Wrexham A.F.C. Articles

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Phil Parkinson Left Proud by Wrexham but with no Winning Oscar From Hollywood Derby

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson admitted he was left frustrated by his team’s inability to eat into Birmingham City’s five-point lead over the Dragons at the top of League One. Parkinson watched his team go 1-0 up at home to the leaders, but Birmingham struck back to claim a 1-1 draw, which leaves Wrexham back in third place in the table.

David Williams | Jan 24, 2025
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Phil Parkinson Vows There Is More To Come As Wrexham Boss Gets Ready For Game No. 1,000

Phil Parkinson is set to reach an extraordinary milestone this weekend, managing his 1,000th professional game as Wrexham face Peterborough United at the Racecourse Ground. The 57-year-old manager has carved out an impressive career spanning over two decades, beginning with his first game in charge of Colchester United in March 2003, a 4-1 victory against Port Vale at Layer Road.

David Williams | Jan 03, 2025
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Wrexham Boss Phil Parkinson Ready For Part Two . . . And Promotion Party

Part one is done and part two is now the focus for Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson. The club are on the brink of a return to the Football League after an absence of 15 years following a 3-0 victory over Yeovil, who suffered relegation after defeat.

Paul Jones | Apr 19, 2023
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FA Cup Glory Is Great . . . But Wrexham Boss Phil Parkinson Wants To Climb The League Ladder

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has challenged his players to prove they belong at a higher level as they prepare for Tuesday’s FA Cup replay at Sheffield United. The National League promotion contenders face a test of their mettle as their fourth-round tie against the Sky Bet Championship high-flyers is played to a conclusion at Bramall Lane on Tuesday. The two sides played out a thrilling 3-3 draw when they met at the Racecourse Ground last month and now there is the added incentive of knowing victory will earn a home tie against Premier League Tottenham.

Gareth James | Feb 07, 2023
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Wrexham To Gain Promotion The Hard Way After Wembley Disappointment . . . Despite Reds Fans Taking Over

Like all good Hollywood-backed scripts, there have been some surprising twists in what many hope will be a blockbuster season for Wrexham AFC. The plot seemed pretty simple to follow. In a country they had never heard of, Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny buy a non-league football club they had never heard of and use their millions to re-establish the club in the football league.

Editor | May 25, 2022
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Wrexham Boss Phil Parkinson Hails His Side’s Professionalism. . . As Football League Dream Remains Alive

By Paul Jones Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has hailed his team’s professionalism as they made a significant move into second place in the National League. 

Paul Jones | Apr 06, 2022
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Hollywood Duo ‘Humbled’ As Wrexham TakeOver Given Resounding Go-Ahead

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney said they were ‘humbled’ after becoming the new owners of Wrexham. The Wrexham Supporters Trust (WST) members voted overwhelmingly to back the takeover with 98.6 per cent of those who responded backing the bid.

Gareth James | Nov 16, 2020
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Netflix Documentaries, A Packed Racecourse And Wrexham Becoming A Global Force With Hollywood Duo…Oh, And Always Beating Chester

Wrexham fans today began voting on a future that could see the club back in the Football League as a global force and starring in a Netflix documentary of their rise.

Gareth James | Nov 09, 2020
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Hollywood Duo To Outline Vision For Wrexham AFC In Huge Week For Club’s Future

Wrexham AFC set for one of the most important weeks in the club’s history as Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney outline their vision for the club. The duo want to take over the National League outfit which could see £2million invested into the club which has been in fan ownership since 2011.

Gareth James | Nov 08, 2020
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Wrexham AFC Fans Give Takeover Talks The Go-Ahead ….But Will The Season?

Wrexham AFC’s fans have voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing talks that could lead to the takeover of the club. The Wrexham Supporters Trust gave their backing for talks with ‘two extremely well-known individuals of high net worth’ who are keen to immediately plough in £2million.

Editor | Sep 23, 2020
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Wrexham AFC’s Supporters Trust Call Special Meeting To Discuss £2M Club Takeover

Wrexham AFC’s Supporters Trust have called a special meeting to discuss a potential £2million takeover of the club. The approach to take over the National League outfit is said to have come from “two extremely well-known individuals of high net worth” who wish to remain anonymous at the moment.

Editor | Sep 14, 2020
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Wrexham Manager Dean Keates Releases 11 Players . . . And Five More Leave

By Terry Phillips Dean Keates has launched a major overhaul of his Wrexham squad for 2020-21 with 11 players released by the Vanarama National League club. Another five players have left the Racecourse ground after their loan spells ended. The Dragons have seven players under contract through next season, while Keates is preparing to open […]

Terry Phillips | Jul 03, 2020