Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria has become the latest Hollywood name to pay a visit to Wrexham’s Racecourse ground.
The actress was spotted at the team’s opening match in their return to League One for the first time in 19 years – and they won 3-2 against Wycombe.
Also cheering on the players on Saturday were the club’s celebrity co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
The trio are reportedly working on an FX and Disney+ Latin America docuseries about Club Necaxa, a Mexican soccer team, of which Longoria is club owner, alongside co-owners McElhenney and Reynolds.
It will follow the club in a similar style to the platform’s popular Welcome to Wrexham show.
Wrexham make winning start to life in League One
The Welsh side have enjoyed a memorable few years, with the ownership of Hollywood pair Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney making them one of the most talked-about clubs in the EFL.
Wrexham sealed promotion to League One at the first attempt last season, having escaped the National League back in 2022/23, with their new campaign getting underway on Saturday afternoon. Phil Parkinson’s side started with a win, getting the better of Wycombe Wanderers in a 3-2 victory at the Racecourse Ground in front of their biggest crowd since 1980.
According to a fresh claim from Football Insider, Wrexham are “in talks” to complete the signing of Sheffield Wednesday striker Michael Smith before the current transfer window closes.
The report goes on to add that the Owls are “open to offers” for Smith after recently welcoming Ike Ugbo back to the team, with the 32-year-old considered a good option who can bring proven League One experience to Parkinson’s squad.
Smith could be a great addition at the Racecourse this summer, and the fact that he is out of contract at Wednesday next year surely increases the chances of him moving away, allowing them to receive a fee for his signature.
The striker has been an important squad player for the Owls, if not always a key starter, scoring 24 goals in 83 appearances in total, and helping them go from League One to the Championship in 2022/23, finding the net during an incredible comeback against Peterborough United in the play-off semi-finals.
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