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What Motivated Wrexham Co-owner Ryan Reynolds to Join the F1 World and Pick Alpine Out of 10 Teams?

A comprehensive look at the reasons behind Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds recent investment into F1 team Alpine. Read more here.
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After Ryan Reynolds’ $218 Million F1 Venture, $20 Million Worth Rivals Set to Emulate Wrexham’s Success With Captivating Docuseries

The iconic Welcome to Wrexham documentary set the team on fire as another EFL League Two Club looks to follow the same process to boost fans.
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“That Stops Today” – Hours After $218,000,000 Investment in Alpine F1, Wrexham Owner Ryan Reynolds Secures Deal to Bring Welsh Content to USA

Wrexham AFC owner Ryan Reynolds makes a massive announcement regarding Welsh language shows after securing a deal for new TV channel.
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Wrexham’s Ex-Manchester United Target Guaranteed To Thrive From Potential Transfer, With the Club Ready To Play the Waiting Game – “He’d Have a Good Time”

The former Manchester United star that Wrexham AFC is eyeing to sign, has been guaranteed to benefit from the move to the Welsh side.
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“Dreadful Luck With Injuries” – After Interest in Ex-Manchester United Ace, Wrexham is Warned of ‘Infrequently Available’ Star

Wrexham AFC has been warned by an insider over frequent injuries suffered by the club's transfer target this summer available for free.
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“Makes Football Special” – Rival Gary Neville Marvels at Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham as He Slams Real Madrid and FC Barcelona’s Controversial Venture

Wrexham AFC's EFL League Two rival Salford City's co-owner heaps praise on the Ryan Reynolds' club for its rise from the fifth tier.
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Will Wrexham Owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Make a Documentary on Alpine F1 After Whopping $218 Million Investment?

After their $218 million takeover, will the Wrexham heroes and Michael B Jordan make a documentary similar to 'Welcome to Wrexham'?
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Wrexham’s Hollywood Owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Team Up With Michael B. Jordan to Acquire Stake in $900,000,000 Alpine F1

Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are ready to embark on new adventure with a part of investment group in F1 team.
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“Couple of Players We Want” – Linked With Ex-Manchester United Ace, Wrexham Boss Phil Parkinson Confirms the ‘Element of Truth’ in Transfers Before League Two Starts

With new season around the corner, Wrexham will look to bolster their squad and improve their chances of winning the promotion.
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After Hilariously Revealing ‘First Stint at Wrexham’ 130 Years Ago, Ryan Reynolds Refrained From Speaking About Spooky Doppelganger ‘On Record’ Last Year

Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds once refrained himself from revealing details surrounding an image around 130 years old. Read more.
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“They’re Trying to Ruin My Career” – Days After Brother Cashed Out 82X Profit, Wrexham Captain Ben Tozer Calls Out ‘Anti-Football’ Decision Following Ban

Wrexham AFC captain seems to be upset with new set of rules regarding long throw-ins during the game by EFL from 2023-24 season. Read more.
Vanarama National League Wrexham v York City Ben Tozer 4 of Wrexham interacts with the fans during the Vanarama National

“Got out the National League With a League Two Budget”- Despite Praising Hollywood Owners, Wrexham’s Fierce Rival Dismisses Their ‘Underdog’ Promotion Story

While their rival team has praised the Hollywood owners of Wrexham AFC, he still, however, remains unconvinced by their promotion story.
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About Wrexham AFC

Wrexham AFC

Brief History

Wrexham AFC is one of the oldest clubs in England and plays in the fifth tier of the English football pyramid in the National League. Formed in 1864, they are a club on the rise because of new ownership by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. They are the third oldest soccer professional team in England after Notts County and Stoke City and the oldest club from Wales.

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The club first entered the Combination League in 1890 and won four Combination titles. But after various financial problems, Wrexham lost its place in the league and dropped out of the football league in 2008. Since then, many have come and gone to take the club to greater heights. But Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took up the challenge.

In some of their famous victories, Wrexham beat reigning champions Arsenal in the 1992 FA Cup. The 1984 European Cup Winners' Cup saw them beat Porto.

Wrexham AFC plays its home games at Racecourse Ground; the oldest international stadium in the world. They set the record attendance back in 1957 against Manchester United by welcoming 34445 supporters.

Shareholders of Wrexham AFC

Wrexham AFC is owned by R.R. McReynolds Company, LLC, which is equally owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and McElhenney are the two shareholders of the Welsh club.

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Which league does Wrexham play in?

Wrexham AFC currently plays in the Vanarama National League, which is the 5th-tier league of the English football league. The National League is a semi-professional league and is the lowest division in English football.

