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Wrexham AFC used taxpayer funds for pitch upgrades not mentioned in initial grant
May 2, 2026
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Documents made no reference to pitch works later added to £18m deal, with club spending £1.7m on upgradesWrexham AFC, the football club part-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, used taxpayer funds to re-lay its pitch, even though initial grant documents assessing the state investment did not make reference to it.The club has been awarded £18m in grants, with the first £3.8m tranche in February 2022.
However, legally required state aid documents relating to that initial grant made no reference to the pitch works. Continue reading...
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