Ker hits back at critics of Wrexham’s spending:

WREXHAM director Humphrey Ker has hit back at critics of the club's financial approach, urging them to “shut up”.

- By LIAM RANDALL

Since Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over the reins of the Welsh team in February 2021, heavy investment has been made in the playing squad and infrastructure.

‘The approach has reaped rewards, with Wrexham last month securing a third consecutive promotion.

‘There’s an expectation of increased expenditure as the team gears up for life in the Championship.

Some figures have levelled criticism at the club for “ruining football’; citing their hefty spending on salaries and new signing:

‘The most significant spend was the £2million splashed to bring striker Sam Smith from Reading in January.

However, Ker has stressed that Wrexham’s finances are well managed, buoyed by sponsorship deals.

‘Speaking on the Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, he responded to queries about how their success has been received among opposing fans.

He said: “Everyone's been incredibly nice, but you do see lots of people online like, ‘Oh, they're ruining football, and it’s disgraceful. This is everything that’s wrong with modern football’.

“You do end up thinking, well, hang on, there's a lot of football clubs that are going out of business because their owners are grinding money out of the fans.