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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ryan Reynolds overruled on Wrexham plan as it emerges who has the real power
Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has shared how manager Phil Parkinson rejected one of his ideas as the Red Dragons prepare for their first season in the Championship Ryan Reynolds has highlighted the significant role of Phil Parkinson at Wrexham after sharing how the manager vetoed one of his proposals. The Welsh team are currently on a high, having secured promotion from League One in April. The club is now gearing up for their first season in the second tier in 43 years. Wrexham recently revealed plans for a pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand in July, with the Red Dragons gaining worldwide recognition under the stewardship of Reynolds and co-owner Rob McElhenney. The "Wrexham Down Under Tour" will pit them against Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix. Speaking on the Men in Blazers podcast, Reynolds disclosed that he had also hoped to arrange a friendly match against Auckland FC. However, Parkinson dismissed the idea of playing against the newly formed club, opting instead for an early return home. "I really wanted us to play Auckland FC, which is a new team," Reynolds said. "I just like the idea of the third-oldest football club playing one of the newest. But Phil was like, 'Absolutely not, we are getting these players back to Wales ASAP after Wellington'." Parkinson's decision came in the wake of criticism over poor scheduling, which was blamed for Wrexham's sluggish start to life in League Two in 2023. That year, the club embarked on a summer tour of the United States but didn't return until a week before the season kicked off, leaving little time to readjust. Later on in the podcast, Reynolds mentioned he had complete faith in the manager, providing insight into Parkinson's significant influence at Wrexham. The co-owners have consistently said they would not interfere with football-related decisions since buying the club. It's a strategy that seems to have been successful, given Parkinson's three back-to-back promotions. Former Wrexham and Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster believes it is to the co-owners' credit that they have given him so much control. When asked about the dynamics in December, Foster said: "Phil Parkinson is the guy that has the say so on everything, with players in, players out, new contracts, and even when it comes to media duties. He wants to know what's going on. "I love the way that they give him all that power. When you've got two massive A-list Hollywood stars running the football club, money could become a massive problem, and you could be haemorrhaging cash all over the place, but he makes sure it doesn't happen." He added: "The manager nowadays is a coach, and they just get the players that the big dogs have brought in, and they have to work with them. But Phil Parkinson still maintains that he is the guy that brings every single player in." Parkinson is evidently thrilled with the support from Wrexham's owners. He praised their impact after promotion to the Championship was sealed. Parkinson said: "The owners have come in and done an amazing job. I'm so pleased for them because they deserve it. There's lots of ways you can be supportive as owners. "It can be making sure we get a key player when it matters the most. But it can also be support when the results don't go quite as well as you want them to, but still allowing us to do our jobs." He added: "That's what they've always done. They're invested in all of the decisions, but they trust us in our decision making and that's why we've had success over the last three years." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year.
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Ryan Reynolds has Wrexham pre-season request denied to show where power truly lies
Ryan Reynolds has Wrexham pre-season request denied to show where power truly lies Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has provided an insight into the level of control Phil Parkinson enjoys at Wrexham after revealing how the manager shut down one of his suggestions Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has revealed how Phil Parkinson shut down one of his ideas for pre-season (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA via Getty ) Ryan Reynolds has underscored Phil Parkinson's influence at Wrexham after revealing how the manager overruled one of his ideas. The North Wales side are riding high after achieving promotion from League One in April. Preparations are underway for the club's first season in the second tier in 43 years. Wrexham recently announced they will be heading on a pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand in July, with the Red Dragons now enjoying global popularity under Reynolds and co-owner Rob McElhenney. The "Wrexham Down Under Tour" will see them take on Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix. Reynolds has now told the Men in Blazers podcast how he also wanted to tag on a friendly against Auckland FC. However, Parkinson rejected the suggestion of taking on the club, which was only formed last year, in favour of returning home. "I really wanted us to play Auckland FC, which is a new team," Reynolds said. "I just like the idea of the third-oldest football club playing one of the newest. But Phil was like, 'Absolutely not, we are getting these players back to Wales ASAP after Wellington'." Parkinson's decision was made after poor scheduling was blamed for Wrexham's slow start to life in League Two in 2023. The club flew off on a summer tour of the United States that year, but didn't return until a week before the start of the season, leaving little time to reacclimatise. