Inside non-league club funded by Bitcoin whose owners are worth 20 times Wrexham bosses – and targeting Premier League
Inside non-league club funded by Bitcoin whose owners are worth 20 times Wrexham bosses – and targeting Premier League
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Sponsored by. A NON-LEAGUE club funded by Bitcoin owners is aiming to reach the Premier League. Real Bedford currently tops the Southern League Central Division One in the ninth tier of English football. The club is co-owned by Peter McCormack who is aiming to make the club bigger than local rivals.
![[Spectators at a Real Bedford FC soccer game.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000966540765.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
He is keen to see the club overtake Kettering Town, then Northampton Town, MK Dons and then Luton Town. His end goal is to lead the promised land of the Premier League. McCormack wants has made a proposal to merge Real Bedford with Bedford Town FC. He said: "As a proud Bedfordian, nothing would make me happier than seeing our town represented at the highest levels in men’s and women’s football.
![[Soccer game in progress at Real Bedford FC.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000966540845.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
"We’ve made amazing progress with Real Bedford, but this merger unlocks the potential to achieve something truly special in the town. "I understand that fans of Bedford Town may feel some apprehension, but this only works if we come together to make it a success.
![[Headshot of Peter McCormack.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000966541292.jpg?strip=all&w=796)
"By combining the strengths of both clubs, we’re building a united front that can deliver league football to Bedford. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. "I’m excited about what lies ahead and look forward to working with everyone to achieve our shared ambitions.".
![[The David Howell Stand at Bedford Town Football Club.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bedford-fc-966534613_c1dd4e.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The club benefited from investment from Gemini founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in April 2024. The pair invested £3.6million into the club in Bitcoin and became co-owners with McCormack. McCormack believes that the investment can help propel the club up the football ladder.
