Wrexham

After Ryan Barnett hit a post early on, Wrexham went ahead three minutes before the break in fortuitous circumstances as James Jones' shot cannoned off the ...

[March 25, 2023]

York's fate was sealed in added time as Elliot Lee was through on goal to slot the ball past Whitley. Wrexham started the game bright with Paul Mullin looking ...

They nearly doubled their lead minutes later through an O’Connell header but the ball floated over the bar. Whitley tried to scramble back but the ball dribbled over the line. A solid Whitley save on the back of Lee’s shot was then cleared by York.

Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster keeps a clean sheet on his second Wrexham debut as the National League leaders beat York City 3-0.

Wrexham 2, York City 0. Wrexham 3, York City 0. He was excellent." "It was always a big call whether to play Ben Foster because he hasn't played for so long. I still felt we created enough in the opening exchanges to get the goal. [Second-placed Notts County beat lowly Scunthorpe](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64998012) to maintain pressure on Wrexham, although Phil Parkinson's men have a game in hand.

Ben Foster rolled back the years - 18 of them to be exact - as he made his second debut for Wrexham on Saturday.And he had two very high profile cheer.

Well, they did just that on Saturday as he was immediately given his first start and second debut for the club, sporting the No.12, and given a brilliant reception from the home supporters. It is the 39-year-old’s second spell at the Racecourse Ground after a loan stint with the Welsh outfit in 2005, where he helped the club win the LDV Vans-sponsored EFL Trophy and then earned a transfer to Manchester United. And what better way to lift it than after playing your closest rivals over the campaign, in a Nomads team whose first defeat of the season only came when they hosted Wrexham in February, and in front of their celebrity owners too. The Women’s team are set to play in front of a record crowd for a domestic women’s football match in Wales on Sunday when they take on Connah’s Quay Nomads, with over 8,000 tickets sold – smashing the previous record of 5,175. [Wrexham’s highest-profile signing](https://talksport.com/football/1371467/ben-foster-retirement-wrexham-contract/), but the Canadian and American actors weren’t actually in town to watch you. Ben Foster rolled back the years – 18 of them to be exact – as he made his second debut for Wrexham on Saturday.

The former England goalkeeper confirmed he was coming back from retirement to sign for the fifth-tier National League side on a free transfer on Thursday.

[worked in punditry](/sport/football/article-11529103/Jordan-Pickford-slow-trying-Aurelien-Tchouamenis-effort-says-Ben-Foster.html) after announcing his retirement in September following his Watford exit in June 2022. [The former Watford and Manchester United goalkeeper](/sport/football/article-11884567/Kepa-Arrizabalaga-NOT-right-guy-Chelsea-insists-Ben-Foster.html) was seen arriving at the Racecourse Ground in bright spirits, with his GoPro in hand - suggesting his match day vlogs are returning. [After signing for Wrexham](/sport/football/article-11894101/Ben-Foster-comes-retirement-sign-Ryan-Reynolds-Wrexham.html) on Thursday, Foster said: 'I'm over the moon. It was absolutely bonkers! I'm looking forward to getting started. and the former England goalkeeper is all smiles as he arrives for their National League clash against York City

The former England ace got his first game back at Wrexham under his belt in front of the club's Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney against ...

[HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ben-foster-wrexham-debut-reynolds-29550637#comments-wrapper) Will Foster help Wrexham get promoted? He then added his 39th strike of the campaign – three minutes later – to equal the club record for most goals in a season. the part for me is getting the team over the line and getting them promoted. "To be honest, the negotiations took about five minutes. I'm a very low maintenance player. The Red Dragons currently sit three points clear at the top, having played one game less than nearest challengers Notts County.

Ben Foster kept a clean sheet in his first game since returning to Wrexham, and the former Premier League 'keeper was all smiles at full time.

[announced on Thursday he would be coming out of retirement](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/wrexham-sign-ben-foster-free-transfer-ex-man-utd-and-england-goalkeeper-comes-out-of-retirement/blt318d4171ab44fffc) to play for the Red Dragons after first-choice Rob Lainton suffered a long-term injury. WHAT NEXT FOR FOSTER? The Red Dragons picked up a vital three points in their battle for promotion from the National League, as they sit three points clear of second-placed Notts County with a game in hand.

New Wrexham signing Ben Foster posed for a photo with a young fan outside the club's training ground on Friday, but didn't exactly get the response he was ...

"Wages wise, it’s literally peanuts… [comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/ben-foster-miserable-wrexham-fan-29547984#comments-section) below. Let us know in the Mummy on the other hand [three heart eyes emojis] @BenFoster". [Manchester United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-united-fc). [Wrexham](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/wrexham-football-club) …

Ben Foster kept a clean sheet in his first game since returning to Wrexham, and the former Premier League 'keeper was all smiles at full time.

