One of the stories emerging in Scottish football at the moment is Snoop Dogg’s interest in purchasing a stake in Celtic.
As such, we’ll take this moment to have a look at some of the most notable celebrity football club owners over the course of the recent past. Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, has been inspired by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s success at the helm of Wrexham. Nothing is official yet, but Snoop’s interest seems apparent.
Speaking on his desire too make an investment in Celtic, Snoop said: “I love what Ryan has done with Wrexham – it’s just a great story. Investing in a sports team has been something I have been looking at for a long time – if the chance came to invest in Celtic, I would be crazy not to take a look at it. I have watched so much soccer in Europe but I have never seen fans like the Celtic fans. There is something so special about them.
“There is a reason why their fans are talked about across Europe – the best players and coaches in the world tell you there is nowhere like Celtic Park and I want to be a part of that.”
So what other celebrities have been in the realm of football? Let’s take a look.
1. Elton John - Watford
A lifelong Watford fan, Elton John became chairman of the Hornets in 1976 and stepped down in 1990. | Getty Images for Disney
2. Tom Brady - Birmingham City
Tom Brady is one of the most successful American Football players of all time - he's currently part of the Birmingham board. | Getty Images
3. Ryan Reynolds - Wrexham
Ryan Reynolds has helped Wrexham grow from strength to strength under his ownership - they have progressed from the National league to League One since he purchased a majority stake in the club. | AFP via Getty Images
4. Rob McElhenney - Wrexham
Ryan Reynolds' business partner, Rob McElhenney, is also a majority owner of Wrexham - he is best known for his role as Mac in It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. | Getty Images