Reverend and the Makers frontman Jon McClure has become the new director of the world’s oldest football club, Sheffield FC.
McClure, who is known for popular hits such as Heavyweight Champion of the World, Shine the Light and Open the Window, is the latest in a long-line of famous faces to venture into the world of football club ownership, with Britain’s Got Talent judge, YouTuber and music artist KSI also investing in Dagenham & Redbridge last week.
With that in mind, we take a look at a list of celebrities to invest in football clubs, including some that you may not be aware of.
1. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds - Wrexham
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are perhaps two of the most high-profile examples of celebrity football owners. The Hollywood duo invested in the Welsh football club in 2020 and over the course of the last six years have helped the club climb from the National League into the Championship, while documenting every step of their recent success on the hugely popular Welcome to Wrexham documentary series. | Getty Images
2. Jade Thirlwall - South Shields
Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall became an investor in her local club South Shields in 2020 and was also announced as Honorary President in the same year. The Mariners currently compete in the sixth tier of English football and are targeting promotion to the National League. | Getty Images
3. Stormzy - AFC Croydon Athletic
English rapper, singer and songwriter, Stormzy invested in London football club AFC Croydon Athletic alongside ex-Crystal Palace football Wilfried Zaha and head of care Danny Young. | Getty Images
4. Michael B. Jordan - AFC Bournemouth
Michael B. Jordan was announced as part-owner of Premier League side Bournemouth in 2022. He is also an investor in the Alpine F1 Team. | Getty Images