[announced on Thursday he would be coming out of retirement](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/wrexham-sign-ben-foster-free-transfer-ex-man-utd-and-england-goalkeeper-comes-out-of-retirement/blt318d4171ab44fffc) to play for the Red Dragons after first-choice Rob Lainton suffered a long-term injury. WHAT NEXT FOR FOSTER? The Red Dragons picked up a vital three points in their battle for promotion from the National League, as they sit three points clear of second-placed Notts County with a game in hand.

And he had two very high profile cheerleaders watching him from the director's box, in the club's Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney – and on non ...

Going out for a lovely dinner tonight, lovely Saturday that.” Don’t get much better than that. Well, they did just that on Saturday as he was immediately given his first start and second debut for the club, sporting the No.12, and given a brilliant reception from the home supporters. It is the 39-year-old’s second spell at the Racecourse Ground after a loan stint with the Welsh outfit in 2005, where he helped the club win the LDV Vans-sponsored EFL Trophy and then earned a transfer to Manchester United. And what better way to lift it than after playing your closest rivals over the campaign, in a Nomads team whose first defeat of the season only came when they hosted Wrexham in February, and in front of their celebrity owners too. The Women’s team are set to play in front of a record crowd for a domestic women’s football match in Wales on Sunday when they take on Connah’s Quay Nomads, with over 8,000 tickets sold – smashing the previous record of 5,175.

Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster kept a clean sheet as his Wrexham side recorded a 3-0 win over York City to keep themselves on track for automatic ...

Mummy on the other hand [three heart eyes emojis] @BenFoster". 3-0, clean sheet, bosh," a beaming Foster told reporters. Not a bad way to start eh, Ben? "I'm 40 next week and I've played nearly 500 games or whatever but it's still a little bit nervy because you want to do well." "Nah [it was a] doddle, mate. [Ryan Reynolds](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/ryan-reynolds) in the tunnel after keeping a clean sheet on his (second) [Wrexham](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/wrexham-football-club) debut on Saturday.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster came out of retirement to join National League leaders Wrexham last week.

Post-match, manager Phil Parkinson explained that it was a risk to play Foster because he had been out of action since the end of the 2021/22 campaign. "It was always a big call whether to play Ben Foster because he hasn't played for so long," Parkinson said. An own goal by 'keeper Ryan Whitley gave the hosts the lead just before the break. However, Foster has dispelled those rumours, suggesting that his salary is nowhere near what he was earning at his last club Watford. the part for me is getting the team over the line and getting them promoted. To be honest, the negotiations took about five minutes.

The 39-year-old kept a clean sheet in his first match since coming out of retirement, as the National League leaders comfortably beat York City 3-0 on ...

They (owners Reynolds and McElhenney) are so prevalent at the football club, they are always there. I'm a very low maintenance player – just wheel me out, I'll do a job. So this is a massive contrast to what that was like last week.' the part for me is getting the team over the line and getting them promoted. Buzzing to talk to him later. Foster only came out of retirement on Thursday to sign for Wrexham until the end of the season in a stunning swoop for the National League leaders.

As things stand in the England National League, Ryan Reynold's Wrexham AFC is currently three points above the second place Notts County FC at the very top ...

In a sense, he is a Canadian version of Ted Lasso if Ted Lasso was the owner of a team. They were also at the stadium witnessing Wrexham AFC make history. [Ryan Reynold's Wrexham AFC](https://www.marca.com/en/football/premier-league/2023/01/30/63d7b186268e3e02728b4576.html) is currently three points above the second place Notts County FC at the very top of the league. Reynolds will keep trying to get this team through the ranks as far as he can. Amongst the many different ventures he has, Reynolds is more than likely enjoying this experience the most. Ryan Reynolds was with his partner enjoying the game next to the crowd and soaking it all in.

Ryan Reynolds, wife Blake Lively and his children were in attendance for Wrexham's match against York City, as Ben Foster made his debut for the club.

The former Watford and Manchester United shot stopper enjoyed a loan spell at Wrexham back in 2005, and came out of retirement on Thursday to sign on a free transfer until the end of the season. The entire Reynolds family were present to cheer on Wrexham, as their battle for promotion from the National League resumed against York on Saturday.Getty Images The Hollywood star was snapped inside the Racecourse Ground holding his new-born child alongside his other children and wife Lively, who was taking the photo.

Ryan Reynolds stepped out on a family outing at Wrexham and posed for heartwarming pictures with their newborn baby on the Racecourse Ground this weekend.

