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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gary Neville denies Wrexham jealousy in bold Salford prediction after David Beckham takeover
Gary Neville has rejected suggestions he might be envious of Wrexham's rise under Hollywood ownership, claiming Salford City has its own sustainable plan to reach the Championship Gary Neville has denied being jealous of Wrexham's impressive achievements under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Welsh side have enjoyed unprecedented success since being taken over by the two actors in 2021, registering three consecutive promotions from the National League to the Championship. Neville previously experienced a similar upward trajectory with Salford City when he first bought into the club back in 2014. The former Manchester United defender invested in the Ammies along with other Class of '92 icons Paul Scholes, Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt. Salford initially secured four promotions during a prosperous five-year spell, taking them from the Northern Premier League to League Two. However, their progress then stalled and they have been stuck in the fourth tier since 2019. Neville and fellow United legend David Beckham completed a buyout of Salford as part of a new consortium in May after setting a goal of reaching the Championship within the next five years. But despite being overtaken by Wrexham, who have made it to that level in a shorter time frame, the Sky Sports pundit insists he is not envious of the Red Dragons. "No, I don't wish I was any other football club, I don't work or operate like that," he told FourFourTwo magazine. "With new owners, we've got a plan whereby in four to five years, I'd like to think Salford would be more successful on the pitch. That's the hope. "We will also have invested in our training ground and stadium, and be in a position whereby we can achieve sustainability. That's the real drive of this ownership, to grow revenues, be successful on the pitch, become sustainable and ensure we still meet those values of being affordable and accessible that we had from day one. There's a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it in, but we're committed and that's the most important thing." The comparisons between Wrexham and Salford are perhaps imevitable given the Ammies featured in their own BBC documentary during the early years of the Class of 92 takeover. That was years before before Reynolds and McElhenney turned Wrexham into an unlikely global phenomenon via the Welcome to Wrexham docuseries. However, Neville stressed earlier this year that he and Beckham are planning to take Salford on a different path, which doesn't rely on huge sums of their own money being pumped in. Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, he said: "Me and Becks decided that we would put money in for the next four or five years, which is a commitment we've all made. There's been quite a lot of money been promised over the next four years. "[But] we won't change the budget, and to reverse out of the model we already have, you need two or three years. You can't just go from investing to becoming sustainable – you've got players' contracts for three years, and you've generally got a model that you've built which you can't get away from. "I think it's very different from Wrexham and Birmingham, where you're talking about hundreds of millions going into those clubs, particularly Birmingham. That's not what we're looking to do with Salford." 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.
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Former Man Utd star in talks to sign for Wrexham, agent confirms
Wrexham are in talks to sign a Premier League icon just a month after he left Manchester United, the player's agent has confirmed. The Welsh club have enjoyed incredible success on-and-off the pitch since being taken over by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in 2021. Three consecutive promotions have seen them rise from National League to the Championship, while the documentary series Welcome to Wrexham has given them worldwide fame and attention. They are now preparing for their first season back in England's second-tier and many believe it is a question of not if, but when they will be promoted to the Premier League. As a result they have been linked with a number of former top-flight players who are now free agents, like Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. And it has now been revealed that they have made an approach to sign ex-United and Tottenham star Christian Eriksen, according to the midfielder's representative Martin Schoots. 'Wrexham are really upgrading everything both on and off the field, and it is a hugely impressive project, as you can see from the presence of people like [CEO] Michael Williamson there,' Schoots told the Daily Mail. 'But Christian still wants to play in a first-tier competition and he absolutely wants to stay in Western Europe. There are some contacts going on but it has to suit both sides.' Eriksen joined Spurs from Ajax in 2013 and established himself as one of the most talented midfielders of his generation, recording 68 goals and 88 assists in 305 games for the club. The Dane then moved to Inter Milan where he won Serie A, before shockingly suffering a cardiac arrest and collapsing on the pitch at Euro 2020. Clubs: Tottenham, Brentford, Manchester United Appearances: 310 Goals: 55 Assists: 81 Trophies: FA Cup (2023/24), League Cup (2022/23) Remarkably, he made his return to football less than a year later with Brentford before moving to Old Trafford where he won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup under Erik ten Hag. The 33-year-old confirmed in May that he would be leaving the Red Devils upon the expiry of his contract, scoring a penalty in his final match, and is now on the hunt for a new club. While Eriksen has already ruled out a return to his native Denmark, he has been approached by clubs in Saudi Arabia, the USA, Turkey, Brazil, as well as Wrexham. While past his prime, Eriksen still has plenty of quality and experience to offer a new club and it would be a major coup for a second-tier side like Wrexham to sign him. More Trending But former Red Dragons striker Matt Jansen admits he doesn't think the Dane will be interested in a move to north Wales. Asked which free agents he would like to see at Wrexham, Jansen told Live Casinos: 'Well Jamie Vardy is one. To help him out, maybe Callum Wilson if you can keep him fit. Or Danny Ings. 