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The High Performance Podcast

Humphrey Ker: Bringing Ryan & Rob to Wrexham and Building a £100M Powerhouse (E349)

The High Performance Podcast

High Performance

Sports, Self-improvement, Mindset, Growth Mindset, Health & Fitness, Non-negotiables, Education, Life Lessons, High Performance

4.84.7K Ratings

🗓️ 8 May 2025

⏱️ 94 minutes

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Summary

Humphrey Ker is a writer, actor, comedian, and now an unexpected figure in the world of football. Best known for his work on shows like The Penny Dreadfuls and Mythic Quest, Humphrey brings a unique mix of humor, heart, and genuine passion to everything he does.


In this episode, Humphrey discusses his experiences growing up, including the influence of his traditional family life and how it shaped his emotional outlook. Despite a reserved upbringing, he reveals the profound impact compassion and emotional understanding can have on personal growth and success.


Humphrey also delves into the significance of community and connection, particularly through his love of football. He shares what he values most about the teams he supports, not just their wins and losses, but how they bring people together.


The episode offers a refreshing look at how passion, humility, and heart can change the way we lead, connect, and even chase our dreams.


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Transcript

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0:00.0

If you love High Performance, next week's episodes are available early exclusively on the High Performance app.

0:05.8

Out now, UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and the man who made the Wrexham deal possible, Humphrey Carr.

0:14.0

The fact that Rexham is a Welsh team, every single game is like a cross-border derby.

0:18.6

You know, our fans hate everybody we play, everybody we play hates us.

0:22.6

They're almost like press the Ryan button, you know, and a signal goes up in the sky.

0:26.3

He comes in and just puts a little twist on the end of whatever is they're doing.

0:30.7

Rob's leadership style, he's like a sort of Viking berserker where he charges the line of

0:36.4

shieldmen in front, like makes a hole,

0:38.3

and then the idea is everybody else pours through that hole and sort of does things.

0:42.7

That is the voice of Humphrey Carr, the man responsible for one of the most captivating

0:46.8

stories in recent football history. He inspired the takeover of Wrexham by Hollywood

0:52.0

megastars, Rob McEleney and Ryan Reynolds. And today he opens up

0:56.2

about the inside story of how Rexham became the world's most unlikely football sensation

1:00.5

from their initial idea. It's their takeover in 2021 to this season's promotion to the championship.

1:07.3

This was a fascinating conversation. I mean, he answered questions just like, how involved

1:12.2

Ryan and Rob? What system did the three of them use to finally decide to buy Rexham? And how

1:18.1

does Rob create an environment where people can thrive? Actually, you know what Damien, I loved

1:22.9

the way that he described the type of leader that Rob is. I think in many ways, Ryan probably

1:26.8

demands most of the headlines, right?

1:28.9

But I think this conversation will help you at home realize just how vital Rob actually is.

1:33.8

Plus, Humphrey shares how some people at the club just couldn't handle the new culture, and they had to leave.

1:39.9

This is an exclusive look into the transformation of a beloved football club from a man who was at the heart of it all and who actually knows the biggest challenges may still lie ahead.

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