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Signings have not been pressing as Parkinson’s squad options are continuing to be bolstered by the returns of players from injury – with the likes of Danny Ward, Andy Cannon, Lewis Brunt and Aaron James all closer to being available.
But while the Wrexham manager feels exits are more likely at present, Parkinson did not rule out the possibility of adding to his squad before the 19:00 GMT deadline on
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Having made 13 signings in the summer, there were always going to be some players who struggled to get regular action at the Stok Cae Ras.
Sam Smith played a pivotal role in helping Wrexham gain promotion from League One having joined the club from Reading in January.
But the forward has been among those struggling to get consistent minutes – with Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Ipswich Town being his
Phil Parkinson says Wrexham “are always looking” when it comes to recruiting new players but he does not anticipate making “too many changes” to his squad in January.
Having made 13 signings after securing promotion from League One last season, the Red Dragons have made a solid start to life in the Championship.
With 15 matches played, Wrexham sit 13th in the table and are just four points adrift of
Sam Smith’s brace added to Ollie Rathbone’s early effort as the Red Dragons clinched a third successive promotion under Parkinson by beating Charlton on 26 April.
“It’s a day which takes some surpassing because of the dramas of the Wycombe result going our way and the whole atmosphere and the result, it was a memorable day,” said Parkinson.
“We did celebrate and enjoyed the moment. It was very special.”
Saturday’s
Wrexham say the incident involving James McClean punching a Cardiff City fan has been “dealt with”.
The 36-year-old said he felt “threatened” by some Bluebirds supporters prior to the EFL Cup contest between the sides at the Stok Cae Ras on 28 October.
McClean told Talksport: “I’m in my workplace and I feel I should never feel threatened in that workplace… I wasn’t waiting for him to make the first
Phil Neumann marked his return to Birmingham City’s starting line-up with the winning goal in a dogged victory over Preston.
The German defender, who lost his place to the suspended Jack Robinson, nodded home Alex Cochrane’s 33rd-minute free-kick to bring the visitors their first victory in five attempts.
But Chris Davies’s side needed to withstand a fierce second-half bombardment after home boss Paul Heckingbottom made good use of his substitutes
Defeat to the Potters leaves Wrexham in 18th place in the Championship, just three points and four spots above the relegation zone with 10 matches played.
And after feeling his players somewhat deviated from the game plan at Stoke, Parkinson has urged the squad to stick to the methods that have yielded three successive promotions during his leadership.
“Over the years I’ve been here, we’ve had a lot of big
Harvey labelled the speculation surrounding Parkinson’s position at the Stok Cae Ras [Racecourse ground] “an absolute disgrace”, adding the manager has the full support of everybody at the north Wales club.
Parkinson says his longevity in the game has ensured he has been able to swat aside the outside noise surrounding his position.
“First of all, I don’t listen to any outside talk,” he said.
“I don’t know where that
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A season that was one of despair until Sean Dyche’s sacking in January ended full of hope. The Friedkin Group, ambitious new American owners, took charge, and David Moyes returned to inspire a superb revival.
Three successive league wins at the end, including victories at Fulham and Newcastle United, confirmed the improvement, but Moyes will still oversee a major squad overhaul.
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