Wrexham’s Parkinson issues response to pressure talk

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has addressed speculation regarding his future, calling the external pressure "part and parcel of being a manager." His comments follow a 2-1 home defeat against West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday night, which left the Red Dragons sitting 17th in the Championship. In the wake of the loss, a Talksport report suggested Wrexham's hierarchy might consider a managerial change due to the team's slow start to the 2026-27 campaign.

Despite Wrexham securing just two wins from their opening 10 league matches, Parkinson emphasized that his team is one point better off than at the same stage last season. He expressed strong confidence that his squad can recover from a disrupted start and challenge for the play-offs, urging his players to improve performance levels ahead of Saturday's match against bottom-placed Preston North End.