Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac buy historic Wrexham football pub
The Turf is a regular feature on the Welcome to Wrexham Disney documentary series.
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Notable Quotes
"It has played a key part of the club's history ever since, with the players changing in the pub before running out onto the Racecourse Ground as recently as the 1940s."
— Wayne Jones , Executive
"Jones described the buy as 'great news for all Wrexham fans'."
— Wayne Jones , Executive
"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."
— Eric Allyn , Executive
Key People
US actor known for his roles in various films.
Eric Allyn is a member of the Allyn family, who are minority investors in Wrexham AFC through Red Dragon Ventures.
Paul Rudd is an acclaimed actor and comedian known for his roles in film and television.
Prince William is the eldest son of King Charles III and second in line to the British throne.
Rob Mac is an owner and a key supporter of Wrexham AFC.
Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Deadpool'.
Wayne Jones is the landlord of the Turf, a popular pub in Wrexham, and featured in the documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'.
Will Ferrell is a popular comedian and actor known for his roles in comedy films and television.
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The Turf is a regular feature on the Welcome to Wrexham Disney documentary series.
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