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BBC News
16 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Have your say - are you happy with Wrexham's start to the season?
Wrexham have had a tough welcome to life in the Championship, with one-goal defeats against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion to start the Parkinson's side are not alone, they are one of five teams to be without a point after two Championship have also had to face two sides with promotion aspirations, and were not outclassed in either a 2-1 defeat at St Mary's Stadium to start the season, Wrexham returned to the Stok Cae Ras for two games this injury-time goals from Ollie Palmer helped Wrexham come from 3-1 down against Hull City to force a penalty shootout in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, a shootout which the north Wales side would go onto hosting a second-tier game for the first time since 1981-82, Wrexham were beaten 3-2 by the Baggies on Saturday - and suffered an injury to Josh Windass in the first step up to Championship life was always set to be the most challenging for Wrexham, so how would you assess their start to the season?Have your say here!
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Welsh signings a 'great lift' for Wrexham
Manager Phil Parkinson says the arrival of three Wales internationals at the Stok Cae Ras shows the progress Wrexham have made in recent Danny Ward and forwards Kieffer Moore and Nathan Broadhead are among the nine players that have signed since the end of last season."I think it's a great lift for everybody because with Wrexham everyone's very proud of the club and the country," Parkinson said."And to attract players who are internationals shows where we are."One of the four professional Welsh clubs playing in the EFL, was Parkinson consciously seeking Wales qualified players for his squad?"It's not really been a conscious effort," Parkinson replied."Just starting with Danny, we wanted to bring in an experienced goalkeeper and obviously Danny was very keen to come to us."He had offers to go into the Premier League as a number two or number three but straight away him and his agent said his preferred choice was Wrexham."Obviously that appeals to us that a player really wants to come to the club and understands what the area and the club's about straight away."And then with Kieffer, also the big attraction for him was coming to a Welsh club and obviously the Wrexham story."Nathan, coming back home it's great for him to be close to his family and his family to be able to watch him play."That was a very special moment for him when he finally got here."
BBC News
31-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wrexham submit application for further Kop Stand seats
Wrexham have submitted a planning application for the installation of up to 2,250 further seats in the new Kop Stand at the Stok Cae club unveiled revised designs for the new 5,500-capacity Kop Stand in February, which were submitted and subsequently approved by Wrexham County Borough new stand's design allowed the club the option to increase capacity at a later date, subject to a separate planning Championship club have now submitted a further planning application to Wrexham County Borough Council for the installation of extra would take the potential capacity of the new Kop Stand to 7,750 and take the overall capacity of the STōK Cae Ras to just over 18, new stand, along with other works planned at the stadium, will make Wrexham's ground fully compliant with Uefa category 4 stadium standards, allowing it to host the men's Uefa European Under-19 Championship finals tournament in 2026 and other international events."When we submitted the revised designs for the new Kop Stand earlier this year, the intention was always to future proof the STōK Cae Ras so that it could hold international matches for many years to come, thus remaining true to its legacy as the oldest international ground still in use," Wrexham chief executive Michael Williamson said."With the additional seats that were planned into the revised designs, we intend to maximise the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop a new and iconic Kop Stand that can accommodate a maximum number of fans for years to come."
Leader Live
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Rob and Ryan react to 'Welcome to Wrexham' season finale
The much-loved award-winning fourth season came to an end on Friday (June 27) with eight episodes highlighting the highs and lows of the club's EFL League One journey. While the episode showed the Reds making history with their back-to-back-to-back promotion, it delved a little deeper into the true meaning behind the club. Young fan Archie White, battling myeloid sarcoma, a rare form of blood cancer, was the special guest on the day of promotion at the Stok Cae Ras against Charlton Athletic. I'm very proud of the finale for so many reasons. I'm proud of players, the town, the crew. But mostly I'm proud of Archie who continues to be a beacon of hope, joy and resilience for the entire world. You keep fighting, Arch. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ The episode shared an emotional visit to the football ground for Archie and his parents, meeting Rob and even scoring a goal. The brave 12-year-old watched from the box with the co-owners as Wrexham secured their place in the ELF Championship, stating 'you made this happen' to Rob. On 'X', Rob said: "I'm very proud of the finale for so many reasons. I'm proud of players, the town, the crew. "But mostly I'm proud of Archie who continues to be a beacon of hope, joy and resilience for the entire world. You keep fighting, Arch." They asked me to post that all episodes of Season 4 of @WrexhamFX are now streaming. But what I really want to do is ask you to at least watch the season finale where my co-chairman gives a speech to the team that belongs in the sports pantheon. This episode of TV may be my… The episode also showed manager Phil Parkinson asking Rob to make a speech to the team before the final game. Teasing advice from a 'famous American footballer', Rob said 'play like you did when you were a kid because that's all you'll remember.' Ryan claimed the TV episode was his 'favourite ever', referencing the edit showcasing the players in their youth engaging with the sport, and cutting to them playing professionally for the Reds when it mattered most - the game that secured their third consecutive promotion. MOST READ On 'X', he said: "They asked me to post that all episodes of Season 4 of Welcome to Wrexham are now streaming. But what I really want to do is ask you to at least watch the season finale where my co-chairman gives a speech to the team that belongs in the sports pantheon. "This episode of TV may be my favorite ever." You can catch up with all seasons of Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu and Disney Plus now.
