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Leader Live
a day ago
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- Leader Live
Gutted Gary Bennett pays tribute to Wrexham's Joey Jones
But the ex-Reds striker, who was first enticed to sign for Wrexham by Jones, says the town better get ready for one of the biggest funerals ever. "Wrexham won't see a funeral like it - there'll be thousands and thousands wanting to show their respects to Joey Jones," said Bennett. "There's bound to be a procession passing The Racecourse and I'm sure many, many Wrexham fans will be lining the streets. "I was devastated when I got the call and I have to admit that I had a little cry to myself - that was how much the man meant to me. "I went to see him in hospital with Karl Connolly last week and the nurse said he was awake and that it was fine to go in. "He recognised me and and said 'Benno' - and that meant the world to me. "The nurse joked to him that his legs had seen some action and he responded by lifting his first. "Thank God I went to see him last week to see him because he meant so much to me. "Football fans call players legends but there was no bigger legend at Wrexham Football Club than Joey Jones. He was on a pedestal above everybody else. "It doesn't seem right that there's a Wrexham Football Club - and no Joey Jones. "I've got nothing but respect for the man - and it was Joey who actually made the move for me join from Chester. "He first called me to say Wrexham were interested, I'm not sure whether Brian Flynn was that sure but Joey convinced him. "And Joey was the first person I saw when I walked into the club. Of course, I was feeling nervous and typical Joey, he said: "What are you doing hear you Chester b*****d! "That immediately made me feel at home and then in the dressing room before a game, he'd make me feel unbeatable before I went out onto the pitch. "But whether you were a first year pro or a senior pro he'd always have time for you and offer words of advice - and this is from a man who won the European Cup with Liverpool. "I don't think Joey got the respect as a player that he deserved. He was someone who always gave 120 per cent whether it was on the field or in training. "I remember we used to have five-a-sides on a Friday and it was England v Wales. Joey would take the Wales side and me England. "We did the Welsh national anthem before kick-off and I used to sing baa baa black sheep and Joey would go mad and chase me around the pitch!"
The Province
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Vancouver's Ryan Reynolds among Canada Day Order of Canada appointees
Vancouver-born Reynolds is known for playing the Marvel character Deadpool and for several business ventures, including co-ownership of the U.K.'s Wrexham Football Club. Published Jun 27, 2025 • Last updated 16 hours ago • 2 minute read Vancouver-born Reynolds is known for playing the Marvel character Deadpool and for several business ventures, including co-ownership of the U.K.'s Wrexham Football Club. Photo by Christopher Furlong / Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. B.C.'s own Merc with a Mouth — otherwise known as actor Ryan Reynolds — will be invested as an officer of the Order of Canada during Canada Day festivities in Ottawa. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The Vancouver-born Reynolds is known for playing the Marvel character Deadpool and for several business ventures, including co-ownership of the U.K.'s Wrexham Football Club. Those who follow tabloid gossip will also know him as husband to actress Blake Lively, known for her Gossip Girl days and various hair care product and beverage business ventures. In addition to Reynolds, musician Heather Rankin will also be invested as an officer of the Order of Canada. Mabou, Nova Scotia's Rankin has won six Junos with The Rankin Family, in addition to her solo music career. They'll be joined by St. John's musician Deantha Rae Edmunds, Winnipeg sportscaster Scott Oake and Loungueuil, Que. writer Kim Thuy Ly Thanh, who will be named members of the Order of Canada. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The ceremony will be part of the Canada Day noon celebration at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. The Order of Canada is the country's highest civilian honour. While Reynolds has long been a champion of his hometown and country, having filmed Deadpool here and regularly donating to major Canadian charities, he likely won't be moving home any time soon, as he told The Hollywood Reporter last year. The thought 'hadn't even crossed' his or his wife's mind, he said in December 2024. 'I love New York, and I love where I live,' Reynolds said in the interview. Noting he's 'always been proud of being Canadian' in The Hollywood Reporter interview, the actor and film producer did consider a move back to B.C. not so long ago. In an exclusive interview with Vancouver Sun and Province reporter Dana Gee in 2023, while Reynolds was in town to receive the Order of B.C., the actor shared that he and Lively had discussed making the move to Vancouver at one point. 'Thankfully my wife is obsessed with Vancouver and the food scene in Vancouver. I'm obsessed with the childhood that I was given and how privileged that I was to grow up in a place like Vancouver, which I think has imbued tenets that I have taken and carried with me throughout my entire career,' Reynolds said. 'It has really given me the tools to process and deal with a lot of the things maybe some of my peers maybe have slightly more maladaptive coping mechanisms to deal with.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More
Ottawa Citizen
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
Vancouver's Ryan Reynolds among Canada Day Order of Canada appointees
