Ryan Reynolds buys another stadium in ‘significant milestone' for Wrexham
The move is part of Wrexham's bid to invest more heavily in their women's team
Reynolds and McElhenney have acquired another stadium
Wrexham have passed a 'significant milestone' by purchasing a second stadium to go along with their Racecourse home.
The club has confirmed the purchase of The Rock in Rhosymedre, north Wales, which has been the home of Wrexham Women since the summer of 2023, and has also been the home ground of domestic Welsh side Cefn Druids since 2010. The move to buy the 3,000-capacity stadium comes as part of a push from the club's Hollywood owners to invest in the Women's side of the club, and will see the stadium become the permanent home of their women's team.
Cefn Druids will also continue to play and train there under the new arrangement.
The stadium features a 512-seater stand, and gets its name due to its location next to a disused quarry, with one side of the ground being met with a sheer rock wall.
General view of The Rock, Rhosymedre, home to Cefn Druids AFC
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Michael Williamson, CEO of Wrexham, said: "The acquisition of The Rock represents a significant milestone for the club, providing Wrexham AFC Women with a permanent home and dedicated training facility.
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"It illustrates our continued commitment to supporting and growing the women's game in North Wales.
'Having a venue in the Wrexham County Borough and close to the STōK Cae Ras gives us flexibility, allowing the Women's first team to train and play matches locally, while still having access to a larger venue when needed.
'We'll begin with essential maintenance ahead of the new season, followed by a longer-term vision to enhance the pitch, stadium, and surrounding infrastructure.
'Our goal is not only to establish a top-tier facility for our Women's team but also to protect and revitalise a key community asset, one that can inspire the next generation of women's football across the region."
Des Williams, Cefn Druids chairman, said: "I am delighted that The Rock passes into the hands of Wrexham AFC and becomes the official home and training centre of Wrexham AFC Women.
"Cefn Druids will continue to use the facility for training and fixtures, and this was an important part of the deal.
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'Wrexham AFC Women have been using The Rock as their home now for the past two seasons ever since they reached the Adran Premier League.
"I can think of no more fitting venue for them to continue their adventure at the very highest level of Welsh women's football.
"I wish them all the very best of luck for the new season."
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