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Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Wrexham owner and Hollywood star files documents to officially change his name
Wrexham FC co-owner Rob McElhenney's wife and his It's Sunny in Philadelphia co-star Kaitlin Olson claimed the couple's kids are not in favour of the name change Wrexham FC co-owner Rob McElhenney has filed documents to legally change his name. The It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star, whose character in the show is known as Mac, wants to be known .by the name Rob Mac in real-life, according to documents filed in Los Angeles. The shortened versions of his first and last names are a far cry from his full title of Robert McElhenney III. He first mentioned his intention to change his name in an interview with US outlet Variety in May, telling them: 'As our business and our storytelling is expanding into other regions of the world and other languages in which my name is even harder to pronounce, I'm just going by Rob Mac. McElhenney's wife and It's Sunny in Philadelphia co-star Kaitlin Olson has said the couple's kids are not in favour of the change and suggested she is also concerned about it. She said: 'The kids are really not happy about it because they have that last name. And so do I, legally!'. He launched private company 'More Better Industries' in 2024, and was part owner of Philadelphia bar 'Mac's Tavern,' which announced Monday it was closing after 15 years in business. McElhenney, 48, and fellow Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, 48, bought Wrexham football club in 2021. They have since been credited with a 50 per cent surge in visitors to the Welsh city after charting the club's rise to the Championship on Disney+ series Welcome to Wrexham. The show is a big hit in the US, where last month alone more than 300,000 people searched for Wrexham content on internet site Reddit. Tourism chiefs say it is part of the set-jet trend inspired by what people see on TV.
Leader Live
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wrexham AFC's Kerry Evans releases book about her life
Many people will recognise Kerry Evans from the hugely-successful Welcome to Wrexham documentary. She has been the Disability Liaison Officer at Wrexham AFC for over a decade by now and has become a powerful force for change through that role. So much so, that a book all about her journey so far in life has been published. Kerry's autobiography 'Stronger Than You Think' will be available to buy from Amazon as of August 12. From surviving a near-fatal brain bleed to creating accessible spaces for fans and helping to transform the club she loves, Kerry's journey shows us that no matter what life throws our way, we are all stronger than we think. Speaking to The Leader, she says that conversations with her late nan and Wrexham AFC co-chairman Rob McElhenney ultimately convinced her to put her life onto pages. Kerry said: "The book came about as my late Nan used to say if I ever wrote a book no one would ever believe it to be true, because so much has happened in my life. "Then, at the first promotion from the National league I chatted to Rob McElhenny and said all I want to do in my role is inspire people and his reply was that I inspire hundreds of people including him. "Which then got me thinking if it was possible to write a book then my job would be fulfilled if just one person felt they too could achieve from being inspired by my story." The front cover of Kerry Evans' autobiography 'Stronger Than You Think'. (Image: Kerry Evans) Kerry added: "It then grew from there. I am so immensely proud now having it completed and seeing the front cover was a real wow moment, making it feel very real. "It's been a very long hard journey at times, but I really want to hopefully leave people with the belief, if I've been able to achieve, they too can achieve." The summary of Kerry's autobiography, published by BiteBack Publishing, reads; "Born with cerebral palsy, something she worked hard to overcome and forge ahead with her life, Kerry then suffered a bleed on the brain, which left her with no feeling on the right side nor the ability to walk. "Such a setback could have destroyed her. Initially, she lost confidence and felt worthless. But then Wrexham Football Club came into her life, and she was transformed. And then Hollywood came calling. TOP STORIES "As disability liaison officer at Wrexham, Kerry was one of only six staff members who worked at the club prior to the Hollywood takeover and is therefore uniquely qualified to speak about how life at the club has changed. "She has witnessed at first hand the incredible story of how two Hollywood stars fell in love with a small football club in north Wales and transformed not only the fortunes of the team but also those of the community surrounding it. "But this is not just the story of the Hollywood takeover at Wrexham – this is the story of how one woman's indomitable spirit enabled her to overcome adversity and spend her life helping others."
