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Why ‘Wrexham effect’ of celebrity owners poses huge ‘risk’

An expert has explained why the “Wrexham effect” delivered by Ryan Reynolds and other celebrity owners is not all positive and poses a huge “risk”.

Run over for Rob & Ryan! Tough season for Wrexham predicted

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been warned Wrexham’s historic run of promotions could be over, with a tough 2025-26 season being predicted.

Wrexham join Brady's Birmingham in race for Liverpool wonderkid

Wrexham have reportedly joined Birmingham in the race for Liverpool star Lewis Koumas, as Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Tom Brady battle it out.

Brady privilege! NFL icon 'very accessible' to Birmingham stars

Jay Stansfield says it is a "privilege" to work with Tom Brady at Birmingham, with the NFL icon “very accessible” to Blues players.

The 4 teams to target in the Championship promotion odds

There are four clubs seen as favourites for Championship promotion. However, which is most likely to earn a Premier League spot as things stand?

Tom Brady laughs at Wrexham bottom-of-the-table joke

Tom Brady has joked that he will take a screenshot of the current Championship table that shows Birmingham at the top, while Wrexham, due to alphabetical order, are bottom. The two teams were promoted from League One at the end of the 2024-25 season and have formed a light-hearted rivalry, given their links to the USA via their high-profile owners.

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Brady loves Birmingham's 'budding rivalry' with Wrexham

NFL legend Tom Brady says he loves Birmingham City's "budding rivalry" with Wrexham as they prepare for life in the Championship.

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Brady reveals Beckham's influence in Birmingham investment

Birmingham City investor Tom Brady has lifted the lid on how Inter Miami president David Beckham helped him prepare for life in football ownership.

Brady reflects on decision to sack Rooney as Birmingham boss

Birmingham City minority owner Tom Brady has reflected on the decision to sack Wayne Rooney as manager and why Chris Davies fits the club's values.

Super Bowl at Birmingham? NFL icon Brady in ‘amazing’ admission

NFL legend Tom Brady admits it would be “amazing” to host Super Bowl action at the 62,000-seater stadium that Birmingham intend to construct.

Brady & Birmingham to splash cash & ‘keep up’ with Wrexham

Tom Brady has been “so impressed” with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as Birmingham spend in a bid to “keep up” with Wrexham in the transfer market.

Brady rages over 'f*cking stupid' Beckham opinion from aide

Tom Brady was left raging at a “f*cking stupid” opinion from a Birmingham aide after inviting David Beckham to join him for a clash with Wrexham.

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Brady questions ‘work ethic’ of ‘lackadaisical’ Rooney

Birmingham City’s new documentary shows NFL legend Tom Brady questioning the “work ethic” of “lackadaisical” coaching flop Wayne Rooney.

📽️ | Brady mocks McElhenney's name & calls out Reynolds

Birmingham have shared footage from their new documentary that sees Tom Brady mocking Rob McElhenney’s name and calling out Ryan Reynolds.

How to watch live sports on Paramount+

Everything you need to know about how you can catch live sports on the Paramount+ streaming service

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📽️ | 'F*ck them' - Brady's message to Birmingham rivals Villa

Tom Brady revealed his true thoughts on Aston Villa as the Birmingham City minority owner featured in a preview to the Blues' new documentary.

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'Natural fit for PL' - Brady’s Birmingham billed as 'favourites'

Tom Brady and Birmingham "can call themselves favourites" in 2025-26, says Emile Heskey, with the Blues billed as a "natural fit for Premier League".

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‘Eclipse Hollywood actors at Wrexham!’ - Brady’s Birmingham goal

Tom Brady has outlined his vision for ‘Built in Birmingham’, with the plan being to “eclipse what those fancy Hollywood actors are doing at Wrexham”.

Brady's Birmingham given only '15% chance' of PL promotion

Birmingham have been given only a "15 percent chance" of reaching the Premier League next season amid concerns over their style of play.

Kyogo explains decision to join Tom Brady's Birmingham

Kyogo Furuhashi has explained why he chose to join Birmingham City in a shock summer move, insisting he is "really excited" about the club's ambition.

Brady's Birmingham to build £3bn, 60,000-seater stadium

Birmingham City have confirmed their plans to build a 60,000-seater stadium that could cost the club over £3 billion ($4bn).

‘Looks f*cking great’ - Brady & Birmingham impress McElhenney

Tom Brady and Birmingham have impressed Rob McElhenney with their documentary series that will be rivaling ‘Welcome to Wrexham’.

Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues documentary

🎥 | ‘Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues’ doc trailer

The trailer for ‘Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues’ has been released, with City rivaling ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ in the documentary world.

Wrexham warned Rob & Ryan’s 'unique' strategy faces 'challenges'

Wrexham have been warned that the “unique” strategy implemented by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney faces “challenges” in the Championship.

Brady's Birmingham splash the cash with Furuhashi signing

Birmingham City have completed the eye-catching signing of Kyogo Furuhashi from Rennes, with the Japan forward returning to football in the British Isles just six months after a £10 million move to Ligue 1. The ex-Celtic star joins the Tom Brady-backed Blues on a three-year deal as their ambitious summer recruitment drive continues to prepare for the Championship.

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Deeney reveals the worst thing about prison - and being scouted when he was DRUNK

Troy Deeney joins Adebayo Akinfenwa on the very first episode of the Best Mode On Podcast as he opens up on his experiences in prison and how he was scouted by Walsall after a night out

Frequently asked questions

: The story behind the birth of Liverpool as we know it today is quite interesting. Originally, it was Liverpool's Merseyside rivals Everton who would play their games at Anfield. However, after Everton decided to play their games elsewhere following a dispute in March 1892, John Houlding, the owner of Anfield at the time, decided to form his own club called Liverpool F.C.
: Fenway Sports Group (FSG), an American multinational sports holding conglomerate, is the owner of Liverpool. FSG purchased the club in 2010 through subsidiaries N.E.S.V.I, LLC and the UK-based UKSV Holdings Company Limited.
: Liverpool are playing their home games at the illustrious Anfield Stadium, which was built in 1884 and has since undergone several renovations, the latest being completed in 2024.
: Anfield has a capacity of 61,276, with the renovation of the Anfield Road Stand in the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign taking the stadium's capacity past the 60,000-mark.
: Liverpool have won a stellar 67 trophies throughout their history, which includes six Champions Leagues, 19 top-flight titles, and six FA Cups.
: Liverpool are the second-most successful English side in terms of top flight titles with 19, just one shy of Manchester United. Their previous league glory came in the 2019-20 season, which remains their only league title till date in the Premier League era.
: Former English midfielder Ian Callaghan made 857 appearances for the Reds. He is the only player in Liverpool history to have made over 800 appearances for the club.
: Liverpool icon Ian Rush is the club's all-time top goalscorer, finding the back of the net 346 times in 660 games.
: Luis Suarez, Ian Rush, Mohamed Salah, Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, James Milner, Fernando Torres, and Michael Owen are among the most popular players to have donned the Liverpool jersey.
: Brendan Rodgers, Bill Shankly, Jurgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish, Rafael Benitez, and Gerard Houllier are some of the most prominent managers to have been at the helm for Liverpool.
: Liverpool are famously known as The Reds. The media as well as the club's supporters coined the term during the 1965-66 season, when the team first wore an all-red attire for the games.

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