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Bosses Parkinson and Wilder go back a long way as they renew their rivalry

RIVAL bosses Phil Parkinson and Chris Wilder go back a long way and the Wrexham manager is looking forward to another battle at Bramall Lane tonight.

By Nick Harrison · The Leader

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:30 AM

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Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson and Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder are renewing their managerial rivalry at Bramall Lane.
Parkinson and Wilder have managed more than 2,000 matches combined during their respective careers.
The two managers began their relationship as 16-year-old apprentices together at Southampton.

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Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder are set to renew their managerial rivalry at Bramall Lane. The two experienced managers have overseen more than 2,000 matches combined during their careers and share a long-standing history dating back to their youth careers.

Parkinson noted that he and Wilder were apprentices together at Southampton starting at age 16 and have engaged in highly competitive battles since. Parkinson also dismissed concerns regarding a statistic showing historical difficulties for Championship clubs sustaining success after finishing seventh.

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Bosses Parkinson and Wilder go back a long way as they renew their rivalry

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