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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney\u2019s attempts to expand Wrexham\u2019s Racecourse Ground have suffered a major blow, with the project hit by significant delays. The Hollywood duo wants to replace the Kop with a 5,500-seat stand, but the project is behind schedule.<\/p>\n
The club, which has fostered a global fanbase since the takeover by \u201cDeadpool\u201d star Reynolds and \u201cIt\u2019s Always Sunny In Philadelphia\u201d creator McElhenney, with the FX documentary series \u201cWelcome To Wrexham\u201d taking fans behind the scenes at the North Wales club.<\/p>\n
The club has been transformed by the actors\u2019 investment, prompting the need to expand the stadium, known as the \u201cCae Ras\u201d in Welsh. Reynolds and McElhenney hoped the new Kop would be open for the start of the 2024-25 season after receiving funding as part of a \u00a325 million Government project to improve key sites in the town.<\/p>\n
The old stand was in a state of disrepair and stood empty since 2008, and the owners had it demolished in January to make way for the new Kop, which will raise the capacity of the stadium to 15,500 when it is completed. The club hopes the changes will allow the stadium to host Welsh national team games.<\/p>\n
However, Wrexham announced on Wednesday the project is behind schedule and will not be done in time for the start of next season. The 12-month build has no start date due to a series of issues.<\/p>\n
Wrexham is yet to sign a grant funding agreement with Wrexham Country Borough Council, with details of the arrangement still to be finalised, but it hopes this process will be completed by the end of October.<\/p>\n
There are also a series of logistical obstacles that need to be overcome, including sewer and electrical work, to enable construction teams to start work on the new Kop.<\/p>\n
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Wrexham have enjoyed a strong start to life back in League Two after winning the National League title last season. Following a tricky start to their first campaign in the Football League for almost two decades, the Red Dragons have found form and risen to fourth place in the standings after eight games.<\/p>\n