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Gareth Bale praises Wrexham's efforts toward Premier League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:52 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Gareth Bale praises Wrexham's efforts toward Premier League

Summary

Gareth Bale expressed his support for Wrexham as they continue their aim to reach the Premier League. The club narrowly missed out on a Championship play-off spot on the final day of the 2025-26 season, finishing just two points behind Hull City, who secured sixth place. Bale acknowledged the club's remarkable journey since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds in 2021, calling their ownership model "incredible" but not necessarily one that should be universally followed. He highlighted the extraordinary achievement of three consecutive promotions and the potential for future success despite some unlucky breaks in their bid for promotion. Bale remains interested in eventually purchasing his hometown club, Cardiff City.

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By the Numbers

•Bale hopes Wrexham continues to make Wales proud.
•Wrexham missed Championship play-offs by two points.
•Bale commends Wrexham's ownership model since 2021.
•Club achieved three promotions in a row.
•Bale expresses interest in buying Cardiff City.

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1:52 PMYahoo Sports — Bale hopes Wrexham 'keep doing Wales proud'

What they're saying

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Gareth Bale hopes Wrexham "keep doing Wales proud" as they continue to build towards their aim of reaching the Premier League. The Red Dragons missed out on a play-off spot in the Championship on the final day of the 2025-26 season as they were pipped to sixth spot by Hull City, who went on to gain promotion to the top-flight. "I don't think it's the model (to follow), but obviously it's a model and what they've done is absolutely incredible," the former Real Madrid star told US media outlet Front Office Sports.
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