Wrexham AFC, the football club co-owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has come under scrutiny for using taxpayer funds to upgrade its pitch without prior mention in grant documents. The club received a total of £18 million in grants, with the first tranche of £3.8 million awarded in February 2022. However, legally required documents did not reference the pitch upgrades, leading to questions about the legality of the funding. The council admitted it lacked a contract or final assessment regarding subsidy control principles at the time of the grant. Wrexham AFC invested £1.7 million in pitch improvements last summer, which included undersoil heating and new drainage. Experts have criticized the council for not reevaluating the grant amid the club's significant financial improvements, including promotion to the Championship and new sponsorship deals. The council leader defended the funding, stating all due diligence was conducted and emphasizing the importance of the club's investment in the historic Racecourse Ground.