Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac’s latest Wrexham project has received a positive verdict from a Sky Sports commentator.
Wrexham spent £33m during the summer transfer window thanks to the backing of Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.
The North American duo have allowed the club to invest heavily on the pitch, and they were the third-biggest spenders in the Championship during the most recent window.
However, it’s not just on the pitch where Wrexham are looking to continue improving under their Hollywood owners.
When they were trying to buy the club, Reynolds and Mac made promises to Wrexham, and work has now begun on one of those this season.
Sky Sports commentator praises Wrexham stadium project
It was confirmed earlier this week that Wrexham secured £25m in public funding for the new Kop stand.
The Dragons have been without their main stand during the opening stages of 2025/26, but work has now begun on the build.
Work was ongoing on the Kop in the build-up to Wrexham versus Derby County on Saturday, September 27.
Prior to the tie, one Sky Sports commentator, who was covering the game live, shared his thoughts on the project.
Sky panned across to the ongoing construction of the Kop shortly before kick-off, leading to praise from the lead commentator.
He said: “We see the start of the redevelopment of the Kop end of the ground.
“That new stand looks very exciting when you check out the blueprints online. Of course, it will raise the capacity here, demand is as high as it’s ever been for a seat.”
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When will Wrexham’s stadium be completed
While funding has been given and work has begun on the stand, it won’t be finished this season.
Wrexham released an official statement on the Kop this week, confirming that it should be completed at some point next season.
It read: “Wrexham AFC have appointed McLaren Construction Midlands and North under a PCSA (Pre-Construction Services Agreement) for the redevelopment of the iconic Kop Stand at the world’s oldest international football stadium still in use – the STōK Cae Ras.
“The appointment marks the start of Wrexham AFC’s long-term vision for the stadium, while the redevelopment of the Kop Stand will not only be a physical transformation of the renowned Racecourse Ground, but a cultural and symbolic landmark in the Club’s historic journey.
“The return of the Kop Stand will restore the ground to its full four-sided structure, reinforcing Wrexham AFC’s ambitions on and off the pitch. Under the PCSA, McLaren Construction will lead on developing final designs, tendering subcontractor packages and refining construction timelines and delivery strategies for the works.
“Early works will begin later this month. The full build programme is scheduled for completion during the 2026/27 season.”