Wrexham and three other Welsh clubs in the English pyramid have been blocked from competing for European football by playing in the Welsh League Cup.
Wrexham are on the brink of a third successive promotion, but it remains to be seen how Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will back Phil Parkinson in the transfer market
Wrexham and three other Welsh clubs in the English pyramid have been blocked from competing for European football by playing in the Welsh League Cup.
Wrexham have been dealt a huge blow that could derail Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's ambitious plans for the club. Wrexham have enjoyed great success under the ownership of Reynolds and McElhenney, having secured back-to-back promotions in as many seasons.
The Football Association is set to block the EFL’s Welsh clubs from taking part in a revamped Welsh League Cup. This comes after the Welsh FA unveiled their plans for a new-look domestic cup
The Hollywood celebrity owners of Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have had their hopes of an easy entrance for European glory dashed by the English Football Association (FA) as the FA have blocked the English Football League’s Welsh clubs’ plans to join a revamped Welsh League Cup next season.
The Welsh soccer club owned by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney competes in the ... English FA on behalf of Wrexham, Cardiff, Swansea and Newport — the four Welsh teams ...
Wrexham, a Welsh soccer club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, aimed to compete in the UEFA Conference League via the Welsh League Cup. However, the English FA rejected this proposal, which would have allowed Welsh clubs in English leagues alternative European qualification routes,
The Swansea City Supporters' Trust has hit out at 'unacceptable' abuse and death threats aimed at members of staff at Swansea City. The trust has called on the club to set up a fans' forum, amid ongoing concerns around the January transfer window, and indeed the club's fortunes on the pitch.
The story of Wrexham and their celebrity-backed rise through the English soccer pyramid continues to amaze, as the club now thrives in League One. But they'd still need a lot if they're to reach the Premier League.
The news was first reported by Mike Keegan of the Daily Mail, who stated that the FA have rejected the plans for the four Welsh EFL teams to compete in the Welsh League Cup. Following his announcement, many opposition fans have taken to social media to hit out at Wrexham.
Playing in Europe would have provided a fresh revenue stream for Wrexham and their Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds, right, and Rob McElhenney (Martin Rickett ... Since then, Swansea have competed in continental competition after winning the 2013 English ...