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Remember this Six years ago? How Wrexham fans finally discovered who wanted to invest in their club

1,223 supporters opened the door to further talks. Six years later, this is remarkable to read back 🐉

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 4:15 PM
Remember this Six years ago? How Wrexham fans finally discovered who wanted to invest in their club
Key Things to Know
  • Wrexham supporters first discovered Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds were prospective investors six years ago on September 23, 2020.
  • A total of 1,223 members backed the resolution to allow takeover talks to continue.
  • Trust members later voted 98.6% in favor of the takeover, which was completed on February 9, 2021.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Six years ago on September 23, 2020, Wrexham AFC supporters learned that actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds were the prospective investors seeking to take over the club. The announcement came after 1,223 members of the Wrexham Supporters Trust voted with a 97.5% majority to authorize exploratory discussions with the duo.

Following a presentation promising an initial £2 million investment, members overwhelmingly approved the takeover in November 2020 with 98.6% voting in favor, leading to completion in February 2021. Under manager Phil Parkinson, Wrexham went on to earn consecutive promotions from the National League up to the Championship.

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