In the pictures, via Daily Mail, the sweet family was seen posing for photos. The Hollywood couple welcomed their fourth baby in February. The Deadpool actor, 46, was seen holding the newborn.

WREXHAM, WALES - 26th MARCH 2023 - Rosie Hughes celebrates her goal during Wrexham AFC Women vs Connah's Quay Nomads in the final game of the Genero Adran ...

It was brilliant by Lily Whitefoot who dispossessed the Nomads near the halfway line to start the counter-attack. It was a great start to the game for Connah’s Quay, who after winning a corner early on hit the bar through skipper Kirstie Kural. Just moments later, however, Wrexham took the lead in front of the record crowd.

Hughes scored a late winner as Wrexham Women beat Connah's Quay 2-1 at The Racecourse Ground, with a new record attendance set for a women's game in Wales. Over ...

Hughes continued to reflect on the weight of their achievement, as she said: "I can't imagine that it's just happened to us, it won't set in until later on. The passion for Wrexham is at an all-time high, but McElhenney stated that it's always been there and he's happy they've been able to bring it back. "I mean In can't express it for you, it's really crazy and surreal experience because look around us," Hughes said. "I can't imagine how she's feeling, it hit us, hit us pretty hard," Reynolds said. The game was also broadcasted live on Sgorio and S4C over in Wales, as Wrexham fever remains in full swing. Hughes scored a late winner as Wrexham Women beat Connah's Quay 2-1 at The Racecourse Ground, with a new record attendance set for a women's game in Wales.

Wrexham have written another exciting chapter in their Hollywood fairytale and their owners got stuck right in to the celebrations.In what was a doubl.

She also joined her husband on the pitch to take photos together with their new born baby, too. And the pair got fully involved in the party as the squad lifted the trophy, with Reynolds seen taking a swig of one of their bottles of champagne as they celebrated reaching semi-professional status. Wrexham have written another exciting chapter in their Hollywood fairytale and their owners got stuck right in to the celebrations.

Rosie Hughes' winner provided the late show as Wrexham AFC Women held off a resilient Connah's Quay Nomads side in front of a record Women's crowd at the ...

Morgan got caught out of position, and Harvey took the ball past her, finishing cooly into the empty net. Eight minutes from time Wrexham took the lead once again. Ten minutes in and Nomads levelled, as a mistake at the back costed the Red Dragons and Ella Harvey slotted the ball into the empty net.

Wrexham Women celebrated a flawless league season with a 2-1 win over Connah's Quay in front of a record Welsh women's domestic football crowd.

But before launching into a jealous charade of finger pointing, it’s worth noting that this is in fact the lazy line. Rosie Hughes displayed why she is the league’s leading goal-scorer, leaving a defender for dust before rounding the keeper to score her 24th league goal of the season and the game’s winner. It's a really good platform for us to continue growing at the rate that we are. Its problem was a glaring lack of resources to feed it, a funnel cut off at the neck. "Ryan and Robert are across everything that is going on with the women's section of the club. Gemma Owen, head of women's football at Wrexham, said club owners Reynolds and McElhenney have given their full support to the women's team. McElhenney and co-owner Ryan Reynolds declared rapturously in their takeover mission statement that they wanted to make Wrexham the vanguard of women’s football in the country. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds’ stewardship of Wrexham has indisputably attracted a wider audience that hitherto was not there, carving Wrexham out as a fashionable and unmissable stop on tourists' UK bingo cards. While such a line is nice and similarly trotted out by plenty of clubs hyper aware of the current fashionable cash and PR cow women’s football can offer, Sunday was the tangible essence of the promise, and its earnestness, coming to life. There is also the more deeply-rooted, macro level of Sunday. A Sunday service was how Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney billed Wrexham Women’s first-ever match at the Racecourse Ground. But so much about the present-day Wrexham is prefaced with those words, an incredulous, smiling, bucket-hatted verbal caveat to the inconceivably red carpet luck that this town and club have found themselves swallowed by.

Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds were keen on buying Hartlepool United, who are now looking to put together a fairytale ending to the season ...

Hartlepool now live in hope of a sudden jolt of form that will see them survive. Orient scored through Paul Smyth, then Hartlepool levelled through Connor Jennings, while the home side also struck the post and bar in their search for a late winner. When the Wrexham story broke, he texted the intermediary to ask if two and two equalled four. The club’s mascot is H’Angus the Monkey and in 2002, Stuart Drummond, the call-centre worker inside that costume, ran for mayor promising free bananas for schoolchildren. Or the way stories were being leaked to local newspaper The Northern Echo (he claims they wanted to turn the fans against him). The story, as told by Hartlepool chairman Raj Singh, starts with a phone call from an intermediary in 2020 acting on behalf of ‘two super rich American investors’.