LIGHTS, cameras and action have descended on Wrexham AFC, making it one of the most popular and well-known clubs in the world.
Its international status is heightened through its owner, the Hollywood A-lister Ryan Reynolds.
Now it is taking Argyll to its heart with a new merchandise range made exclusively for the club by the manufacturer Midton in Lochgilphead.
The rural setting of Lochgilphead, along with the scenic Welsh town of Wrexham, are both far from the realms of Hollywood. But, thanks to Midton’s impressive state-of-the-art production capabilities, Wrexham AFC and its owners, Reynolds and fellow actor and entrepreneur Rob McElhenney, have commissioned the Argyll firm to create its new range for fans at home and abroad.
The collection is called Own a Piece of History and includes sections of Wrexham’s hallowed turf, goal net and pitch grass cuttings in a number of striking acrylic designs. There is no suggestion it has been inspired by the infamous Scottish invasion of Wembley in 1977, when England were beaten by the Scots in the former home international series.
Speaking about the Wrexham AFC collaboration, Graham Ramsay and Craig Cameron, directors of Midton, said: “Delivering this project for Wrexham AFC has been a fantastic experience for everyone at Midton. We have great admiration for Ryan and Rob’s commitment to the club, and the remarkable success being delivered under their ownership.
“As fans of Welcome to Wrexham, it was surreal for us to actually visit the stadium, dig up the turf ourselves and speak directly with the team on the ground. There’s such a rich sense of pride and history around the club and to help transform a piece of that legacy into something tangible for fans is a real privilege.”
As the only foundry in Britain, and one of a few worldwide using cutting-edge technologies to produce cast acrylic products for retail, Midton is the name behind the names for a vast and varied roster of acrylic products, diverse in shape and form, and for some of the world’s biggest brands.
Clients of the Lochgilphead company include Formula 1, Nobel Laureate, Johnnie Walker, Rothschild & Co, The Royal Television Society, V&A Dundee and many others.
Powering Midton’s football club merchandise plans for 2026 is a purpose-built factory where craft and technology meet.
It is the beautiful game that is presenting significant business growth opportunities for Midton this year, with football memorabilia and custom football corporate gifts for the industry’s biggest names, including Manchester United.
