Steven Gerrard a 'good fit' for Wrexham & would ‘attract big names’ if Phil Parkinson comes under pressure in Championship as Liverpool legend backed to take same route back into management as Frank Lampard

EFL promotion specialist Parkinson has overseen a historic rise up the Football League ladder for the ambitious Welsh outfit. He has helped to turn the dreams of Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney into reality.

They are determined to deliver Premier League football at some stage, with more money being invested in the summer of 2025 as transfer records continue to be smashed at SToK Racecourse. Parkinson is aware of the need to deliver on expectations.

It has been suggested that he could be moved on at some stage, as Reynolds and McElhenney draft in someone more versed in the demands of top-flight competition, and Gerrard may come into the frame if a prominent managerial post opens up.

The ex-Liverpool and England captain has flopped in his last two roles at Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq, but he oversaw Scottish Premiership title glory at Rangers and is being tipped to tread a similar path to former Three Lions colleague Frank Lampard - who is now at Coventry.

Ex-Wrexham forward Matt Jansen has told BettingLounge.co.uk: “I don’t think Gerrard has had a terrible run. He did well at Rangers, then went to Villa and they were mid-table. It’s just that Unai Emery’s done so well since.

“Gerrard’s been out in the Middle East, but I think he’ll want to come back and do what Frank’s done, take a Championship club with ambition and one that has a real chance of getting promoted.

“If Wrexham struggle, that could be a good fit for him. He’d definitely have the backing, and with his contacts, I’m sure he could attract some big-name players too.”

The Red Dragons suffered an agonising 2-1 defeat at Southampton in their 2025-26 season opener - in what was their first second tier outing since 1982 - with the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary cameras capturing more drama for series five of that production.