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BBC News
10-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Cambridge sign Grimsby goalkeeper Eastwood
Cambridge United have signed goalkeeper Jake Eastwood following his release from Grimsby 28, came through the academy at Sheffield United and made his first two appearances in the EFL Cup in August only league game came in the Championship six months his seven seasons with the Blades, Eastwood had loan spells with several clubs including Chesterfield, Scunthorpe United, Rochdale and Grimsby Town, who he joined permanently in July is the U's fifth new signing of the summer and immediately fills the gap left by Marko Marosi's departure to Port Vale - he has agreed a one-year deal."He is real Cambridge United goalkeeper – no nonsense, off his line and extremely aggressive and confident," boss Neil Harris said., external"I have receive some really good references on him and he came in for a couple of days and was exceptional. I look forward to working with him over the coming season."
Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Wrexham U-turn on Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's powerful transfer tactic
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have had to turn to a previous transfer tactic in a bid to help Phil Parkinson's side get deals over the line Wrexham have had to make a U-turn by enlisting their A-list owners to help seal crucial signings as competition in the transfer market heats up. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney sometimes had to get involved in persuading players to join when they first took over the Welsh club in February 2021 due to it being in the National League. Their hands-on approach included charming key targets over the phone, a strategy that paid off with high-profile captures like Paul Mullin from Cambridge United in July 2021. However, with Wrexham riding the wave of success with three back-to-back promotions taking them to the Championship, club director Shaun Harvey revealed in May that the actors' personal approaches were no longer necessary with players now lining up to join. Speaking on the Fearless in Devotion fan podcast, the former EFL chief executive said: "Rob and Ryan do speak to all of them, but it's usually afterwards. Famously, they did speak with Paul Mullin to tell him that they were serious. "When we were in the National League, they did need to become more involved to convince players that this wasn't just a scam. They don't need to get on a telephone call now to tell players that we're serious. "They can see that for themselves. The agents ring us now so we don't need to deploy them as much because of that." But fast forward three months, and with manager Phil Parkinson gearing up to build a squad fit for the second tier, he's revealed the co-owners have already had to reach out to at least one potential summer signing. Speaking to New Zealand news outlet Stuff, he said: "We're looking to sign a player and we've got a lot of competition to get the signature. I spoke to Rob and Ryan about it so they put a call in to the player as well, explained the back story and why we wanted them." While the target's identity remains under wraps, Wrexham have been linked with several high-profile stars this summer. They include Leicester legend Jamie Vardy, Fulham skipper Tom Cairney, and former West Ham pair Aaron Cresswell and Danny Ings. So far, Parkinson has welcomed two new faces during the current transfer window. Plymouth striker Ryan Hardie was the first to join on June 16, while Leicester City goalkeeper Danny Ward signed on Tuesday. Parkinson's plea for Reynolds and McElhenney's involvement comes after Wrexham were warned that replicating their recent triumphs next season will be a tall order. The cautionary note was struck by football finance guru Kieran Maguire parly due to the presence of numerous billionaire club owners in the Championship. Speaking on the Second Tier podcast, Maguire said: "I think the big issue for them is that you are against some pretty senior citizens. You're up against clubs where the owners have been quite happy to put in £300,000 to £400,000 a week like Steve Gibson at Middlesbrough. "Even the likes of Preston and Milwall, they've been losing £1m a month. All of a sudden it becomes a completely different beast. Yes, they will be connected with some big names, but at the same time they're going to find it not as easy." 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.
