Tag: Rob McElhenney

Public money controversy as Wrexham land £18m for Racecourse revamp

Wrexham AFC
December 2025

Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground redevelopment is being heavily bankrolled by public funds, with about £18m in non-repayable state aid going towards a new Kop stand, floodlights and pitch upgrades, far exceeding public support given to any other club in England or Wales. Local and Welsh government regeneration plans around Wrexham General station have funnelled money directly to the club, with documents admitting there is “no incentive” for private investors, sparking debate over why a project fronted by wealthy Hollywood owners is being underwritten by taxpayers.

Last-gasp Max Cleworth touch keeps Wrexham unbeaten

Max Cleworth (Wrexham)
November 2025

Wrexham trailed from the 13th minute and looked set for defeat until deep into stoppage time, when a scrambled set piece ended with Nathan Broadhead’s volley deflecting off Max Cleworth and spinning in to secure a 1-1 draw and preserve an eight-game unbeaten run. Blackburn struck early through Andri Gudjohnsen and threatened a second after the break, only for Arthur Okonkwo to keep Wrexham alive. In the 95th minute a contentious wide free kick prompted chaos, Kiefer Moore nodded back across goal and the loose ball broke to Broadhead, whose fierce strike clipped Cleworth and triggered a “Legend” shout from co-owner Rob McElhenney online.

Ryan Reynolds’ Awkward Moment with Wrexham New Signing

Ryan Reynolds (Wrexham), Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)
August 2025

Ryan Reynolds admitted he had an awkward exchange with new Wrexham signing Nathan Broadhead during a dressing-room visit. Reynolds, alongside Rob McElhenney, attended Wrexham’s Championship clash with West Brom to meet the club’s summer arrivals including Broadhead, Conor Coady, Kieffer Moore, and Liberato Cacace. Reynolds confessed he struggled to connect with Broadhead, Wrexham’s £10 million signing, and didn’t handle the moment smoothly. The Hollywood duo’s visit was meant to boost morale, but Reynolds’ honesty showed the sometimes-unpolished side of ownership despite strengthening the squad heavily this summer.

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