How football club owner’s surprise job offer now makes sense
13 years, 6 months ago

How football club owner’s surprise job offer now makes sense

The Independent  

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Fabian Hurzeler hopes Brighton can build on comeback victory over Tottenham
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Fabian Hurzeler hopes Brighton can build on comeback victory over Tottenham

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Morgan Gibbs-White says England interim Lee Carsley ‘perfect guy for this job’
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Morgan Gibbs-White says England interim Lee Carsley ‘perfect guy for this job’

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Manchester United respond to speculation over Erik ten Hag’s future as manager
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Manchester United respond to speculation over Erik ten Hag’s future as manager

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham mission statement – how are they doing three years on?
1 year, 1 month ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham mission statement – how are they doing three years on?

New York Times  

Considering how much has changed at Wrexham since one of football’s most unexpected takeovers was confirmed, it barely seems believable that just 36 months have passed. The club’s revenue in the 2023-24 season is forecast to top £20million thanks to a series of lucrative sponsorship deals made possible by the global success of the documentary. Wrexham’s success in exploiting the …

Wrexham sign James McClean thanks to Hollywood spending power
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrexham sign James McClean thanks to Hollywood spending power

The Independent  

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Extraordinary – Wrexham director says reception in US has exceeded expectations
1 year, 8 months ago

Extraordinary – Wrexham director says reception in US has exceeded expectations

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Wrexham FC: How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to buy a club they’d never heard of
1 year, 9 months ago

Wrexham FC: How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to buy a club they’d never heard of

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Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney makes yet another plea to Gareth Bale, begging him to 'call me!'
1 year, 10 months ago

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney makes yet another plea to Gareth Bale, begging him to 'call me!'

Daily Mail  

Rob McElhenney has made a fresh bid to try to convince Gareth Bale to come out of retirement, with Wrexham's co-owner urging the Welshman to call him and to 'do the right thing' and play back in his homeland. But, now that Wrexham's been promoted back to the Football League, McElhenney and fellow actor and good pal Ryan Reynolds - …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney insist they won’t lead Wrexham transfer plans
1 year, 10 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney insist they won’t lead Wrexham transfer plans

The Independent  

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Gareth Bale turns down Ryan Reynolds’ plea to reverse retirement at Wrexham
1 year, 10 months ago

Gareth Bale turns down Ryan Reynolds’ plea to reverse retirement at Wrexham

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Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney jokes about Gareth Bale offer
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney jokes about Gareth Bale offer

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Phil Parkinson looks forward to helping Wrexham continue their journey
1 year, 11 months ago

Phil Parkinson looks forward to helping Wrexham continue their journey

The Independent  

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney dedicate promotion glory to the people of Wrexham
1 year, 11 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney dedicate promotion glory to the people of Wrexham

The Independent  

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Ben Foster’s Wrexham return is the deal that works for everybody
1 year, 11 months ago

Ben Foster’s Wrexham return is the deal that works for everybody

The Independent  

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Boss Phil Parkinson wants Wrexham to prove they belong at a higher level
2 years, 1 month ago

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The Independent  

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Will Wrexham’s Hollywood story go on in the FA Cup?
2 years, 1 month ago

Will Wrexham’s Hollywood story go on in the FA Cup?

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Why The Athletic is jumping on the Wrexham bandwagon – first stop, the Turf Hotel
2 years, 1 month ago

Why The Athletic is jumping on the Wrexham bandwagon – first stop, the Turf Hotel

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Wrexham vs. Sheffield United in FA Cup fourth round play. Starting with Saturday’s National League trip to Altrincham, The Athletic will be joining Parkinson’s side every step of the way as they negotiate eight tasty fixtures in February, including an FA Cup fourth-round replay at Sheffield United that now has Tottenham Hotspur as the …

Football rumours: Aaron Ramsey given options for Premier League return
3 years, 4 months ago

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Newcastle manager search takes latest twist as struggles continue
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Graeme Jones to have talks with Newcastle’s owners after Chelsea game
3 years, 4 months ago

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Wigan sign Ipswich winger Gwion Edwards
3 years, 9 months ago

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Promotion with Swansea ‘would be among the top’ moments of Andre Ayew’s career
3 years, 10 months ago

Promotion with Swansea ‘would be among the top’ moments of Andre Ayew’s career

The Independent  

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney complete Wrexham takeover
4 years, 1 month ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney complete Wrexham takeover

The Independent  

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Jamie Vardy: ‘He wasn’t just a chairman, he was part of the squad itself’
6 years, 4 months ago

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The Independent  

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Next Swansea manager: Chris Coleman ruled of the running for vacant Swans job - by his wife
8 years, 2 months ago

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Blackpool give Crystal Palace permission to speak to Ian Holloway
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Blackpool give Crystal Palace permission to speak to Ian Holloway

The Independent  

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Dougie Freedman relishing Bolton chance
12 years, 5 months ago

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It's great here, claims Adam, they wash your kit
13 years, 7 months ago

It's great here, claims Adam, they wash your kit

The Independent  

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Round-up: Cardiff's 'unfinished business' puts the pressure on Norwich
13 years, 10 months ago

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The Independent  

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Doncaster confident O'Driscoll will stay
14 years, 3 months ago

Doncaster confident O'Driscoll will stay

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Team News: 30/04/2010
14 years, 10 months ago

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Neil Warnock: Leaving Palace for QPR was really tough
15 years ago

Neil Warnock: Leaving Palace for QPR was really tough

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Venables rejects offer to take over at St James'
16 years, 6 months ago

Venables rejects offer to take over at St James'

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Under Kevin one thing is for sure: nothing is certain
17 years, 2 months ago

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