Slow Football News: Wrexham Effect, Club Chaplains, Oldham

Slow Football News: Wrexham effect, Club Chaplains, Oldham

Is it really necessary? Club chaplains POLITICS, religion and football. Too often these three subjects get a little confused but very few topics inflame a discussion quite like the differences over political persuasion, denomination and club allegiance. There’s a lot of hypocrisy involved in these aspects of life and for some sceptics, football has taken over as the religion of the people. The fact is, very few self-identified Christians in Brit…

Why are US celebrities investing in Welsh football clubs?

The 2020 investment by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at Wrexham Football Club seemed a bizarre transaction at the time. But widespread global interest and three consecutive promotions later, the Wrexham story is proving to be a blueprint for other celebrities. It was reported recently that rapper Snoop Dogg (formally Snoop Doggy Dogg) […] The post Why are US celebrities investing in Welsh football clubs? appeared first on Bish…