{
  "id": 8916314,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T12:14:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/09/21/cheers-wrexhams-celebrity-owners-buy-the-turf-pub-thats-adjacent-to-the-clubs-stadium"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The historic pub that once stood next to Wrexham’s Racecourse stadium, a beloved fixture in the award-winning “Welcome to Wrexham” series, has been acquired by the club’s celebrity co-owners. The Turf, a regular appearance in the television docuseries chronicling Wrexham AFC’s journey, dates back to its founding in 1864 when it was known as the Turf Hotel. The acquisition, described by club ownership — fronted by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac — as a strategic move to safeguard the club’s future, includes the historic pub under the club’s umbrella within a single ownership. The deal’s first annual payment is $205.00 plus GST, renewable at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. Wayne Jones, the current landlord and celebrity landlord, will continue operating The Turf while preserving its rich history, atmosphere, and occasional celebrity presence.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Wrexham club co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac buy historic pub.",
    "The Turf, dating back to 1864, includes in club ownership.",
    "Wayne Jones continues operating pub while preserving history."
  ],
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        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-21T12:13:02.000Z"
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  "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."
}