Humphrey Ker departs Wrexham AFC after five years

Wrexham AFC confirm the departure of director Humphrey Ker, a key figure in the club's recent rise, from the board and foundation.

Humphrey Ker has stepped down from the board of Wrexham A.F.C. and as a trustee of the Wrexham AFC Foundation after a five-year association with the club. His departure follows the appointment of Steve Nickson as the club's new sporting director less than three weeks earlier.

Ker played a central role in bringing co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to the club. He was integral to the consecutive promotions that took Wrexham from the National League to the Championship, a journey documented in the global hit series 'Welcome to Wrexham'.

Reynolds and McElhenney's tribute

In a statement, Reynolds and McElhenney praised Ker. "Humphrey has been a key piece of the Wrexham story from day one and his kindness, humour and height will be missed but never forgotten," said Ryan Reynolds. Ker himself said, "Working for and representing Wrexham AFC and the wider town has been the greatest honour of my life."

The leadership change comes as Wrexham compete in the Championship. Their last outing was a home win over Southampton. Their next fixture is a challenging away trip to face league leaders Burnley.

With the new sporting director now in place, the focus remains on consolidating the club's Championship status. Fans can track the squad's progress and the latest standings as the season develops.

First reported at Wales Online

Update, 26 Sep 2026

In a statement on the club website, Humphrey Ker said his departure was prompted by the club's evolution. "The way the club has evolved and is now structured has made it progressively harder for me to make a positive contribution," said Ker. The 43-year-old, who stepped away from day-to-day duties in 2024, said he would now watch from a distance. The update comes as Wrexham, 14th in the Championship, prepare for their next fixture away to Derby on October 10.

Update, 26 Sep 2026

In a new statement, Humphrey Ker explained his departure from the Wrexham board. The club confirmed his exit from both the main board and the Wrexham AFC Foundation. Wrexham, 14th in the Championship with 10 points from 8 games, next face Derby on October 10.