Another little bonus for you! In a finance special Liam and Andy are joined by Dan Plumley senior lecturer in football finance at Sheffield Hallam University for a fascinating deep dive into Wrexham AFC’s record-breaking finances.

We delve into the £33.3m turnover, the £14.8m losses and the amazing 57.7% rest of the world revenue. And we ask the big questions such as are Wrexham effectively a Premier League business, does being such a global brand carry risks and is a £70m Kop Stand the only way we can go. We examine the private equity boost from Apollo investments and the £3.8m lost when a broker went bust.

We also look at the £4m paid to Ryan Reynolds’ and Rob Mac’s marketing companies, plus the £2m+ given to promote Welcome to Wrexham and ask is that money well spent.

It’s a fascinating insight into some astounding accounts

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​In the mid-90s, they were just two university mates dreaming of careers in sports broadcasting. Fast forward to today and Adrian Chiles and Bryn Law find themselves on opposite sides of a massive Championship clash: Wrexham vs. West Brom.

​In this exclusive sit-down, the two veteran broadcasters reminisce about their student days, their parallel journeys through the media world, and the surreal reality of their beloved clubs finally facing off on the big stage.

​In this episode:

• ​The untold stories from their university days
• ​How Wrexham’s rise changed the landscape for fans like Bryn
• ​Adrian’s take on the current state of the Baggies
• ​Predictions (and a bit of friendly banter) for the match

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We’ve done it. Wrexham Woman are Adran champions and European football is coming back to the Racecourse. We go through an amazing win for Jenny Sugerman’s charges. The match has been a culmination of great work by Gemma Jones over a long period of time of time as she realises a dream. We have special mention for Lili Jones, Faye Knox and of course top goal scorer Katie Barker.

There’s also the small matter of record-breaking Wrexham AFC accounts. Liam was one of a few journalists invited to the media briefing and he takes through the key points including a £33.33 million turnover, a 24% increase from the previous year. Losses have gone up to £14.84 million and the Kop will cost just shy of £70m. There are also payments to Rob and Ryan’s companies totalling nearly £4m - plus an amazing stat about where our revenue comes from.

Oh and Wales lost, but let’s gloss over that…

Photo credit: Wrexham AFC

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She’s one of the stars of Welcome to Wrexham and Rob and Ryan’s official Welsh translator. As a reporter she’s been caught up in coups and visited nuclear disasters but nothing could prepare her for her own battle over the last 18 months.

In a Fearless in Devotion special, Andy and Liam talk to Maxine Hughes as she lifts the lid on her battle with triple negative cancer. She reveals how the Wrexham AFC family helped her - especially Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds.

She also talks how Welcome to Wrexham has changed Wales’ standing on the global stage plus just how long she thinks Ryan and Rob will stay involved with the club - and how it’s dominating their lives

It’s a must listen as Maxine talks so openly and candidly about a range of subjects and gives great insights into how Ryan and Rob work.

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We’re back in the race. After a brilliant smash and grab against Sheffield United Rhys, Tim and Andy ask if that was the best win of the season. We examine just how Parky’s battered army managed to turn it around at Bramall Lane and what it means for the play-off picture. Rhys lays into our fans in an amazing, and slightly unhinged tirade, while we hail Sam Smith, Issa Kabore and George Thomason for their recent efforts.

We also examine a brilliant win with a brilliant goal for Wrexham Women, calls up to the Welsh side and give the sad news of the passing of a well-known Wrexham fan.

We look ahead to Wales’ crunch match and ask the question ‘what’ your biggest internal celebration’ Josh Windass style.

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The battle for the play-offs is heating up as Wrexham have left the door open to the chasing pack. Andy, Tim and Liam discuss Tuesday’s loss to Watford and ask was it tiredness, or something more?

Who is the most knackered out there and who do we really need back after the international break? But really, is everyone just overreacting and do we need to get real?

We look at the referee’s performance, the race for the play offs and ask if we really had a good transfer window in the cold light of day. We also explore if there’s anyone we can bring in to bolster the squad or is it too late now.

The lads also look ahead to the visit to Sheffield United, the proposed pre-season match with Manchester United and make a call to arms for the big women’s match at the Racecourse.

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The Welsh Derby didn’t disappoint - at least if you’re of a North Walian persuasion! This week on Fearless in Devotion, Liam, Tim and Andy bask in the glow of a clinical 2-0 win for Wrexham over Swansea City under the Friday night lights.

In this episode:

Swansea Reaction: Was it a case of "substance over style"? Swansea had the ball, but Wrexham had the goals. We discuss Arthur Okonkwo silencing the Jacks, standout shifts from Doyle and Hyam, and the bitter reactions from South Wales.

The Commentary Box: Did people enjoy Rob and Ryan’s turn on the mic, or were the social media moaners right?

The Promotion Picture: With Hull losing but Southampton winning and the injury list growing, do we have the depth to secure a play-off spot?

Rumour Mill: We address the wild Philippe Coutinho free agent links - fact or pure fiction?

Club News: Celebrating Wrexham Women’s 4-1 win over TNS and Mickey Thomas conquering the New York Half Marathon.

Watford Preview: Looking ahead to Tuesday night at Vicarage Road with our score predictions.

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It’s Welsh derby time as Tim, Liam and Andy preview the big match against Swansea at the Cae Ras on Friday.

There’s certain to be some star power with Ryan Reynolds - fresh from watching the Hull match from the tech end - and Rob Mac coming over to commentate. There’s also chance of a certain Snoop Dogg making an appearance - but what team should we play?

We look at how injuries have bitten and ask what we’d change for the visit of the Jacks. We also pour through the bones of the Hull City defeat and ask if there’s anything we could have done differently. And we also talk plus points from the Tigers including Bailey Cadamateri’s bright cameo.

We discuss free agents and what moves we could do to shore up the team that seems to be shaking after a draining FA Cup defeat to Chelsea. There's a lot still be positive about as we look to make the play offs

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Wow....caught your breath yet? An exhausted Tim and stunned Liam look back at Wrexham's glorious FA Cup defeat to Chelsea and why there are far more positives than negatives.

We also dig deep into the main talking points, which all centred around Wrexham’s first taste of VAR.

Was it or wasn't it a red card for George Dobson? Did Lewis Brunt's toenail really gain an unfair advantage?

Plus: Was that the best Cae Ras atmosphere in a long time? Why is Garnacho so disliked? Karate Kid star in the owners' box PLUS Hull City preview.

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It’s the tie everyone has been waiting for as Wrexham welcome Premier League giants Chelsea to a sold-out Racecourse Ground for a massive FA Cup fifth round clash on Saturday.

In this episode, Rhys, Liam and Andy are joined by Wrexham legend Andy Morrell and Chelsea expert Harry Brent to break down the tactical battle, the emotional history between the two clubs and how the Red Dragons can pull off the ultimate giant-killing.

We also look ahead to the newly announced 2026 US Tour and check in on the Championship play-off race after Hull City's latest result.

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