cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted November 17, 2020 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/nov/16/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-takeover-wrexham-approved-fans?fbclid=IwAR2XYVELfjJNChb3PmrHTM-wT2UQYIIVSWQTJLFeSLmogCXj6pFoQNP2xZM We could have had Ryan Reynolds.We could have an actor instead of a Chef.. Why arent we Wrexham? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,960 Posted November 17, 2020 This has "going to end badly" written all over it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,149 Posted November 17, 2020 It’ll be an interesting one to see how it pans out - both this thread and for Wrexham, though the latter will be over a longer timescale! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted November 17, 2020 31 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: This has "going to end badly" written all over it. Honestly can't help but wonder how long it will last. 2 million is a lot of money for a club like them but with all going on and the football world in general I doubt that money will last too long. If they dont go up and continue to suffer results wise will they still stick around? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,861 Posted November 17, 2020 Apparently, it was a toss up between Wrexham and Wroxham - could have been a real Roys of the Rovers story. 2 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 315 Posted November 17, 2020 So, I live about 8 miles away from Wrexham, and I can tell you the buzz around the place is amazing. I have lots of friends who are ST holders and in the supporters trust, so were present at the virtual takeover meeting - they said it was, unsurprisingly, very slick. Wrexham is an old club with a ground with lots of history (first international game) - however, the town itself is a bit rundown, so this is a gargantuan shot in the arm for them! Hopefully this will benefit all parties involved - they have very little to start with, so can only be good news for Wrexham AFC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Dutchman 766 Posted November 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, NWC said: So, I live about 8 miles away from Wrexham, and I can tell you the buzz around the place is amazing. I can imagine. The supporters apparently voted 98% in favour, which really is something. Could you imagine 98% of us lot agreeing on anything? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 864 Posted November 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, Flying Dutchman said: I can imagine. The supporters apparently voted 98% in favour, which really is something. Could you imagine 98% of us lot agreeing on anything? Can’t honestly imagine 9.8% of us even agreeing to disagree 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 1,011 Posted November 17, 2020 2 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: We could have had Ryan Reynolds. We could have an actor instead of a Chef.. Why arent we Wrexham? Because they're Welsh you plonker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted November 17, 2020 12 minutes ago, First Wazzock said: Because they're Welsh you plonker. I'm not sure if I'm being whooshed here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,680 Posted November 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, First Wazzock said: Because they're Welsh you plonker. It should have been Welsh Ewe Plonker 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,765 Posted November 17, 2020 WhyArentWeWrexham? H Y A R E N T W E W R E X H A M ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,261 Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) This is obviously such a terrible idea. Why would Hollywood celebrities who don't have 10's of millions to throw about want to get involved with a non league club. Got disaster written all over it... ... ... *It's Always Sunny into theme* "The gang buys a soccer club" Edited November 17, 2020 by Christoph Stiepermann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,261 Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) I hope they change their shirt sponsor to Fight Milk, rename their ground as the Wolf Cola stadium and change their mascot to green man. Plus all season ticket holders should be given complimentary access to a prototype a55 blaster 3000 Edited November 17, 2020 by Christoph Stiepermann 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,423 Posted November 17, 2020 Just to put it into perspective, while it's true Hollywood celebs aren't necessary "club owner" rich, Ryan Reynolds recently sold his gin company for over $600m. I believe their plan is to document the takeover and the subsequent "rise of Wrecham" and sell it to Netflix etc as a docuseries, if they get $400k an episode they recoup their investment straight off the bat, plus the exposure of the club to a new audience, advertising etc.... I know it sounds implausible, unbelievable even, but imagine the hope Wrexham fans will now have for their club's future? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 6,133 Posted November 17, 2020 5 hours ago, NWC said: So, I live about 8 miles away from Wrexham, and I can tell you the buzz around the place is amazing. I have lots of friends who are ST holders and in the supporters trust, so were present at the virtual takeover meeting - they said it was, unsurprisingly, very slick. Wrexham is an old club with a ground with lots of history (first international game) - however, the town itself is a bit rundown, so this is a gargantuan shot in the arm for them! Hopefully this will benefit all parties involved - they have very little to start with, so can only be good news for Wrexham AFC. Why did you start the first sentence with 'So'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,960 Posted November 17, 2020 25 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Why did you start the first sentence with 'So'? So, why was that a question you felt you had to ask? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,784 Posted November 17, 2020 5 hours ago, GenerationA47 said: Can’t honestly imagine 9.8% of us even agreeing to disagree I can . 😉😇👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orly 291 Posted November 17, 2020 6 hours ago, Nuff Said said: This has "going to end badly" written all over it. I don't think so - both of them are quite well known for being decent blokes outside of their careers. Well, as much as it can 'be known' without personally knowing them... Am pleased for the club and the place itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orly 291 Posted November 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Christoph Stiepermann said: I hope they change their shirt sponsor to Fight Milk, rename their ground as the Wolf Cola stadium and change their mascot to green man. Plus all season ticket holders should be given complimentary access to a prototype a55 blaster 3000 Agreed. But I'd have The Trashman as the mascot. For the uninitiated: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,960 Posted November 18, 2020 14 hours ago, Orly said: I don't think so - both of them are quite well known for being decent blokes outside of their careers. Well, as much as it can 'be known' without personally knowing them... Am pleased for the club and the place itself. I've got lots of ties with North Wales, so I wish them the best of luck. It's just that I'm not sure that being a decent bloke is near the top of a list of desirable qualifications to run a football club. * Waits for someone to ask what Delia and Michael's qualifications are* - many years in business and local contacts for one, plus getting on for 20 years experience owning a football club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
overthebordercanary 160 Posted November 18, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54990978 Seems they are settling in on the owning a football club, so looks like they are in it for the long haul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
