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Stockton-raised Phil Parkinson couldn’t wait for call with his dad after Middlesbrough win

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson offered his verdict on his side's win…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:00 AM
Stockton-raised Phil Parkinson couldn’t wait for call with his dad after Middlesbrough win
Key Things to Know
  • Phil Parkinson was eager to call his ill father following Wrexham's 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough.
  • Wrexham defeated Middlesbrough 2-0 at the Racecourse Ground after losing three of their previous four games.
  • Parkinson's father watched the match from Stockton-on-Tees with friends who support Middlesbrough.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson expressed his eagerness to call his father following a 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough at the Racecourse Ground on Wednesday. Stockton-raised Parkinson shared that his father, who resides in Stockton-on-Tees alongside many Middlesbrough supporters, has been dealing with an illness over recent weeks, and noted that the win would provide a significant emotional lift.

The result snapped a difficult stretch of three defeats in four matches for Wrexham. To counter Middlesbrough, Parkinson altered his tactical approach to a 5-3-1-1 formation, deploying Lewis O'Brien behind Kieffer Moore to supply added energy and defensive structure.

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