris (Ireland)
- Josh van der Flier (Ireland)
- Ollie Chessum (England)
Ben Earl of England celebrates after winning during the Guinness Six Nations Match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on March 9th 2024. - PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
Halfbacks:
- Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland)
- Tomos Williams (Wales)
- Alex Mitchell (England)
- Finn Russell (Scotland)
- George Ford (England)
- Jack Crowley (Ireland)
Finn Russell, Captain of Scotland Rugby during the Six Nations Rugby match between Wales and Scotland at Principality Stadium on February 3, 2024 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Centres:
- Bundee Aki (Ireland)
- Ollie Lawrence (England)
- Garry Ringrose (Ireland)
- Sione Tuipulotu (Scotland)
Back-three:
- James Lowe (Ireland)
- Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland)
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (England)
- Mack Hansen (Ireland)
- Hugo Keenan (Ireland)
- Blair Kinghorn (Scotland)
Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland slips the tackle from Maro Itoje of England Rugby during the Six Nations Championship, 127th Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on January 6 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
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