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Phil Parkinson Rolls on . . . 250 Not Out with Wrexham One Point Behind Play-Offs and Six off Automatic Promotion Places

Phil Parkinson admitted he felt a deep sense of pride after Wrexham marked his 250th match in charge with a hard-earned 2-1 victory away at Derby County.

David Williams | Jan 05, 2026
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Wrexham Braced for Bad News on Lewis O’Brien

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson will learn this week just how long he will have to wait before Lewis O’Brien can return to action.

David Roberts | Dec 22, 2025
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Oh, Okonkwo! . . . But Arthur Wins Backing of Phil Parkinson After Howler at Swansea City

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has backed Arthur Okonkwo to recover from a devastating late mistake that cost his side defeat to Swansea City in the ‘Battle of Wales."

David Roberts | Dec 20, 2025
Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds celebrates. Pic: Alamy.

Phil Parkinson Claims Wrexham Owners Provide Play-Off Boost

Phil Parkinson believes Wrexham’s owners helped the draw specialists to salvage a point that keeps them still within a couple of wins of the Championship play-off places.

Paul Jones | Dec 15, 2025
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Wrexham Vow to Hit Back Hard to Keep Pace With Championship Promotion Hopefuls

Phil Parkinson insists Wrexham are well placed to respond quickly to their midweek setback at Hull City when they host Watford on Saturday.

Gareth James | Dec 13, 2025
Wrexham players celebrate their side's second goal of the game. Pic: Alamy

Phil Parkinson Urges Wrexham to Aim Higher and Think Bigger as They Move to Edge of Play-Off Race

Phil Parkinson has urged his Wrexham side to aim even higher after climbing to the fringes of the Championship play-off race with a composed 2-0 win over Bristol City.

Gareth James | Nov 27, 2025
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Let’s Get it On . . . Wrexham and Cardiff City Both Keen to Crack on With Welsh Battle

Regardless of your stance on whether or not the fixture constitutes a derby, Wrexham's EFL Cup contest with Cardiff City represents a huge opportunity for the duo, writes Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Oct 28, 2025
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The Lights May be Dodgy But The Future Still Looks Bright for Wrexham

Having gained their first home Championship victory of the season in midweek, Wrexham now face a trip to high-flying Middlesbrough, but will travel in high spirits, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Oct 25, 2025
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We Were Horrible . . . And I Loved it, Says Wrexham Boss Phil Parkinson

Phil Parkinson praised his Wrexham side for embracing the “horrible things” that define their identity as they battled to a gritty 1-0 win over Oxford United.

David Williams | Oct 23, 2025
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Phil Parkinson Insists Wrexham are “Growing” Despite Birmingham City Stalemate

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says his side are adapting well to life in the Championship, despite being held to a third successive 1-1 draw – this time at home to Birmingham City.

Gareth James | Oct 04, 2025

Dragons Don’t Lose . . . But Filo Tiatia Can’t Believe They Didn’t Win, Either

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says his side are adapting well to life in the Championship, despite being held to a third successive 1-1 draw – this time at home to Birmingham City.

Rob Cole | Oct 04, 2025
Action from last season's Wrexham v Birmingham City fixture. Pic. Alamy

Phil Parkinson Plays Down Hollywood Hype as Wrexham Face Birmingham City in Championship Clash

Phil Parkinson insists Wrexham’s focus must remain firmly on performance rather than film scripts when they face Birmingham City in Friday night’s so-called “Hollywood derby”.

Seb Kennedy | Oct 03, 2025