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson (centre) and owners Ryan Reynolds (left) and Rob McElhenney (right) have enjoyed huge success together (Image: AMA/Getty Images ) Reynolds said later in the podcast that he trusted the manager "implicitly" and his comments provide an insight into just how much power Parkinson enjoys at Wrexham. The co-owners have made it clear throughout their time at the club that they won't involve themselves in footballing decisions. It's an approach that appears to have worked, with Parkinson achieving three successive promotions at Wrexham. Former Red Dragons and Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster believes it's to the actors' credit that they have surrendered so much control to him. Speaking in an interview back in December, Foster said: "Phil Parkinson is the guy that has the say so on everything, with players in, players out, new contracts, and even when it comes to media duties. He wants to know what's going on. "I love the way that they give him all that power. When you've got two massive A-list Hollywood stars running the football club, money could become a massive problem, and you could be haemorrhaging cash all over the place, but he makes sure it doesn't happen. Watch Welcome to Wrexham season 4 on Disney+ This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £4.99 Disney+ Get Disney+ here Product Description Welcome to Wrexham is back on Disney+ for a fourth season. Fans can watch the series with a £4.99 monthly plan, or get 12 months for the price of 10 by paying for a year upfront. He added: "The manager nowadays is a coach, and they just get the players that the big dogs have brought in, and they have to work with them. But Phil Parkinson still maintains that he is the guy that brings every single player in." Article continues below It's an arrangement which Parkinson himself is also clearly happy with after lauding Reynolds and McElhenney's role in Wrexham's success. Speaking shortly after they sealed promotion to the Championship, he said: "The owners have come in and done an amazing job. I'm so pleased for them because they deserve it. "There's lots of ways you can be supportive as owners. It can be making sure we get a key player when it matters the most. But it can also be support when the results don't go quite as well as you want them to, but still allowing us to do our jobs. "That's what they've always done. They're invested in all of the decisions, but they trust us in our decision making and that's why we've had success over the last three years."
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Live Nation Names Trump Ally to Board of Directors Amid DOJ Probe
Richard Grenell, acting president of the Kennedy Center and President Donald Trump ally, has been elected to Live Nation Entertainment's Board of Directors. The announcement, issued on Tuesday, comes as chief executive Michael Rapino continues to navigate regulatory landmines with the potential to blow up the company. Under Trump, the Department of Justice hasn't abandoned a lawsuit that looks to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster. In a separate inquiry, federal prosecutors are also looking into whether the company and AEG Presents colluded in violation of antitrust laws on refund policies for canceled concerts during the early days of the pandemic in 2020. More from The Hollywood Reporter Megan The Stallion Responds to Tory Lanez Denying Shooting Again Amid Prison Stabbing: "Leave Me Alone You F***Ing Demon" Kid Cudi Called to Testify in Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)' Features in 'The Handmaid's Tale' The appointment of Grenell to the board gives Live Nation a direct pathway to Trump's ear. Trump wields power of dealmaking and regulatory matters atypical of previous administrations. There's the belief that there's more value in having his phone number or knowing someone who does than with prior presidents. 'The power of live performances to bring people together while boosting local economies is transformative,' said Grenell in a statement. 'I'm proud to join the board and support Live Nation's efforts to grow this positive impact of concerts around the world.' Grenell has served as U.S. Ambassador to Germany and acting director of National Intelligence — both under Trump. He's currently the presidential envoy for special missions and oversees operations and programming at the Kennedy Center. In a statement, Randall Mays, chairman of Live Nation's board, stressed that Grenell's background will 'bring a valuable perspective as Live Nation continues to contribute to a growing live music industry around the globe.' In April, Meta named Patrick Collison, who served as deputy National Security Advisor to Trump and is married to a Republican Senator, to its board. Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hawk Tuah Girl Opens Up About FBI Investigation Over Crypto Scandal (Exclusive)
