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Not to be confused with Wrexham A.F.C.

F.C. United of Wrexham
Full nameFC United of Wrexham
Nickname(s)The Other Wrexham
Founded2020; 4 years ago (2020)
GroundBronwen Green
ChairpersonMorgan Churchill
ManagerAndrew Ruscoe
LeagueFAW Futsal League
2022–23North East Wales Championship, 7th of 9

FC United of Wrexham is an amateur football and futsal club based in Wrexham, Wales. They formerly played in the North East Wales Championship, the fifth tier of the Welsh football league system, and played home matches at Bronwens Green.

The club was founded in 2020 by Andrew Ruscoe, Tom Winsper, and Morgan Churchill, following the dissolution of the Brickfield Rangers futsal programme.

History

The club was jointly-founded in 2020 by former Prestatyn Town F.C. manager Andrew Ruscoe, referee Tom Winsper and former Wrexham AFC Women player, Morgan Churchill, following the disbanding of the Brickfield Rangers Futsal team.[1][2]

FC United of Wrexham was established with the ambition of becoming a competitive presence in futsal, ultimately aspiring to qualify for the UEFA Futsal Champions League. From its inception, the club prioritized the development of local talent through its youth futsal academy, providing a foundation for players to advance to elite levels.[3]

The club has historically focused on fostering both male and female players, emphasizing inclusivity and equal opportunities. Efforts to promote women’s futsal alongside the men’s game were central to its mission, ensuring balanced representation and growth within the sport.[4]

Through its youth development programs and competitive opportunities, FC United of Wrexham aimed to contribute to the growth of futsal in Wales. These initiatives were intended to help produce players capable of representing Welsh national futsal teams at the highest levels and elevate the club's status within European futsal competitions.[5]

On 20 January 2023, FC United of Wrexham opened a fundraiser to help their under-12s Futsal side get a new kit representing the key landmarks within Wrexham such as the St Giles parish church. Three days later Ryan Reynolds, actor and co-owner of Wrexham A.F.C., gave a £1,600 donation, above their fundraiser goal of £480.[6][7] In response to this, the club decided to add the Deadpool logo onto the sleeve of the shirt.[6][8][9][10]

The club managed a senior men’s football team which competed in the North East Wales League Championship Division, and male, female and junior futsal teams.[1] The club's youth teams are futsal-focused, although the club has future plans in both football and futsal.[2]

The club had Brad Miguel as a player who later played in the World Cup qualifiers for St Vincent and The Grenadines. The team has also produced players for Crewe Alexandra, Wrexham A.F.C., and Great Britain Futsal[clarification needed], as well as Ruscoe's managing club Prestatyn Town. The team plans to advance into the upper tiers of both Welsh football and futsal, while also securing grants to develop Bronwens Green, their home ground.[1][2]

In May 2023, the club had 80 members, and relied on fundraising efforts to support their £14,072 annual costs.[11] In August 2023, the club played a charity match with Wrexham Police FC, raising £11,000 for the Wrexham Children's ward, with £10,000 coming from Wrexham A.F.C. co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.[12]

The club resigned from the league in June 2023, stating an intention to focus working on reinstating their Men's Futsal side and further strengthening their current youth futsal academy.[13] In November 2023, it announced Red Roach Records as its new sponsor.[14]

In January 2024, the club controversially received a donation of £5,000 from Tristan Tate, brother of Andrew Tate who faced criminal charges at the time. Following criticism on receiving the donation, particularly from local organisations and with sponsors pulling support for the club, the club refunded the donation. The club stated the donation would've substantially helped them as they are not-for-profit and were operating at a loss in most months.[15] However, the club later made the decision to refund the donation reflecting on the club's ethos and values, apologising and then defended the refund. The club's chairman conducted various interviews stating that accepting the donation could not be justified, and was "not morally right".[16][17] Tate described the action as "disappointing" and claimed it was refunded due to a "public outcry".[17]

In March 2024, Welsh actor Michael Sheen donated £5,000 to the club, as part of its £12,000 goal on GoFundMe, set up due to the club's financial difficulties. The club described Sheen's donation as "a lifeline".[18]

Managerial history and coaching staff

List of managers

Information correct after match played on June 2023.


