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Wrexham submit plans for even more seats in new Kop Stand

Wrexham have taken a significant step toward boosting their stadium’s capacity, having officially submitted a planning application to Wrexham City Borough Council. The club aims to add an extra 2,250 seats to the under-construction Kop Stand at the SToK Cae Ras, in a move designed to elevate the venue to international hosting standards.

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Wrexham in talks over sensational move for Eriksen

Wrexham have reportedly held talks over a stunning move for former Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen, with the Danish star’s agent confirming direct contact with the Red Dragons’ ambitious Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The 33-year-old is a free agent after leaving Old Trafford and has been courted by a number of clubs around the world.

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Son of Premier League cult hero joins Wrexham on free transfer

Wrexham have secured the services of veteran midfielder Josh Windass on a contract that will keep him at the Racecourse Ground through the end of the 2027-28 campaign. The 31-year-old arrives as a free agent after parting ways with Sheffield Wednesday last week, ending a four-year association with the Yorkshire club. Josh is the son of Hull City legend Dean Windass.

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Wrexham target another ex-Premier League striker

Wrexham have shown interest in signing ex-Premier League forward Kieffer Moore from Sheffield United. Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac continue to back manager Phil Parkinson and his squad, as the Welsh club are gearing up for life in the Championship with Premier League dreams in sight.

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Wrexham get another signing — announce arrival of Thomason

Wrexham have confirmed the signing of George Thomason from Bolton Wanderers as their fourth summer addition, with the 24-year-old midfielder penning a three-year deal. Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac continue to back Phil Parkinson's and his squad, as the Welsh club gear up for life in the Championship with Premier League dreams in sight.

Frequently asked questions

Fifteen players from the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel cricket team formed the Aston Villa Football Club in the 1870s.

Aston Villa are owned by V Sports, a joint venture between billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens. Atairos, an investment company based in the UK, became a minority partner of V Sports in April 2024.

Aston Villa play all their home games at the Villa Park since 1897.

Villa Park has a capacity of over 42,000 and has hosted more FA Cup semi-final games than any other stadium in history.

Aston Villa have won 22 titles throughout their history, including seven English top-flight titles, one European Cup (now known as the Champions League), and seven FA Cups.

Aston Villa have won seven top-flight titles, but have failed to clinch a league trophy in the Premier League era. They last won the first division in the 1980-81 season.

Former Scottish left-back Charlie Aitken has made the most appearances for Aston Villa, featuring in 660 games for the club from 1961 to 1975.

One of the greatest players to ever play for Aston Villa, Billy Walker is the club's record goalscorer of all-time with 244 goals to his name.

Jack Grealish, Dwight Yorke, Emiliano Martinez, Gordon Cowans, and Gareth Barry are among the most respectable players in Aston Villa history, with the club also luring legends like Peter Schmeichel and Paul McGrath.

Steven Gerrard, Steve Bruce, Gerard Houllier and Unai Emery are among the big names to have led Aston Villa during its illustrious history.

Aston Villa are famously known as The Villans. The name 'Villa' is derived from the Villa Cross Wesleyan Church, whose former cricket club passed on the name to the club.