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ASC buys a minority stake in Wrexham AFC to help fund the Kop stand as part of the club’s regeneration plan.
The deal values Wrexham at about £350 million and places ASC on the board as part of the ownership group.
Construction of the Kop is moving into the building phase with a target completion in early 2027.
Public funding for the project totals about £18 million in grants from Welsh government via the council, now under scrutiny for non-repayability.
The Wrexham Gateway aims to transform the area around the stadium and create jobs and economic activity.
Apollo’s involvement follows a pattern of American investment in European clubs, similar to Atletico Madrid changes ASC recently backed.
Apollo’s investment is to primarily support stadium redevelopment rather than boost on-field spending.
Wrexham hopes the improved stadium will meet UEFA Category 4 standards for international fixtures.
Wrexham’s owners Reynolds and Mac aim for long-term growth, with investor support helping to fund the stadium and broader project.
The Kop rebuild may influence future public funding decisions and perceptions of government support for sport.

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Wrexham's FA Cup third-round tie against Nottingham Forest will be shown nationwide on TNT Sports, signaling a major broadcast moment.
The game is set for January 9 at the Racecourse Ground with a 7:30 pm GMT kickoff.
The fixture marks another milestone in Wrexham's rise under current ownership, entering the FA Cup at this stage for the first time in 43 years.
The match will feature narrative angles, including Phil Parkinson facing Premier League opposition.
The potential inclusion of Wrexham-born Wales international Neco Williams in Forest's traveling squad adds local interest.
Wrexham aims to extend their FA Cup run beyond the fourth round under coach Phil Parkinson.
The FA Cup tie offers substantial prize money and broader exposure for Wrexham.
Goal.com notes the match as part of Wrexham's ascent during the 'Hollywood era' and their climb to the Championship.
The article mentions significant national interest in the match due to Wrexham's rising profile.
The broadcast confirmation comes ahead of the January 9 kickoff at 7:30 pm GMT.
The matchup is described as a nationally televised showdown with significant attention on Wrexham's progress.

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Wrexham’s ownership expanded with a minority stake sale to Apollo Sports Capital, underscoring private equity’s growing role in the club.
The article links the funding to a broader trend of football clubs becoming global entertainment ventures financed by hedge funds.
The Guardian questions whether Welsh public funds should subsidize a club now partly owned by US financiers, given broader NHS and infrastructure concerns.
The piece argues Wrexham’s growth may bring social benefits and tourist activity to the town, despite moral questions about funding.
The article frames Wrexham as part of a wider shift where football is a television product, not just a sport.
Apollo Sports is described as a legitimate fund that has purged itself of its founder’s problematic ties, according to the analysis.
The article notes Wrexham spent about £40m over five seasons, the largest net spend of any Championship club that summer.
The analysis emphasizes public regulators should scrutinize such deals as part of ensuring accountability in these arrangements.
The piece describes Wrexham as an example of capital markets intersecting with local culture and identity.
The article argues that the town’s new role as a tourist hub stems from the club’s rising profile and investment.

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