Haliey Welch, known as 'Hawk Tuah Girl' after last summer's viral video, is sharing new details about the aftermath of her recent cryptocurrency scandal, as seen in footage exclusive to The Hollywood Reporter. In the new episode of her podcast Talk Tuah, Welch chats with longtime friend Chelsea Bradford about the crypto crash in December of her meme coin $HAWK, which led investors to file a lawsuit in New York against its creators. Welch became an overnight social media sensation last summer after her on-the-street interview with Tim & Dee TV in which she described a supposedly foolproof way to excite a man in the bedroom. More from The Hollywood Reporter Hawk Tuah Girl Addresses Crypto Scandal: "It Really Hurt My Feelings" Why Top Auteurs Like Sean Baker Worship Charles Burnett's "Killer of Sheep" Joe Rogan Scolded by Own Guest for Pushing Conspiracy Theories Welch shares that the FBI knocked on her grandmother's door in the aftermath of the controversy. 'They wanted to see my phone, so I was like, 'OK, well, that's not a problem,'' Welch says in the podcast episode. She adds about what she went through in the process: 'Interrogating me, asking me questions and everything else related to crypto. They went through my phone, so they cleared me. I was good to go.' She continues, 'And then the SEC picked it up. They didn't want to talk with me, but they wanted my phone. So I sent my phone off to them for two or three days, and then I guess they cloned my phone, copied it, something. But they went through my phone, I was cleared from them, and I wasn't named on the lawsuit, either.' During the conversation, Welch acknowledges that it 'makes me throw up' that her fans trusted her to have lent her likeness to a meme coin about which she didn't have full knowledge. She adds that this experience has taught her important lessons regarding who to trust. She also discusses the amount of money that was allegedly lost by the coin's investors. According to Welch, the amount of lost money was initially claimed to be $1.2 million but was actually closer to $180,000. 'I don't have anything to hide,' Welch notes. She adds, 'I wish we knew then what we know now.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
News18
19-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Barcelona Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny's Son Pulls Off Bicycle Kick
Last Updated: Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny's son Liam attempted a bicycle kick during trophy celebrations, but the former blocked it. Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny's son Liam was seen pulling off a stunning bicycle kick during the team's trophy celebrations, but the former ensured that he didn't let the ball pass into the nets even then, as fans were left heartbroken over the child's inability to score the goal despite a brilliant shot. Liam was seen dribbling the ball and bouncing it twice to get it into a suitable position for the kick. Liam pulled off the kick brilliantly, quite a feat for a seven-year-old, only for his father to use his right foot from the back and kick it away. Watch the video here: — Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) May 19, 2025 Meanwhile, Szczesny has backed compatriot Robert Lewandowski to win the La Liga Golden Boot award ahead of Kylian Mbappe. After Barcelona's La Liga triumph, the team arranged a huge trophy parade to celebrate with their fans. During the parade, in an interaction with Barca One, Szczesny said that Lewandowski could still win the Golden Boot, defeating Mbappe in the race. The Polish footballer has 25 goals to his name, three fewer than Mbappe. 'All that's left is for Robert to win the Pichichi. Don't worry, there are two games left for Lewy to overtake Mbappe," Szczesny said. Known for his reflexes, the Polish goalkeeper is considered one of the best in the business in the world. Szczęsny retired from professional football last year, before reversing his decision later to join Barcelona after being convinced by Lewandowski, a club with which he has had a long history. In February 2011, Szczęsny made his Champions League debut against Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium, making saves in a 2-1 win for Arsenal. In 2015, Szczęsny dislocated a finger during Roma's opening Champions League game against Barcelona after clashing with Luis Suarez, an injury that kept him out for over a month. Meanwhile, Villarreal qualified for next season's Champions League with an entertaining 3-2 victory over Barcelona on Sunday, May 18. Elsewhere, Mbappe struck as Real Madrid won 2-0 at nine-man Sevilla, while Leganes gave themselves a chance of survival with a victory at Las Palmas.
