Key facts
- Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, co-owners of Wrexham AFC, have purchased The Turf pub.
- Apollo Sports Capital was also involved in the acquisition of the pub.
- The Turf pub is located next to Wrexham AFC's Racecourse Ground.
- The pub, originally named The Turf Hotel, was founded in October 1864, the same month and year Wrexham AFC was founded.
- Landlord Wayne Jones will continue to run the pub as part of the deal.
- The acquisition aims to protect the historic pub and integrate it with the club and stadium.
Wrexham AFC's Hollywood co-owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have expanded their involvement with the club by purchasing The Turf pub, located next to their Racecourse Ground. They were joined in the acquisition by Apollo Sports Capital. The club stated the purchase aims to "protect the future of the club" by "incorporating the club, the Racecourse Ground and The Turf under a single ownership." The Turf, originally known as The Turf Hotel, has historical ties to the club, with records suggesting Wrexham AFC was founded there in October 1864. Landlord Wayne Jones, who has managed the pub for 20 years and is featured in the "Welcome to Wrexham" documentary series, will continue in his role. The acquisition is intended to allow for further investment in fan experience and preservation of the pub's history.