List of FC United of Wrexham managers in Football
Name Nationality From To Matches Won Drawn[a] Lost Win%[b] Honours
Joaquim Ginja  Portugal 22 December 2020 21 May 2021 6 0 0 6 000.00 N/A
Michael Hughes  Wales 21 May 2021 6 November 2021 4 0 1 3 000.00
Malcolm Wareham  Wales 6 November 2021 12 March 2022 18 1 1 16 005.56
David Hughes  Wales 12 March 2022 3 September 2022 7 0 0 7 000.00
Andrew Ruscoe  Wales 3 September 2022 19 June 2023 27 10 3 14 037.04

Honours

This section lists the major honours and achievements of FC United of Wrexham, categorized by year.

2021

2022

2023

2024

Information correct as of November 2024.

Club Hall of Fame

The Club Hall of Fame celebrates individuals from FC United of Wrexham who have moved on to achieve professional success or recognition in football, futsal, or related fields.

2015

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024


This section will continue to be updated as more FC United of Wrexham alumni achieve success in their careers.

Notes

  1. ^ Drawn matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws.
  2. ^ Win% is rounded to two decimal places.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Who are FC United of Wrexham? Read on…". NWSport. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Future's Bright for FC United of Wrexham". LoveWrexham. 21 November 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  3. ^ "FC United of Wrexham looking forward to future". Leader Live. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Former pro footballer and MLS referee to visit Wrexham". Leader Live. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  5. ^ "FC United of Wrexham". Bylines Cymru. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Wrexham: Football chairman in tears after Ryan Reynolds donation". BBC News. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  7. ^ @FCUtdofWxm (20 January 2023). "PLEASE RT: Our parents are trying to raise money to get the Under 12's a new kit which shows one of our amazing #Wrexham landmarks. If you could Retweet it would be hugely appreciated 😀🙌⚽️ To donate please click here 👉" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 January 2023 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ "Ryan Reynolds donates £1,600 towards youth football team's new kit in Wrexham". Sky News. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  9. ^ "Ryan Reynolds gives money towards youth football team kit in Wales". AOL. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Ryan Reynolds: Actor buys kits for children's football team". Newsround. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Wrexham sports club supported by Ryan Reynolds 'fundraising to stay afloat'". The Leader. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  12. ^ "Charity football match raises incredible £11,000 for Wrexham Children's Ward". Wrexham.com. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  13. ^ "Club Statement". Twitter. FC United of Wrexham. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  14. ^ "The future certainly looks bright at growing Wrexham club". The Leader. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Andrew Tate: Football club took £5k from alleged rapist's brother". BBC News. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  16. ^ FC United of Wrexham (21 November 2024). FC United of Wrexham Women's Futsal Team: Champions. Retrieved 25 November 2024.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  17. ^ a b "Football club defends decision to refund £5,000 donation from Andrew and Tristan Tate". Sky News. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  18. ^ "Michael Sheen backs club supported by Ryan Reynolds". BBC News. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  19. ^ "FC United of Wrexham youngsters win major competition". The Leader. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  20. ^ "Much talent on show at Wrexham Futsal Finals event". The Leader. 6 August 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  21. ^ "FC United of Wrexham Women's Futsal Team wins title". Leader Live. 21 November 2024.
  22. ^ "London calling for talented young Wrexham futsal players". LeaderLive. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  23. ^ Williams, Dave (10 July 2015). "Brad Miguel scores debut country goal in 4-2 victory over Slovakia". Daily Post. Reach plc. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  24. ^ Cain, Nick (25 November 2024). "Young coach from Wrexham lands role at Oldham Athletic". LeaderLive. Reach plc. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
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