Article content B.C.'s own Merc with a Mouth – otherwise known as actor Ryan Reynolds – will be invested as an officer of the Order of Canada during Canada Day festivities in Ottawa. Article content The Vancouver-born Reynolds is known for playing the Marvel character Deadpool and for several business ventures, including co-ownership of the U.K.'s Wrexham Football Club. Those who follow tabloid gossip will also know him as husband to actress Blake Lively, known for her Gossip Girl days and various hair care product and beverage business ventures. Article content Article content Article content In addition to Reynolds, musician Heather Rankin will also be invested as an officer of the Order of Canada. Article content Article content Mabou, Nova Scotia's Rankin has won six Junos with The Rankin Family, in addition to her solo music career. Article content They'll be joined by St. John's musician Deantha Rae Edmunds, Winnipeg sportscaster Scott Oake and Loungueuil, Que. writer Kim Thuy Ly Thanh, who will be named members of the Order of Canada. Article content While Reynolds has long been a champion of his hometown and country, having filmed Deadpool here and regularly donating to major Canadian charities, he likely won't be moving home anytime soon, as he told The Hollywood Reporter last year. Article content The thought 'hadn't even crossed' his or his wife's mind, he said in December 2024. Article content Article content 'I love New York, and I love where I live,' Reynolds said in the interview. Article content Article content Noting he's 'always been proud of being Canadian' in The Hollywood Reporter interview, the actor and film producer did consider a move back to B.C. not so long ago. Article content In an exclusive interview with Vancouver Sun and Province reporter Dana Gee in 2023, while Reynolds was in town to receive the Order of B.C., the actor shared that he and Lively had discussed making the move to Vancouver at one point. Article content 'Thankfully my wife is obsessed with Vancouver and the food scene in Vancouver. I'm obsessed with the childhood that I was given and how privileged that I was to grow up in a place like Vancouver, which I think has imbued tenets that I have taken and carried with me throughout my entire career,' Reynolds said. Article content
Vancouver Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Vancouver's Ryan Reynolds among Canada Day Order of Canada appointees
B.C.'s own Merc with a Mouth – otherwise known as actor Ryan Reynolds – will be invested as an officer of the Order of Canada during Canada Day festivities in Ottawa. The Vancouver-born Reynolds is known for playing the Marvel character Deadpool and for several business ventures, including co-ownership of the U.K.'s Wrexham Football Club. Those who follow tabloid gossip will also know him as husband to actress Blake Lively, known for her Gossip Girl days and various hair care product and beverage business ventures. In addition to Reynolds, musician Heather Rankin will also be invested as an officer of the Order of Canada. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Mabou, Nova Scotia's Rankin has won six Junos with The Rankin Family, in addition to her solo music career. They'll be joined by St. John's musician Deantha Rae Edmunds, Winnipeg sportscaster Scott Oake and Loungueuil, Que. writer Kim Thuy Ly Thanh, who will be named members of the Order of Canada. The ceremony will be part of the Canada Day noon celebration at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. The Order of Canada is the country's highest civilian honour. While Reynolds has long been a champion of his hometown and country, having filmed Deadpool here and regularly donating to major Canadian charities, he likely won't be moving home anytime soon, as he told The Hollywood Reporter last year . The thought 'hadn't even crossed' his or his wife's mind, he said in December 2024. 'I love New York, and I love where I live,' Reynolds said in the interview. Noting he's 'always been proud of being Canadian' in The Hollywood Reporter interview, the actor and film producer did consider a move back to B.C. not so long ago. In an exclusive interview with Vancouver Sun and Province reporter Dana Gee in 2023 , while Reynolds was in town to receive the Order of B.C., the actor shared that he and Lively had discussed making the move to Vancouver at one point. 'Thankfully my wife is obsessed with Vancouver and the food scene in Vancouver. I'm obsessed with the childhood that I was given and how privileged that I was to grow up in a place like Vancouver, which I think has imbued tenets that I have taken and carried with me throughout my entire career,' Reynolds said. '… It has really given me the tools to process and deal with a lot of the things maybe some of my peers maybe have slightly more maladaptive coping mechanisms to deal with.' With files from The Canadian Press.
Leader Live
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
HMS Dragon sailors set to come to Wrexham this week
Friday (June 13), will see crew members of the Royal Navy vessell celebrate their Freedom of the City for the first time, after they were granted the honour last December. In doing so, HMS Dragon joined Wrexham Football Club, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the Royal Welsh (formerly the Royal Welch Fusiliers), North Wales Police double Olympic gold medal-winning rower Tom James and former Prime Minister David Lloyd George among those honoured with the Freedom of the County Borough. The sailors will arrive onto Llwyn Isaf green (outside the Guildhall) at 10.40am, before marching through the city centre. The ship is the first since the Second World War to be affiliated with Wrexham, and the partnership was sealed at a ceremony in Portsmouth back in April 2024. TOP STORIES TODAY The ship is one of the Royal Navy's advanced Type 45 air defence destroyers, and is instantly recognisable with her roaring Welsh Dragons emblazoned across her bows. North Wales Police have warned that there will likely be 'disruption' to parking in the city centre during the event on Friday. There will be a small number of road closures for a short period as a result, and access into and out of the Library and Waterworld car parks will be limited. Further details including timings and locations will be published later this week.