Daily Mirror
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ryan Reynolds sets Wrexham's clear next target as 'impossible dream' continues
Wrexham have been promoted to the Championship after the Hollywood-owned club completed a third successive elevation under their megastar co-chairmen Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds' 'impossible dream' is to continue with the Premier League now in his sights. Lapping up a third consecutive promotion alongside the club's other Hollywood benefactor Rob McElhenney after a 3-0 win over Charlton which takes the North Wales side into the Championship he stated: ''Our goal is to make it to the Premier League. "On reaching the Championship he admitted: 'It just seemed like an impossible dream, but as storytellers, you look as much as you can at the macro view of history. 'Without it I would not be here. You can go all the way back from the Gresford Disaster to Mickey Thomas, who is a huge point of aspiration for this club. And the goal was to reach that feeling – and it is a feeling. 'Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer, this coaching staff – we have the greatest dressing room in sports, in any category I have seen before. It's all for one. And then this community, I am speechless by their passion, emotion and transformation they have helped make. 'You can look at so many beating hearts at this club and it all starts with Phil. (Parkinson)." The Hollywood backed club have continued their amazing adventure – non-league to the Championship in three seasons. Some Tinseltown writers would believe this football script is too far fetched but it's real alright as co-owners Reynolds and Rob McElhenney hugged each other and all those in grabbing distance up in the posh seats of the Stok Cae Ras. Just two years ago the North Wales club who spent 15 seasons outside the EFL playing the likes of Boreham Wood can now anticipate the arrival of Ipswich Town, Leicester, Blackburn and other Championship luminaries. Amidst the glitz and glamour manager Parkinson has quietly manufactured a winning machine to satisfy the demands of the ambitious owners who come complete with cameras and hype with the Disney + documentary 'Welcome To Wrexham'. It's his sixth promotion with four separate clubs and the cameras captured his latest most compelling rise with Wrexham back at a level they last enjoyed 43 years ago. One of that team legend Mickey Thomas watched on. It was also his wonder free-kick in the FA Cup slaying of Arsenal which helped sell the club to their Hollywood duo. Reynolds had tried to get the party started hours before the game serving drinks at the now iconic 'Turf' pub – a must stop off for the increasing number of tourists from across the Atlantic engaged by the documentary. It was soon drinks all round as Parkinson's side rose to the occasion removing any nerves and tension with an inspirational two goal burst in three minutes. Charlton boss Nathan Jones had compared a trip to these parts as an outing to the circus. Well Wrexham's lightning start saw the home fans baiting the Welshman with a chant of 'You've Seen The Circus Now Go Home', although not as polite as that! It had been some double act from Ollie Rathbone and Sam Smith leaving Charlton wondering what had hit them. First from a James McClean short corner James played in Rathbone who let fly from just outside the area, his low shot fizzing past Will Mannion. Then Mannion was left grasping thin air as a lofted through ball from James saw Smith execute the perfect swivelled volley to make it 2-0 and leave the old ground shaking to its foundations. Charton who began the game knowing that a win would enhance their own ambitions of automatic promotion didn't allow the home side and their expectant fans an easy ride but dominant in possession they lacked a cutting edge, illustrated by Tennai Watson firing straight at Arthur Okonkwo. Then came the 80 th minute killer, Max Cleworth crossing for Smith to send a bullet header past Mannion.
