Wrexham Reassesses Plans for New Kop Stand
Wrexham, the Welsh football club co-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has announced that the plans for a proposed new Kop stand at their Racecourse Ground home have been “reassessed.”
According to the club’s statement, the co-chairmen had previously been eager to expand the ground’s capacity by installing a new 5,500-seat stand. However, the project, which was originally scheduled to begin in 2023, has been delayed due to “additional complications.”
As a temporary solution, the club had announced the installation of a new stand last season, and that will now remain in place until the development work starts, with an increase in seating capacity.
The project, which is being carried out in conjunction with the local council, had received planning permission in November 2022. The original Kop, which had been unused and abandoned since 2007, was subsequently demolished in January 2023.
In the latest update, the club confirmed the extension of the temporary stand to “approximately 3,000 seats,” up from the previous 2,289. Additionally, the club and Wrexham Council have “reassessed the stadium development plans, particularly the new Kop, to ensure they deliver the best possible fan experience and provide the most value to the community.”
Wrexham’s co-owners, Reynolds and McElhenney, have emphasized their commitment to making the stadium a “year-round destination, not just a match-day venue,” which they believe will drive “significant economic impact for the city of Wrexham.”
The news comes as football fans eagerly await the start of the Euro 2024 qualifiers, the continued excitement of the Champions League, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup and Women’s World Cup tournaments. In the domestic leagues, the Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and FA Cup will continue to captivate audiences, while the Africa Cup of Nations standings keep fans engaged with the latest developments in African football.
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