Business Upturn
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Is ‘Wrexham' returning for season 5? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 27, 2025, 18:30 IST Last updated June 27, 2025, 11:56 IST Alright, Wrexham fans, let's talk about the show that's got us all buzzing like a Saturday at the Racecourse Ground: Welcome to Wrexham . Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's love letter to our little Welsh football club has been a proper rollercoaster, blending gritty footy drama with proper community vibes. As Season 4 wraps up, everyone's asking: Is Season 5 happening? Here's everythibg we know so far. Is Wrexham Season 5 Actually Happening? You bet it is! Welcome to Wrexham Season 5 is officially a go. Word broke via posts on X and big outlets like The Hollywood Reporter before Season 4's fourth episode even aired. That's how much faith FX and Disney+ have in this gem. It's no surprise, really—Wrexham AFC's climb up the leagues is the stuff of Hollywood dreams, and with Ryan and Rob at the helm, the story's only getting bigger. When Can We Expect Wrexham Season 5? No exact date's been pinned down yet, but let's do some detective work. Seasons 3 and 4 both kicked off in May (2024 and 2025), a shift from the earlier August and September launches. Given the show follows the football season, which runs August to spring, sites like NationalWorld and Yorkshire Post reckon we're looking at May 2026 for Season 5. Where Can You Watch Welcome to Wrexham Season 5? Same as always: FX for you lot in the States, with episodes hitting Hulu the next day. Here in the UK (and Wales, of course), Disney+ is your go-to. No word on any changes, so expect weekly episodes to keep us glued to our screens. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham face £49million wake-up call in Championship opener
Wrexham's first season in the Championship for 43 years is set to be a challenging one after the Welsh side's fixture list for the 2025/26 campaign was announced Wrexham have been given a harsh reality check of the hurdles they'll face in the Championship after confirmation of next season's fixture list. The Welsh side's first match is set to be a challenging one as they head off to Southampton, a team that was relegated from the Premier League in April. Wrexham 's co-owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have said manager Phil Parkinson will receive financial support this summer to assemble a squad capable of holding its own in the second tier. The Hollywood duo have a combined net worth estimated at roughly £291m ($400m) from their acting careers and savvy business ventures. But they will face a club receiving Premier League parachute payments in their first match on August 9. Clubs that have been relegated from the top flight continue to get a portion of the revenues for at least two more years as they adjust to life in the Championship. In their first season post-relegation, Southampton are projected to receive about £49m. The amount is approximately five times what typical second-tier teams receive through solidarity payments and TV broadcast deals. The Saints are owned by London-based investment group Sport Republic, led by Rasmus Ankersen, Henrik Kraft, and main investor Dragan Solak. Solak's estimated net worth is a staggering £1.4bn, as reported by news magazine Nedeljnik, making him the second-richest individual in Serbia. On the other hand, Kraft's wealth is estimated to be around £2bn, which partly explains why Southampton are tipped to lift the Championship title next season. Their personal fortunes significantly outstrip those of Reynolds and McElhenney. However, Wrexham have a secret weapon in the form of the Allyn family from New York, who became minority investors in the club last October. For over a hundred years, the family owned US medical device manufacturing company Welch Allyn Inc. In September 2015, the firm was sold to Hill-Rom in a deal believed to be worth just under £1.5bn at current rates. The Allyns have since shifted their focus to investing in private and public markets, and Wrexham have benefited from several substantial cash injections since their involvement. While they may not have the financial muscle to compete with recently-relegated Premier League clubs, football finance expert Kieran Maguire reckons the Red Dragons will still be in the top half of the table in terms of their spending power. He also pointed out that the popularity of the Welcome to Wrexham documentary is one of the main factors behind their financial strength. Speaking to talkSPORT earlier this year, Maguire said: "Wrexham made three times as much as any other club [when playing] in League Two, more than any other club in League One and they would be in the top half of the Championship. "Therefore they're not that far behind the Championship's big hitters – the likes of Stoke and Norwich. It's an incredible achievement in terms of bringing in money. It's also their ability to become an international brand which has really driven this. "[Promotion] adds another £8m of TV money because they will be in the Championship. That would put them fairly close to all of the clubs except for those who will be in receipt of parachute payments in the Championship." He added: "I think that they are in a very strong position from a PSR (Profit and Sustainability Rules) point of view. Last year they lost £2.5m, they can lose £39m over three years when they get to the Championship. "They have the capacity to invest in players and invest in improving the infrastructure and I think they will be an exhilarating proposition to watch because everybody's eyes will be on them." 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.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ryan Reynolds was fraught with nerves before Wrexham's historic promotion
Ryan Reynolds was "adult diaper nervous" before Wrexham's latest promotion. The Welsh football club made history earlier this year by becoming the first team in the English league system to win three consecutive promotions and the Deadpool actor - who co-owns the club with fellow Hollywood star Rob McElhenney - has revealed his fragile emotional state before the historic feat was achieved. Speaking in the finale of the fourth season of documentary Welcome to Wrexham, Ryan said: "I feel very nervous, like, very very nervous. "Like, adult diaper nervous." Ryan's nerves came before Wrexham's promotion rivals Wycombe Wanderers lost 1-0 to Leyton Orient in April, which allowed the club to seal promotion to the Championship by beating Charlton Athletic 3-0 later that day. The 48-year-old star explained: "That was the moment I think all of us, everybody, the entire town, went 'Holy s***, this could happen.' "We could not only be promoted, but we could make history while doing it." Rob revealed that his aim was to guide Wrexham to the Premier League when he and Ryan purchased the club in 2020 and stated that "no one's laughing" at his ambition anymore with the team just one division away from the top-flight. The It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star said: "I just want to bask, would you just let me bask? We'll talk about the championship next year. "A few years ago, we were not in the English Football League. They asked us what was our goal, and I said the Premier League and people laughed. No one's laughing anymore... Now we're one away from the Premier League. It doesn't make any sense, it defies all rational thinking." Meanwhile, Reynolds credited the people of Wrexham for making the promotion possible. He said: "A back to back promotion doesn't happen. The only place it could happen is here. Wrexham's the only place that this kind of historical miracle could happen in. "Because of the town, because of the club, because of its history, because of its sadness, because of its joy, because of its perseverance and all of that comes together to make miracles, and that is doing a Wrexham." The Free Guy star explained earlier this year that he would "never get bored" of owning Wrexham as he has become addicted to football since getting involved with the club. He told Wrexham supporters podcast Fearless in Devotion: "I'm glad it happened when we are at the age I'm at. Because I don't think this is something I would have been able to handle any younger. I wouldn't change anything about my time here. I don't know how you get bored with something like this. "I love this sport so much now that now I hate it too – I really feel that in my cells."
