{
  "id": 8915916,
  "title": "Cheers! Wrexham's celebrity owners buy 'The Turf' pub that's adjacent to the club's stadium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/cheers-wrexhams-celebrity-owners-buy-the-turf-pub-thats-adjacent-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T12:13:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cheers-wrexhams-celebrity-owners-buy-121302722.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Adjacent to Wrexham’s Racecourse stadium, The Turf pub has become a cherished landmark and regular highlight in the acclaimed \"Welcome to Wrexham\" series. Owned by Wrexham AFC football club, the establishment holds a significant place in the club's history, as it was the birthplace of the team in 1864 when it was known as the Turf Hotel.\n\nWrexham's ownership, led by Hollywood icons Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, recently acquired The Turf to safeguard the club's future and maintain its historical ties. The statement from the club confirms that the purchase aims to preserve the unique traditions and atmosphere that make The Turf an integral part of the Racecourse Ground and Wrexham AFC Football Club.\n\nThe deal encompasses the property with the club and stadium under one ownership, ensuring the preservation of its historical significance. Actor Ryan Reynolds has frequently been filmed enjoying a pint at The Turf alongside other celebrity guests, including Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, and even Prince William, who once took on the role of serving drinks.\n\nWayne Jones, the current landlord, has become a local celebrity due to his frequent appearances on TV shows. He has pledged to continue his role in managing The Turf, promising to introduce the establishment's rich history and atmosphere to the next generation of fans and locals.",
  "summary": "The pub that is adjacent to Wrexham’s Racecourse stadium and a regular feature in the award-winning “Welcome to Wrexham” series has been bought by the club’s celebrity co-owners. The acquisition of The Turf was described by Wrexham’s ownership — fronted by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac — as a “continuation of the strategy to protect the future of the club and its interests by ring…",
  "key_points": [
    "Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac bought The Turf pub.",
    "The acquisition aims to preserve pub's historical ties to Wrexham AFC.",
    "Wayne Jones, current landlord, will continue managing The Turf."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cheers! Wrexham’s celebrity owners buy ‘The Turf’ pub that’s adjacent to the club’s stadium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/cheers-wrexhams-celebrity-owners-buy-the-turf-pub-thats-adjacent-to-8916314",
        "published": "2026-09-21T12:14:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}