+19 | Please play responsibly | T&C's Apply | Commercial Content  | Publishing Principles
player-image

PhilParkinson

Phil Parkinson news

Latest news

Sheffield United v Wrexham AFC - Sky Bet Championship

Parkinson discusses Wrexham transfer plans

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has confirmed that the club are preparing to bolster their ranks with new signings as they look to build on a record-breaking period of success. Following a season that saw the Red Dragons narrowly miss out on the Championship play-offs, Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are once again expected to provide the financial backing necessary to take the club to the next level.

Ryan Reynolds Rob Mac Wrexham 2025-26

New transfer record? Rob & Ryan tipped to break Wrexham bank

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are being backed to break the bank again at Wrexham, with a new transfer record expected to be set during the summer window of 2026. If the Red Dragons were to secure promotion into the Premier League, then that bar would definitely be raised. Don Goodman has told GOAL why history in North Wales is likely to be made regardless.

Ryan Reynolds Rob Mac Wrexham crest general

Why Reynolds & Mac have become ‘underdogs’ at Wrexham

Wrexham’s sights remain firmly locked on the Premier League, but Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have been informed that the Red Dragons are “outsiders” and “underdogs” to hit that target in 2026. Following a record-breaking run of three successive promotions, Don Goodman has explained to GOAL why the Welsh outfit should be happy with their efforts if a fourth falls agonisingly out of reach.

Wrexham v Chelsea - Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round

Parkinson 'not sure' of rules after Wrexham red card vs Chelsea

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was left questioning the application of VAR after his side's valiant FA Cup run came to a dramatic end against Chelsea. The League One side pushed the Premier League giants to the limit in a six-goal thriller, but the game turned on its head when George Dobson was sent off following a VAR intervention, leaving the Red Dragons to fight through extra time with 10 men.

Ryan Reynolds Rob McElhenney Wrexham

Wrexham to sign £50m player? Reynolds & Mac transfer prediction

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have been sent a “yo-yo” warning as Wrexham take aim at promotion into the Premier League, but are being backed to help make the funds available that would allow the Red Dragons to be competitive among the top-flight elite. Frank Sinclair has explained to GOAL why a £50 million ($67m) transfer may not be far away at SToK Racecourse.

Phil Parkinson Rob McElhenney Ryan Reynolds

Reynolds & Mac called out for 'very naive' comments on Wrexham manager

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have been called out for making “very naive” comments about Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson. Hollywood co-owners in North Wales have claimed that a coach looking to deliver a record-extending fourth successive promotion has a “job for life”. There have, however, been suggestions that the Red Dragons would “outgrow” their current boss in the Premier League.

Phil Parkinson Wrexham 2025-26

Wrexham boss reacts to Championship play-off revamp plans

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has delivered his verdict on plans to expand the Championship play-off structure. As things stand, four teams in the second tier of English football secure tickets to the lottery that boasts a place in the Premier League as its top prize. It has been suggested that six sides could enter the mix from the 2026-27 campaign.

Phil Parkinson Rob McElhenney Ryan Reynolds

Reynolds & McElhenney give Wrexham boss Parkinson 'job for life'

Phil Parkinson has been given a “job for life” at Wrexham, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney vowing never to sack the record-breaking Red Dragons boss. Hollywood co-owners in North Wales appointed the promotion specialist in 2021 - shortly after completing a stunning takeover - and have seen him carry the most ambitious of outfits to within touching distance of the Premier League.

Wrexham AFC v Oxford United - Sky Bet Championship

Parkinson fumes at controversial rule as Wrexham lose ground in promotion race

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson expressed his frustration at a controversial rule after his side were defeated 2-0 at home by Championship play-off rivals Millwall on Saturday and missed out on the chance to solidify their top-six place. Wrexham were forced to make two early substitutions due to injury and as only three substitution windows are permitted in one game in the EFL, they had to make their three remaining changes in one go in the 72nd minute.