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Ex-Sunderland star McGeady doubts Parkinson can take Wrexham up

Former Republic of Ireland winger Aiden McGeady believes Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has reached his managerial ceiling and is not the man to lead the club into the Premier League.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 3:58 AM
Ex-Sunderland star McGeady doubts Parkinson can take Wrexham up
Key Things to Know
  • Aiden McGeady doubts Phil Parkinson can lead Wrexham into the Premier League.
  • McGeady claimed Parkinson has reached his ceiling and is not a Championship-level manager.
  • McGeady attributed Wrexham's promotions largely to heavy financial backing from club ownership.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Sunderland winger Aiden McGeady stated that Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson is not capable of leading the club to the Premier League. Speaking to BoyleSports, McGeady expressed skepticism about Parkinson's managerial ceiling in the Championship despite Wrexham's recent rise under owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

McGeady, who previously played under Parkinson at Sunderland, claimed that significant financial backing and high-quality squads were the primary drivers of Wrexham's success. While acknowledging that Parkinson exceeded his expectations by contending for the Championship play-offs last season, McGeady maintained that Parkinson is not suited for the second tier.

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