"Peter McCormack, the owner of Real Bedford, secured a significant £3.6m investment, the largest in non-league football, from billionaire twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss."
"While Ryan Reynolds has been lauded for his successful takeover of Wrexham, McCormack contends his co-owners, the Winklevoss twins, greatly surpass them in wealth."
"Non-league football has gained celebrity interest, moving away from local businessmen to attract high-profile investors from various fields, enhancing the appeal and attendance of matches."
"With the growing presence of celebrities and investors in non-league football, average weekly attendances across the top four tiers reached record highs."
Peter McCormack, reminiscent of a 'budget Ryan Reynolds', has aimed to elevate Real Bedford with significant investments from high-profile individuals. He secured a £3.6m investment from Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, positioning it as the largest seen in non-league football. McCormack contests comparisons with Reynolds, asserting the Winklevoss twins' wealth far exceeds that of the Hollywood actors. This trend of celebrity involvement in non-league football has surged, leading to record average attendances and transforming the landscape previously dominated by local stakeholders.
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