Red-Robbo Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 11 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: They're already doing more "hits" than most Premier League clubs, let alone the likes of us. So the coverage is going to continue at a pace, I'm afraid! That'll all change when Lansdown reveals the foreign investors he is in talks with are George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp... 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 I mean, its a show and its money, but don't mind it really. Less nauseating than the titles bought at the very top of the game. Owners at least having the appearance of buying in to the idea of it and not just all for show. Taps in to some warmth about grass roots football and 'how football used to be' a bit. A media love in for sure, but at least its not Manchester, Liverpool, London for once. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 Hopefully Notts County get their deserved promotion in the playoffs. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, maxjak said: Yep .......completely revitalising an economically downtrodden city, drawing attention worldwide to the National league, benefitting the resurgence of the Welsh language, increasing tourism to an area of Great Britain that has been neglected, and making thousands of people happy................I mean what is there to like? Pheckin Hollywood? Is Wrexham really that downtrodden and neglected? I think there are many places worse off in that area within say a one hours drive. The reason I say this is because I suspect this is a myth being exaggerated by the creators of the show to make the story more marketable to the american audience (and people believe it). I agree they have created a real buzz around the town and I suspect the bbc and others are pushing this story so much because they want to see how far it can go and if it can result in actual benefits to that area (but also the owners deserve a lot of credit here too), however a lot of this 'revitalising' is just hype at the moment and may not last for long/result in the gains hoped for in tourism/economy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj77 Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 Do you think there is a Bristol City thread on the Wrexham site? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 That 4-4 cup draw!! Possibly the most dramatic game I ever saw at AG. Grown men, strangers, hugging each other at the last goal. Not normally the behaviour you saw in the Enclosure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 42 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: You get these wise arses saying don't watch or listen then. The point being you can't NOT see it. Watching Breakfast BBC this morning yet another 10 minuet item on them ! This is ****** non-league for gawds sake............... most of the time you'd have a hard job to know who got promoted from the Championship on BBC ! On / off button broken ? No one made you watch it. And that's not being a wiseass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 I'm very much in the against modern football brigade etc.... however, and I don't know why, I don't mind this one at all the owners seem good, genuine guy (and pretty funny) giving an awful amount of time to the local community and it's people not just the football club fair play to them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 Life’s not fair is it? Wrexham get a lot of publicity because they’ve got a couple of Hollywood chaps involved, but we had Stoney Garnet and Baldrick and it didn’t make the national news at all 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enclosure Old Timer Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 34 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: That 4-4 cup draw!! Possibly the most dramatic game I ever saw at AG. Grown men, strangers, hugging each other at the last goal. Not normally the behaviour you saw in the Enclosure! Wished afterwards that the equaliser never happened, went to the replay and saw us get thumped! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: They often got sub 2000 crowds in the 80s. 35000 watching their parade, apparently. Tbh the 80s football had some issues, and attendances really did hit some low low points. However without a doubt it will have sparked more interest than there otherwise would have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 48 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said: On / off button broken ? No one made you watch it. And that's not being a wiseass. I think you'll find it is ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZumerZetSmithy Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 i have enjoyed see it regardless of the money and hype. Better than seeing a Man Shitty one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 It will be interesting to see how they get on with FFP rules in the league. What is it, a limit of % of income can be spent on salaries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWANG50 Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 I was very cynical as the Beeb were giving them so much lovein but I actually watched a few of the series and you can see they are in it for a few good reasons as well as a vanity project. The fact they didn't quit after the first two failed years was a surprise to me as apparently they had 10 clubs under consideration before they picked Wrexham. Notts County have also spent well above their means (they've got away with it as Financial reporting doesn't have to be very sophisticated in the National League) so its not quite as black and white as some people like to make out in terms of player investment and thus why both were miles clear. It must be spreading as a retired NFL player and his wife are now investing in Burnley (apparently a lovely place!!!) https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/11095/12870907/burnley-fc-nfl-star-jj-watt-and-wife-kealia-announce-investment-in-the-clarets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamdon Mart Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, WarksRobin said: It will be interesting to see how they get on with FFP rules in the league. What is it, a limit of % of income can be spent on salaries? Take your point but the income from streams has rocketed this year (as has a lot of their sponsorship income tbf) and I'm sure that things will ramp up again next season, particularly if things go well on the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 I thoroughly enjoyed the series and it gave me a bit of interest in the National League , I watched a few games and was pleasantly surprised at how good the standard was . Deprived area and something for the locals to be happy about . Love a bit of joy !! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveInSA Posted May 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 2 hours ago, maxjak said: Good................Possibly the fact that extremely questionable, politically corrupt Nations like........... Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE are infiltrating the Premier League with their insidious billions ..is somehow of far more concern to me, than a couple of well meaning millionaires revitalising a British city? yep - I rate this is a bigger issue by far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 2 hours ago, jj77 said: Do you think there are two Bristol City threads on the Wrexham site? Fixed that for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 hour ago, shelts said: I thoroughly enjoyed the series and it gave me a bit of interest in the National League , I watched a few games and was pleasantly surprised at how good the standard was . Deprived area and something for the locals to be happy about . Love a bit of joy !! What the **** do you come here for then!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Baba Yaga said: Is Wrexham really that downtrodden and neglected? I think there are many places worse off in that area within say a one hours drive. The reason I say this is because I suspect this is a myth being exaggerated by the creators of the show to make the story more marketable to the american audience (and people believe it). I agree they have created a real buzz around the town and I suspect the bbc and others are pushing this story so much because they want to see how far it can go and if it can result in actual benefits to that area (but also the owners deserve a lot of credit here too), however a lot of this 'revitalising' is just hype at the moment and may not last for long/result in the gains hoped for in tourism/economy. Yawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 4 hours ago, DaveInSA said: I find all the attention their getting a bit like vomit inducing. I can't remember who went up from the national league last year - there was literally zero publicity. And now we have a Hollywood star owning a football club suddenly it's everywhere, Wrexham this, Wrexham that, Wrexham the other. It's a fairytale and aren't they great blah, blah, blah. So is it good, bad or indifferent? Discuss. May i ask.....Re: your username....do u live in South Africa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, maxjak said: May i ask.....Re: your username....do u live in South Africa? St Annes from memory….I asked the same Q a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 Just now, Davefevs said: St Annes from memory….I asked the same Q a few years back. Thanks Dave.........whenever i see S A.................Spitting Image and a certain song springs to mind......ha!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, maxjak said: Thanks Dave.........whenever i see S A.................Spitting Image and a certain song springs to mind......ha!! That song is 90% true in my experience! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, maxjak said: But Coventry and Luton are at the top of the Championship, with all the attendant economical benefits that will bring..........before those two disreputable no good Hollywood stars turned up...Wrexham were on their last legs at the bottom of the National League, and nearing bankruptcy? Did you consider that? Sorry to say it.........but you seem a very bitter shortsighted individual? Edited May 3, 2023 by maxjak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzos Only Goal Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 18 minutes ago, maxjak said: Thanks Dave.........whenever i see S A.................Spitting Image and a certain song springs to mind......ha!! 15 minutes ago, Davefevs said: That song is 90% true in my experience! That is the best bit of this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 Here is the game that went 2-0, then 2-4, then 4-4. The video is not great quality. Much like the defending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Red Ferret said: That's not quite the right analogy there. I think it is ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 36 minutes ago, maxjak said: Thanks Dave.........whenever i see S A.................Spitting Image and a certain song springs to mind......ha!! “Every breath you take”? I’ll be watching you……… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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