'So they're the type of players that would enhance their chances, but they're an aging squad and then in a year or two you've got to do exactly the same thing, haven't you? 'So there are a few agents that I certainly think would improve Wrexham. Then you also have Christian Eriksen, but I don't think he'd be tempted.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Arsenal reach total agreement to sign Viktor Gyokeres with new squad number confirmed MORE: Chelsea transfer stance on Alexander Isak revealed after 'odds slashed' on deal MORE: Chelsea's Premier League rivals enter race to sign £20m Raheem Sterling
Wall Street Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘Running With the Wolves' Review: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on ESPN
Regular viewers of 'Live With Kelly and Mark,' the highly rated, nationally syndicated morning talk show on ABC television, are regularly updated on new movies, trendy recipes and the stats on Campobasso FC, a third-tier Italian soccer club based in the largely overlooked region of Molise. Why? Because co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are part owners. Are foreign sports teams the new celebrity accessory? Our hosts are in on that joke: The first thing that pops up in their ESPN series 'Running With the Wolves' is an interview last year with Ryan Reynolds, whose 'Welcome to Wrexham' has chronicled his own purchase, with actor Rob McElhenney, of a storied Welsh football team. 'Wolves,' also the nickname of the Campobasso players, is a different kind of show than 'Wrexham,' beginning with the fact that Ms. Ripa and Mr. Consuelos are married, and Messrs. Reynolds and McElhenney are not. The chemical equations are different. And the running gag is that Ms. Ripa apparently thought buying a troubled calcio squad was all about Mr. Consuelos scratching a sports itch and would be the gateway to him buying her a villa in Italy. As of episode 4 of this four-part season (there will be more), no real estate has been acquired. But there's enough stress to fill St. Peter's Basilica.
The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eva Longoria, 50, looks stunning in white halterneck gown at charity gala
GRACEFUL Eva Longoria looks ready to get gown to business at a glitzy showbiz fundraiser for one of her favourite good causes. 4 Eva Longoria looked stunning in white halterneck gown at a charity gala Credit: EPA 4 Eva was at an event in Marbella, Spain, which was in aid of the Global Gift Foundation Credit: Getty The event in Marbella, Spain, was in aid of the Global Gift Foundation. The organisation supports impoverished families — and US actress Eva is its honorary chairwoman. Eva's outing comes after The Sun revealed Bienvenido a Necaxa (Welcome to Necaxa) will follow the fortunes of the 102-year-old Liga MX side. The TV star invested in them four years ago. Wrexham FC co-owners and Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney followed suit last year. All three are expected to appear in the programme. American Eva told GQ Mexico magazine: 'I want people to see the good things in this country. Most read in Celebrity "I want to focus on this. "And soccer, culturally, is one of those things.' Eva Longoria fans insist star 'doesn't even look her age' as she celebrates milestone birthday in belly-baring dress 4 The beauty is to star in a Welcome to Wrexham spin-off about the Mexican football club she co-owns Credit: Getty 4 The TV star invested in a Liga MX side four years ago Credit: Getty Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Scottish Sun
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Eva Longoria, 50, looks stunning in white halterneck gown at charity gala
Eva is set to star in a Welcome to Wrexham spin-off EVA SO GLAM Eva Longoria, 50, looks stunning in white halterneck gown at charity gala Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GRACEFUL Eva Longoria looks ready to get gown to business at a glitzy showbiz fundraiser for one of her favourite good causes. The Desperate Housewives star, 50, dazzled in a white floor-length halterneck number. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Eva Longoria looked stunning in white halterneck gown at a charity gala Credit: EPA 4 Eva was at an event in Marbella, Spain, which was in aid of the Global Gift Foundation Credit: Getty The event in Marbella, Spain, was in aid of the Global Gift Foundation. The organisation supports impoverished families — and US actress Eva is its honorary chairwoman. Eva's outing comes after The Sun revealed Eva is to star in a Welcome to Wrexham spin-off about the Mexican football club she co-owns. Bienvenido a Necaxa (Welcome to Necaxa) will follow the fortunes of the 102-year-old Liga MX side. The TV star invested in them four years ago. Wrexham FC co-owners and Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney followed suit last year. All three are expected to appear in the programme. American Eva told GQ Mexico magazine: 'I want people to see the good things in this country. "I want to focus on this. "And soccer, culturally, is one of those things.' Eva Longoria fans insist star 'doesn't even look her age' as she celebrates milestone birthday in belly-baring dress 4 The beauty is to star in a Welcome to Wrexham spin-off about the Mexican football club she co-owns Credit: Getty 4 The TV star invested in a Liga MX side four years ago Credit: Getty Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
