The mind and methods of Wrexham's composed icon
Those who have worked under Phil Parkinson reveal the secrets behind his astonishing achievements with Wrexham as they chase another play-off finale.
Phil Parkinson managed Colchester United, Hull City, Charlton Athletic, Bradford City, Bolton Wanderers and Sunderland prior to joining Wrexham in the summer of 2021 [BBC Sport/Getty Images] When the stakes are at their highest, one man possesses the ability to remain ice-cold under pressure like few others can. Phil Parkinson is preparing Wrexham for yet another monumental occasion as his side bid to keep their hopes of securing a fourth consecutive promotion alive. It is not a new scenario for the experienced boss.
Time and time again since becoming the man tasked with spearheading the Red Dragons' resurgence by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, Parkinson has delivered. The secret? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
"He'll just keep the message exactly the same. He will literally keep everything running as normal," Ben Tozer, a pivotal figure in the first two Wrexham promotions under Parkinson, told BBC Sport Wales. What Wrexham, Hull and Derby need in top-six race When Wrexham's first Hollywood season ended in final-game tears Wrexham go into Saturday's contest against Middlesbrough at Stok Cae Ras (12:30 BST) with the narrowest of margins over the two others alongside them in the race for the final top-six spot in the Championship.
The Red Dragons sit above seventh-placed Hull City due to their goal difference, superior by one, and one point clear of Derby County who are eighth. Parkinson has already confirmed he will assign a member of his coaching staff with the responsibility of monitoring Hull's contest with Norwich City and Derby's fixture against Sheffield United during the course of Wrexham's own match against Boro. But Parkinson will not allow his players to become distracted by events away from north Wales this weekend.
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