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Explained: Why Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is BANNED from the touchline for FA Cup fourth round clash at Blackburn Rovers

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  • Parkinson will not be on touchline
  • Banned for Wrexham's huge FA Cup tie
  • Paul Mullin and Co. seeking major upset
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Wrexham will aim to cause a major upset on Monday evening when they play Championship side Blackburn in the fourth round of the FA Cup, and will hope to cause a giant-killing. The League Two side know that if they win, they will play Newcastle at home in the fifth round, but Parkinson will not be in the dugout at Ewood Park.

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    THE EXPLANATION

    Parkinson was given a yellow card against Newport County, as he raged against the referee's decision to show Will Boyle a straight red card. As a result, due to the accumulation of yellows throughout the season, he has been banned against Blackburn, according to BBC Sport Wales.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Wrexham's best FA Cup finish came in the 1996/97 season, when they reached the quarter-finals. They reached the fourth round last season, where they were beaten by Sheffield United, and will hope to progress to the fifth round at the expense of their Championship opponents on Monday evening.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

    After their FA Cup sojourn, the Welsh side take on Salford City this weekend in League Two. The club are currently second in the league, five points behind Stockport with a game in hand.

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