WREXHAM AFC has welcomed the announcement that it is to receive a £100,000 grant to help offset losses during the pandemic.
The club confirmed it has received a £100,000 grant from the Welsh Government's Spectator Sports Survival Fund - money that will enable new co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to take forward their plans to boost the club and Wrexham as a whole.
The fund is being used to support sporting clubs in Wales that have suffered financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
A club spokesman said: "Wrexham AFC were pleased to receive £100,000 from the Spectator Sports Survival Fund.
"The club has suffered losses well in excess of this amount as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which are currently being met by the club’s owners, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
"The owners have committed to ensure the Club survives the financial implications of the pandemic.
"This grant helps to ensure this commitment does not compromise the owners’ proactive plans to make a positive difference in the wider Wrexham community."
Ryan and Rob completed the takeover of the club in February.
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