The takeover of Wrexham by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney marked a seismic shift in the north Wales club's fortunes five years on. The American duo, known for their work in TV and film, invested £2m into the club when they completed their acquisition three months after receiving overwhelming approval from the Wrexham Supporters Trust.
Since their takeover, Wrexham has achieved an unprecedented level of success, rising through the English Football League ranks with astonishing speed. The club's men's first team secured promotion to the Championship for the first time in 43 years last season, becoming the first ever team to achieve three successive promotions in the process.
Wrexham's rise can be attributed not only to the on-field achievements of their players but also to significant behind-the-scenes developments. The stadium's iconic Kop Stand was demolished in 2023 after being abandoned for 16 years, while a new permanent stand is currently under construction and expected to be completed by early 2027.
The club has also invested heavily in its academy and youth teams, with the introduction of Academy Manager Gus Williams and Professional Development Phase Lead Coach Craig Knight aimed at increasing home-grown talent. The women's side has made tremendous strides too, challenging for a place in Europe as they look to challenge for the top-flight Adran Premier title.
Wrexham have smashed their own transfer records multiple times, signing Liberato Cacace, Lewis O'Brien, and Nathan Broadhead on lucrative deals to strengthen their squad. The club's social media growth has also been remarkable, with Wrexham now boasting 1.5 million followers on Instagram - a staggering increase from the 41,000 they had prior to the takeover.
The astronomical value of the club has risen by 17,400% since Reynolds and McElhenney purchased it for £2m in 2021, standing at around £350m currently. Manager Phil Parkinson's record over 213 regular-season league matches is nothing short of incredible, with Wrexham winning 125 games, drawing 51, and losing just 37.
Defender Max Cleworth has become the only player to feature in four divisions since Reynolds and McElhenney took control, while Ryan Barnett also boasts an impressive pedigree. The club's growth shows no signs of slowing down, with Cleworth stating that it's been "a hell of a ride so far, long may that continue."
Since their takeover, Wrexham has achieved an unprecedented level of success, rising through the English Football League ranks with astonishing speed. The club's men's first team secured promotion to the Championship for the first time in 43 years last season, becoming the first ever team to achieve three successive promotions in the process.
Wrexham's rise can be attributed not only to the on-field achievements of their players but also to significant behind-the-scenes developments. The stadium's iconic Kop Stand was demolished in 2023 after being abandoned for 16 years, while a new permanent stand is currently under construction and expected to be completed by early 2027.
The club has also invested heavily in its academy and youth teams, with the introduction of Academy Manager Gus Williams and Professional Development Phase Lead Coach Craig Knight aimed at increasing home-grown talent. The women's side has made tremendous strides too, challenging for a place in Europe as they look to challenge for the top-flight Adran Premier title.
Wrexham have smashed their own transfer records multiple times, signing Liberato Cacace, Lewis O'Brien, and Nathan Broadhead on lucrative deals to strengthen their squad. The club's social media growth has also been remarkable, with Wrexham now boasting 1.5 million followers on Instagram - a staggering increase from the 41,000 they had prior to the takeover.
The astronomical value of the club has risen by 17,400% since Reynolds and McElhenney purchased it for £2m in 2021, standing at around £350m currently. Manager Phil Parkinson's record over 213 regular-season league matches is nothing short of incredible, with Wrexham winning 125 games, drawing 51, and losing just 37.
Defender Max Cleworth has become the only player to feature in four divisions since Reynolds and McElhenney took control, while Ryan Barnett also boasts an impressive pedigree. The club's growth shows no signs of slowing down, with Cleworth stating that it's been "a hell of a ride so far, long may that continue."
! Those Hollywood stars brought in some serious cash and know-how to revamp the team. It's awesome to see the progress they've made in just five years – not only are they tearing it up on the pitch but also smashing it at the box office with their social media game 
. The new stadium is gonna be sick too 
, can't wait to check it out! Max Cleworth's got some serious cred for featuring in four divisions already – that's a feat even the most seasoned pros would envy 
. This takeover has clearly given Wrexham a fresh start and I'm hyped to see what the future holds 
. From being in shambles to becoming one of the most successful teams in England is just crazy talk 
. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be part of a team with a 17,400% increase in value since the takeover? 
It's like a fairy tale for football fans. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney seem like great owners too, investing heavily in the club and not just looking at it as a business deal 
. I reckon they're going to keep breaking records and entertaining fans for years to come 
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. The fact that the fans were super supportive of the takeover is also a testament to how much the community cares about the club 
. The new stadium and academy initiatives are also major wins, especially with players like Max Cleworth and Ryan Barnett coming through the ranks 
. It's going to be fascinating to see how this whole thing unfolds in the next few years – keep an eye on them! 
just thinkin about wrexham's success is mindblowin... all i can say is they must be doin somethin right 
250m investment in the club & it shows on field & off. massive social media growth too, people r goin crazy for them 
i'm low-key thinking of starting a petition to get ryan reynolds and rob mcelhenney to invest in my fantasy football team lol just kidding but seriously wrexham is def one of the coolest clubs rn
! I mean, who wouldn't want to watch matches at a state-of-the-art venue? The fact that they're focusing on youth development too is super cool 
. I've been following their progress and it's amazing to see the impact they've had in just five years. Their social media growth is insane 
. Can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented team 
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I'm not saying it's all bad, but there's definitely more to this story than meets the eye...
The academy program sounds super promising too, it'll be interesting to see how many young Welsh talent we'll be seeing on the pitch in years to come. And 1.5 million Instagram followers? That's wild 
And the behind-the-scenes work they've done is top-notch too. The new stadium is gonna be sick when it's finished... but what really gets me is that they're investing so much into the academy and youth teams. It's all well and good to have a fancy new stadium, but you need talented young players to back it up.