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A couple of actors -v- £1.2billion Vincent Tan

Sat Apr 05, 2025 6:36 pm

Next season one of those (or should I say two of those) having been managed properly will be a Championship side and looking forward to promotion to the Premier League

Whereas the other, with substantially more money behind him (£1.2b originally), but with a total lack of football knowledge, will see his side replaced by Wrexham and playing in the 3rd tier of English Football.

I personally find that embarrassing.

Re: A couple of actors -v- £1.2billion Vincent Tan

Sat Apr 05, 2025 6:40 pm

Those couple of actors did one thing that Tan has never done. Respected the history of the club, the city and the fans.

Re: A couple of actors -v- £1.2billion Vincent Tan

Sat Apr 05, 2025 6:45 pm

Totally agree with you Underhill. Well said :clap: :clap: :clap:

Re: A couple of actors -v- £1.2billion Vincent Tan

Sat Apr 05, 2025 6:47 pm

Absolutely agree. Treat the supporters like family.

And there has been a "feel good" feeling around the club for the past four years as a result.

Re: A couple of actors -v- £1.2billion Vincent Tan

Sat Apr 05, 2025 6:49 pm

The first thing Reynolds and McElhenney did was bring in Shaun Harvey, because he had knowledge of football business and they didn't.

Tan is too arrogant and stubborn to take advice sadly and that's why we are where we are.

Still hope that Wrexham somehow don't go up. The fact that a club can go from non league to the Championship in three seasons because of their money is a bit depressing.

They'll soon become one of the most hated clubs in the UK.

Re: A couple of actors -v- £1.2billion Vincent Tan

Sat Apr 05, 2025 7:01 pm

I understand what you mean Ned but from what I understand they have only invested £8.6m and even that has been repaid to them.

Whereas Tan has invested over £200m in us and we have gone in the opposite direction.

Re: A couple of actors -v- £1.2billion Vincent Tan

Sat Apr 05, 2025 7:12 pm

Paul Keevil wrote:I understand what you mean Ned but from what I understand they have only invested £8.6m and even that has been repaid to them.

Whereas Tan has invested over £200m in us and we have gone in the opposite direction.



That money is far in excess of lots of clubs in div 1 or 2 have... Plus revenue for Wrexham is more than several clubs in championship £23m+.. so technically they've used money their names that have encouraged sponsors others in div1/2 can only dream of.... but your right about tan what big sponsors has he brought to club?

Re: A couple of actors -v- £1.2billion Vincent Tan

Sun Apr 06, 2025 11:12 pm

Underhill1927 wrote:Those couple of actors did one thing that Tan has never done. Respected the history of the club, the city and the fans.


Spot On :thumbup:

Re: A couple of actors -v- £1.2billion Vincent Tan

Mon Apr 07, 2025 10:17 am

They and Tan knew nothing about football or our country, Difference is the actors admitted it.

Thats why they invested in football men to make the football decisions with their money. While they focused on revitalising the spirit and call to arms of the community and its history, going walkabout in the town, drinking in the local, first name terms with fans, and suddenly whether they intended it or not have watched their club almost become a brand. Without enforcing their countries stars, stripes and maple leaf on Wrexhams shirt. Up up and away.

Tan, didnt have to a sink a few with us in the Canton Cross, or do a Sam and come on supporters busses, but absolutely should have respected our history and more importantly surround himself with football men like the actors did. The man in football ownership terms is an absolute clow and a complete failure

Re: A couple of actors -v- £1.2billion Vincent Tan

Mon Apr 07, 2025 4:04 pm

Spot on.

A few years ago it looked impossible that it could happen.

Just shows what can be done with the right owners