Men In Blazers Humphrey Ker reflects on Wrexham's climb up the football pyramid and what comes next for the Red Dragons: This Week in Wrexham 12/19/25
Dec 19, 2025
Humphrey Ker, Community Director of Wrexham AFC and a talented actor and playwright, shares insights on Wrexham's remarkable rise to the Championship. He reminisces about the emotional impact of promotions and the growth of fan support. Discussing his shift to community leadership, he emphasizes the importance of maintaining local identity amidst expansion. Humphrey also highlights key players' performances and realistic goals for the season, while celebrating the club's inclusive culture and the balance between honoring legacy fans and welcoming newcomers.
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From Weymouth To Championship Days
- Humphrey Ker recounts traveling to lower-league away games like Weymouth during COVID and how far the club has come since.
- He contrasts those ragged early days with the awe of now facing established clubs in the Championship.
The Traveling Army's Impact
- Ker describes enormous away support, noting thousands traveled to Middlesbrough and the joyful scale of the travelling army.
- He shares conversations where fans said following Wrexham improved their mental health and community connection.
Community Role As Strategic Engine
- Humphrey Ker shifted from executive director to community director to focus on the club's charitable foundation.
- He sees the foundation as a strategic engine for positive change in North Wales and beyond.