Yes, you read that right!
It seems like all the celebrities watched Welcome To Wrexham and they’re all mad to be buying football clubs these days.
Boyzone have reportedly teamed up with Brian McFadden to purchase shares in an English football club.
EXCLUSIVE: Boyzone reunite with string of concerts as 90s band join forces to buy football club https://t.co/TSBx677CyG pic.twitter.com/blFyB7LAMm
— Mirror TV (@MirrorTV) February 7, 2024
According to the Mirror, Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy have signed a deal to become part owners of Chorley FC, where they also plan to perform a string of concerts to celebrate their 30th anniversary.
“I’m really looking forward to the weekend, we’ve got lots of exciting things in the pipeline,” Shane told The Mirror, “Really buzzing to attend the game on Saturday with some of the boys, it should be a really good year ahead.”
Apparently the folks down at Chorley FC are just as excited about this deal.
“It is a game-changer that has the potential to bring the town into the limelight like never before, generating a buzz and publicity that will shine a bright light on Chorley.” an insider told The Mirror.
We’re absolutely thrilled to share the truly exciting news that world renowned, Boyzone, will be in attendance for our game against @SolihullMoors this Saturday!
This collaboration with Boyzone is part of ongoing discussions that could see them become the face of Chorley FC 👀
— Chorley FC (@chorleyfc) February 7, 2024
We know what you’re thinking, where does Mikey’s name come into all this? Well apparently the man was left in dark when it came to this business deal!
“First I heard of it.” he said in an interview with The Sun, “Maybe it’s something Shane has done? Not sure about the others.”
Awkward!
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