{
  "id": 8899909,
  "title": "Reynolds, Mac and Apollo buy Wrexham pub",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/reynolds-mac-and-apollo-buy-wrexham-pub",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T10:17:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/reynolds-mac-and-apollo-buy-wrexham-pub/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reynolds, Mac, and Apollo Sports Capital have acquired a pub in Wrexham. The Turf, a pub that once overlooked the stands and the Championship football ground, has now been added to the club's portfolio. This move expands Wrexham AFC’s presence in the area. The Turf previously sat above the stadium and offered a view into the football ground. The club's assets now include both Wrexham and their Racecourse Ground home.\n\nThis acquisition happened shortly after the local council instructed the club to \"get their act in order\" after the building of a training base without the necessary planning permission. The club had submitted an application for the training base shortly after work began last month. On behalf of minority investors, the Allyn family stated that their investment in Wrexham AFC through Red Dragon Ventures in 2024 has made the town, community, and football club their second home. The Turf, with its local atmosphere and visitors, has become a significant part of this connection. By bringing The Turf into the group, they aim to secure the pub's long-term future and preserve its history and that of the club.\n\nThe current landlord, Wayne Jones, will remain at the club. Wrexham AFC has experienced rapid growth to the second tier of English football since its acquisition by Reynolds and Mac in 2021. They later acquired the Racecourse Ground freehold and secured government grants for a regeneration project. In December 2025, the club sold a minority stake to major sports investors, Apollo Sports Capital, at a valuation of £350 million. Wrexham is currently 14th in the Championship after winning two of their first eight games, against Southampton and Millwall.",
  "summary": "Ryan Reynolds, Rob Mac and Apollo Sports Capital have purchased a pub in a move that expands Wrexham AFC’s footprint. The Turf, which used to look over the stands and into the Championship football ground, has been added to a portfolio by the club’s wonders which includes both Wrexham and their Racecourse Ground home. The [...]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "City AM",
        "title": "Wrexham and Atletico Madrid owner Apollo nears Yankees stake in $12bn deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/wrexham-and-atletico-madrid-owner-apollo-nears-yankees-stake-in-12bn",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:38:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}