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Reynolds and McElhenney buy The Turf pub adjacent to Wrexham stadium

Wrexham's celebrity owners acquire the historic pub where the club was founded in 1864, consolidating ownership of the stadium and surrounding area.

newest coverage 2d agosummary written 3d ago18 pieces6 likes & upvotes NewswiresMastodon

What to know

  • Wrexham's celebrity owners Reynolds and McElhenney purchased The Turf pub, where the club was founded in 1864, consolidating ownership of the club, stadium, and historic pub under one entity.
  • The acquisition aims to protect the pub's future and enable investment in fan facilities and experiences around matchdays, as the pub is a central gathering point for supporters and featured prominently in the 'Welcome to Wrexham' docuseries.
  • Landlord Wayne Jones, who has run the pub for 20 years and become a television personality through the series, will continue managing the pub under the new ownership arrangement.

“Ever since we invested in Wrexham AFC through Red Dragon Ventures in 2024, the town, the community and the football club have become a second home. By bringing The Turf into the group, we are securing the long-term future of the pub and with it preserving its history and that of the club.”

Eric Allyn, Minority investor representative · Yahoo Sports ↗

Ryan ReynoldsRyan Reynolds Co-owner of Wrexham AFCRob McElhenneyRob McElhenney Co-owner of Wrexham AFCWayne Jones Landlord of The Turf pubEric Allyn Minority investor (Allyn family, Red Dragon Ventures)

Reynolds and McElhenney buy The Turf pub adjacent to Wrexham stadium
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    Pub to remain under Jones's management with enhanced fan facilities planned

    Landlord Wayne Jones, who has run The Turf for 20 years and is known for his appearances in the 'Welcome to Wrexham' series, will continue operating the pub. The club plans to invest in enhancing the fan zone and fan-related activities on the Mold Road adjacent to The Turf.

    “I look forward to continue running The Turf and bringing its unique mix of history, atmosphere and sometimes Hollywood stardust to the next generation of Wrexham fans and locals alike.”
    — Wayne Jones
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    Reynolds and McElhenney buy The Turf pub

    Wrexham's celebrity co-owners purchased The Turf pub adjacent to the club's Racecourse Ground from Admiral Taverns. The pub, where Wrexham AFC was founded in 1864 as the Turf Hotel, is a featured location in the 'Welcome to Wrexham' docuseries and serves as a gathering place for fans on matchdays.

    “The acquisition of The Turf is a continuation of the strategy to protect the future of the club and its interests by ring fencing key areas related to the life of the club.”
    — Wrexham AFC (club statement)
    1. 5 outlets Wrexham owners Reynolds and Mac buy football pub

      first by BBC Football, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports, BBC, Philadelphia Inquirer, Sports Illustrated

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    2. 1 outlet first by ESPN Soccer, 3d ago · read ↗