Wales Online
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's powerful transfer tactic gets reintroduced at Wrexham
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's powerful transfer tactic gets reintroduced at Wrexham Wrexham's owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have been forced to step in again to help land key transfers as the club faces tougher competition in the Championship Phil Parkinson has asked Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to get on the phone to a Wrexham transfer target (Image:) Wrexham's Hollywood owners have had to revert to their old ways as they look to get transfer deals over the line. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney first bought Wrexham in February 2021 when the club was in the National League. The North Wales side's lowly position at the time meant the two actors sometimes had to intervene to persuade top players to drop down from higher divisions. Their key strategy involved making a personal phone call to Phil Parkinson's main targets to convince them that their ambitions for the club were real. The tactic was most notably used to secure the signing of star striker Paul Mullin from Cambridge United in July 2021. The Red Dragons have since achieved promotion in each of their last three seasons, taking them from non-league's top tier to the Championship. Club director Shaun Harvey said in May that Wrexham's success meant Reynolds and McElhenney were no longer required to step in, with players queuing up to join. Speaking to the Fearless in Devotion fan podcast, the former EFL chief executive said: "Rob and Ryan do speak to all of them, but it's usually afterwards. Famously, they did speak with Paul Mullin to tell him that they were serious. "When we were in the National League, they did need to become more involved to convince players that this wasn't just a scam. They don't need to get on a telephone call now to tell players that we're serious. Article continues below Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has asked the club's owners to help him get a transfer deal over the line (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images ) "They can see that for themselves. The agents ring us now so we don't need to deploy them as much because of that." However, around three months on, and with Parkinson looking to assemble a squad capable of competing in the second tier, the manager has now revealed they have already put in a call to at least one potential recruit this summer. Speaking to New Zealand news outlet Stuff, he said: "We're looking to sign a player and we've got a lot of competition to get the signature. I spoke to Rob and Ryan about it so they put a call in to the player as well, explained the back story and why we wanted them." Watch Welcome to Wrexham season 4 on Disney+ This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £4.99 Disney+ Get Disney+ here Product Description Welcome to Wrexham is back on Disney+ for a fourth season. Fans can watch the series with a £4.99 monthly plan, or get 12 months for the price of 10 by paying for a year upfront. Although the identity of the target was not disclosed, Wrexham have been linked with several big name stars this summer. They include Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy, Fulham captain Tom Cairney and ex-West Ham duo Aaron Cresswell and Danny Ings. Parkinson has so far made two signings during the current transfer window. Plymouth striker Ryan Hardie was the first arrival on June 16, followed by Leicester City goalkeeper Danny Ward on Tuesday. The manager's request for Reynolds and McElhenney's intervention follows Wrexham being warned they will find it tough to repeat their recent successes next season. The note of caution was sounded by football finance expert Kieran Maguire due to the existence of a number of billionaire club owners in the Championship. 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. Sign up for Wrexham is the Game here Article continues below The presence of newly-relegated Premier League teams in receipt of parachute payments also poses an issue, despite Reynolds and McElhenney's estimated combined net worth of more than £300m. Speaking on the Second Tier podcast, Maguire said: "I think the big issue for them is that you are against some pretty senior citizens. You're up against clubs where the owners have been quite happy to put in £300,000 to £400,000 a week like Steve Gibson at Middlesbrough. "Even the likes of Preston and Milwall, they've been losing £1m a month. All of a sudden it becomes a completely different beast. Yes, they will be connected with some big names, but at the same time they're going to find it not as easy."
BBC News
30-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Port Vale sign keeper Marosi after Cambridge exit
Port Vale have signed goalkeeper Marko Marosi on a two-year deal after he was released by Cambridge United following their relegation from League 31-year-old signed a shot-term deal with the U's in January following his exit from Plymouth Argyle, but managed only two appearances before a hamstring injury ended his Vale will be the fifth club that the Slovakian has spent time with in five years, having left Coventry City in 2021 for Shrewsbury Town, before going on to feature for Plymouth and the U's."Marko arrives at Vale Park with plenty of quality and experience, both at this level and above," Port Vale manager Darren Moore told the club website., external
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Oldham sign experienced duo Hannant and Morris
Luke Hannant was named Gateshead's player of the year after helping them to the National League play-offs last season [Getty Images] Oldham Athletic have continued to prepare for their return to the EFL by signing experienced duo Luke Hannant and Kieron Morris. Hannant, 31, who has signed a two-year deal, was named as Gateshead's Player of the Year last season as they reached the National League play-offs, which were eventually won by the Latics. Advertisement He also helped Cambridge United to League Two promotion in 2020-21 and has further experience in the fourth tier with Port Vale and Colchester United. "Luke Hannant is technically strong, covers a lot of ground and has the sort of versatility that will be really useful over the course of the season," Oldham manager Micky Mellon told the club website. Kieron Morris made 162 appearances in all competitions for Walsall, scoring 19 goals. [Getty Images] Morris, 31, has made more than 350 senior appearances in spells with Walsall and Tranmere and loan moves to Worcester City, Leamington and Wrexham. He arrives on a one year deal following the end of his contract at Prenton Park. Morris enjoyed success under Mellon as part of Tranmere's League Two play-off winning side in 2019. "He's someone I know very well, someone who understands how we want to play, and someone who brings real quality and experience," Mellon told the club website.
