Phil Parkinson Articles

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Fe Fi Fo Fum . . . Wrexham Smell the Blood of Englishmen

Phil Parkinson reckons Wrexham can smell blood – and if they continue to hunt down prey as efficiently as they did at Queens Park Rangers, then few will argue.

David Williams | Jan 26, 2026
Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo celebrates with teammates. Pic: Alamy.

Wrexham’s Greatest . . . The Five Wonders of the Phil Parkinson Universe

Whenever Wrexham appear to have hit their peak, Phil Parkinson's side go on to achieve the unthinkable, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jan 13, 2026
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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.

Rob Cole | 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."

Rob Cole | Dec 20, 2025
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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