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Steven Gerrard takes step closer to management return as boss publicly calls out players

Steven Gerrard has been out of the dugout since January 2025, but there's a chance the Liverpool icon has taken a big step towards a return…

By Patrick Austen-Hardy · Liverpool Echo

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 9:59 AM

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Steven Gerrard is linked with replacing Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson following the team's poor start to the season.
Parkinson publicly criticized his players' desire after Wrexham suffered a 1-0 defeat against Sheffield United.
Wrexham currently sits 17th in the Championship after winning only three of their opening 13 matches.

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Steven Gerrard is reportedly linked with the managerial role at Wrexham as current boss Phil Parkinson faces mounting pressure. Parkinson publicly criticized his team's effort and desire following a 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United, leaving the club in 17th place in the Championship with just three wins in 13 matches.

Reports claim Gerrard is open to taking over at the Racecourse Ground, which would mark his first managerial job since leaving Al-Ettifaq in January 2025. While Parkinson is currently expected to receive time to reverse the slump, speculation regarding potential replacements continues to intensify.

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