Ryan Reynolds makes big move as Wrexham’s Premier League dream gets major boost:
Phil Parkinson's side are targeting promotion to the top flight this season
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Wrexham appoints Steve Nickson as sporting directorThe former Newcastle recruitment chief is expected to strengthen scouting, squad planning and football operations at Wrexham.
Key FactsSep 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Wrexham confirmed Steve Nickson, a former Newcastle United executive, as the club’s new sporting director.
- Nickson spent 15 years at Newcastle United after 12 years with Blackburn Rovers.
- Working with Phil Parkinson, he will oversee scouting, squad planning, football administration, sports medicine, performance and the Academy.
- After three consecutive promotions and seventh place in its first second-tier season, Wrexham is targeting Premier League promotion.
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Apr 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Wrexham AFC secured their third consecutive promotion, reaching the Championship.
- Team members and their Hollywood owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, celebrated the victory after a 3-0 win against Charlton Athletic.
- Fans and players described the promotion as an incredible achievement that united the Wrexham community.
- Reynolds emphasized that the promotion feels like a fairy tale and signifies a positive change for the town and its people.
It's fantastic to be back in the second division as it was after all these years.— Mr. Lewis, reflecting on the significance of Wrexham's promotion for the town and its people.
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