ALL POSTS TAGGED "Wrexham AFC"
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/ 58 days agoWrexham sees surge in tourism thanks to Rob and Ryan effect
Since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased Wrexham AFC in 2020, the small Welsh city of Wrexham has seen an implausible increase in tourism. The takeover not only revitalized the city's club but also placed Wrexham on the global map. Reynolds and McElhenney, together with the town's enticing soccer history, bring in tourists […]
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/ 113 days agoWrexham trouble: Residents gripe about heavy matchday traffic
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of Wrexham has brought newfound fame and success to the historic Welsh club. As Wrexham embark on their League One campaign, they’ve started strong; with two wins and a draw in their first three matches. However, the excitement surrounding the team’s rise has come with unintended consequences; […]
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/ 128 days agoWrexham’s pub, The Turf, gets a makeover
The Turf pub, nestled beside Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground, has always been more than just a local gathering place. It’s a symbol of community and camaraderie, a place where fans gather to celebrate victories and lament losses. Thanks to the global spotlight shone by the "Welcome to Wrexham" docuseries, The Turf has become a worldwide sensation, […]
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/ 134 days agoNo more favorites: Wrexham savor League One underdog status
Wrexham will make their long-awaited return to League One, marking the club's first appearance in English soccer’s third tier after 19 years. The journey back to this level has been nothing short of remarkable, driven by back-to-back automatic promotions. The Dragons have been receiving support from Hollywood for their recent comeback. However, manager Phil Parkinson […]
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/ 182 days agoWrexham providing free Welsh language lessons to players, fans
Wrexham has revealed that they have been providing players and staff at the club with Welsh language lessons. Welsh remains the official language of Wales, despite the fact that it is only spoken by around 18% of the nation's population. According to a recent census, almost 75% of people inside the country claimed that they […]
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/ 226 days agoEPL dream fades? Wrexham boss reveals club's summer budget
Wrexham achieved a first in club history—back-to-back promotions—and concluded the League Two season with five victories in a row, securing second place. The Reds have thus earned a postseason celebration as they revel in a spot in League One. Yet, on Friday, the club released the roster of players they had kept. Therefore, they have […]
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/ 230 days agoDream big: Wrexham aim to lure Premier League winner for free
Jamie Vardy may be about to trade in his successful Leicester City story for a Hollywood epic at Wrexham. Just last week, Leicester won the Championship with a 3-0 victory against Preston North End; they had already regained their place in the Premier League within a year of their relegation. Blackburn Rovers defeated Enzo Maresca's […]
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/ 230 days agoNew Reynolds and McElhenney: Hollywood star invests in Leeds
Will Ferrell has apparently joined the ranks of Hollywood A-listers who have invested in English soccer, which has excited the sports media in the United Kingdom. The Sun reports that the 56-year-old has, like Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds at Wrexham, invested heavily in 49ers Enterprises, the club's owners, in order to support Leeds. Apparently, […]
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/ 250 days agoWhat league is Wrexham in?
Wrexham AFC has grown into one of the most popular soccer clubs in the world under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The North American actors purchased the club in November 2020 when it was in the fifth tier of the English soccer pyramid. Instant success transformed Wrexham, and it instantly rose the […]
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/ 251 days agoWrexham seal League One promotion, edging closer to EPL
An emphatic six goal victory has sealed Wrexham's promotion to League One putting them halfway towards their Premier League dream. After purchasing Wrexham in 2021, Hollywood duo Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds composed a flawless screenplay. The story continues as a 6-0 thrashing of Forest Green put them over the top to seal promotion and […]
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/ 252 days agoNew EFL deal with Sky Sports: What it means for US soccer fans
US soccer fans are set for an exciting change to their consumption of the EFL after Sky Sports renewed their deal. A blockbuster new domestic broadcast deal between the English Football League and Sky Sports was announced on Monday. While the agreement is specific to the UK market, it will undoubtedly have ripple effects across […]
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/ 267 days agoFX announces delays on Welcome to Wrexham season three
FX has officially revealed that season three of Welcome to Wrexham has been delayed. The newest season of the popular docuseries was previously supposed to premiere on Thursday, April 18. However, the network has now announced that the show will air on Thursday, May 2 instead. FX has not given a reason for the decision. […]