Wrexham's highest league position

Wrexham finished 2nd in the 2021-22 National League and missed out on the automatic promotion to EFL League Two. They are currently in the race to finish 1st and earn direct promotion to EFL League Two. However, the highest they reached is the Football League Second Division in 1978, which was the 2nd tier at that time.

Is Wrexham the oldest football club?

No, Wrexham is the 3rd oldest professional football club in the world after being formed in 1864. However, they are the oldest club in Wales.

Is Wrexham in England or Wales?

Wrexham AFC is a professional football club based in Wrexham, Wales. Wales, as a country, is a part of the United Kingdom. Wrexham, playing in the National League, is currently under the authority of the Football Association of Wales. However, top-tier Welsh clubs continue to play in England's English Football League pyramid.

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What does AFC stand for in Wrexham AFC?

Wrexham AFC stands for Wrexham Association Football Club.

Managers

Manager NameManager Reign
Charlie Hewitt1925-29
Jack Baynes1929-31
Ernest Blackburn1932-36
Jimmy Logan 1937-38
Tom Morgan1938-40
Tom Williams1940-49
Les McDowall1949-50
Peter Jackson1950-54
Cliff Lloyd1954-57
John Love1957-59
Billy Morris1960-61
Ken Barnes1961-65
Billy Morris1965-66
Jack Rowley1966-67
Alvan Williams1967-68
John Neal1968-77
Arfon Griffiths1977-81
Mel Sutton1981-82
Bobby Roberts1982-85
Dixie McNeil1985-89
Brian Flynn1989-2001
Denis Smith 2001-07
Brian Carey2007
Brian Little2007-08
Dean Saunders2008-11
Andy Morrell2011-14
Kevin Wilkin2014-15
Gary Mills2015-16
Dean Keates2016-18
Sam Ricketts2018
Graham Barrow2018-19
Bryan Hughes2019
Dean Keates2019-21
Phil Parkinson2021-

Player Roster

Player NameNationalityPosition
Rob LaintonEnglandGoalkeeper
Reece Hall-JohnsonEnglandDefender
Callum McFadzeanScotlandDefender
Ben TozerEnglandDefender
Aaron HaydenEnglandDefender
Jordan TunnicliffeEnglandDefender
Jordan DavisWales Defender
Luke YoungEnglandMidfielder
Ollie PalmerEnglandForward
Paul MullinEnglandForward
Liam McAlindenIrelandForward
Anthony FordeIrelandDefender
Bryce HosannahEnglandDefender
Sam Dalby EnglandForward
Jacob MendySpainForward
Andy CannonEnglandMidfielder
Mark HowardEnglandGoalkeeper
Thomas O’ConnorIrelandMidfielder
Kai Calderbank-ParkAustraliaGoalkeeper
Scott ButlerWales Defender
Ryan AustinWales Defender
Harry LennonEnglandDefender
Jake BickerstaffEnglandForward
James JonesScotlandMidfielder
Rory WatsonEnglandGoalkeeper
Max CleworthEnglandDefender
Daniel JonesWales Forward
Aaron James EnglandDefender
Will MountfieldEnglandMidfielder
Kai EvansWales Midfielder
Elliot LeeEnglandForward
Daniel DaviesWales Defender
Louis LloydWales Forward
David JonesEnglandMidfielder
Jacob MilnerEnglandMidfielder
Owen CushionEnglandDefender
Eoghan O’ConnellIrelandDefender

Major Trophies/Honors

  • Third Division/ League One: Champions 1977-78
  • The Combination: Champions: 1900-01, 1901-02- 1902-03, 1904-05
  • Football League Trophy: 2004-05
  • Fa Trophy: 2012-13
  • Welsh Cup: 23 times

Net Worth of Wrexham AFC

Wrexham AFC is worth more than $2.5 million, the amount Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in 2020. However, their worth is only going to increase from here as they chase promotion to the EFL League Two.

Wrexham AFC's TV Show

After Ryan and Rob bought the club, they started the American sports documentary series, Welcome to Wrexham. It became one of the best tv shows to air and fans cannot get enough of it. The series is inspired by Sunderland Till I Die. The Hollywood owners took the camera inside to showcase the work being done, behind the scenes.

Ryan Reynolds' Premier League vision

The vision of Ryan Reynolds is to take the club to greater heights and wants to see the team in the Premier League. According to Marca, he said, "In 10 years' time the plan has and always will be the Premier League. If it's theoretically possible to go from the fifth tier to the Premier League, why wouldn't we try?