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Phil Parkinson criticism delivered ‘with love’: Why Wrexham stars accept hairdryer treatment that amuses Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney

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<p>Parkinson’s <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/f-bomb-fan-phil-parkinson-never-act-welcome-to-wrexham-documentary-amusing-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-sweary-rants/blte6a0179f2470002e#cs0546fc68444c97a1" target="_blank">dressing room rants have figured prominently on the Red Dragons’ award-winning ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary</a> series, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/phil-parkinson-explains-f-word-enthusiasm-welcome-to-wrexham-documentary-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-strange-environment/bltafd0f57d08bc7d11" target="_blank">billing the sweary team talks as “passion”</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>There has not been much for Parkinson to get upset about during his tenure in North Wales, with his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-what-the-boss-wrexham-makes-stunning-mural-the-turf-phil-parkinson-special-journey-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney/bltfae077d2d811091c" target="_blank">side chasing down a third successive promotion</a>, but he can lose his cool and turn the air blue at times. Individuals are rarely singled out, but everyone in the Wrexham camp accepts that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jose-mourinho-wrexham-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-warned-gimmick-appointments-ex-red-dragons-boss-biggest-problem-manager-phil-parkinson/blt8904a27ca5766d0d" target="_blank">the odd rollicking could come their way</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Wing wizard Barnett told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5955098/2025/01/04/phil-parkinson-1000-wrexham-manager/ " target="_blank"><em>The Athletic</em></a> when asked if he has been on the receiving end of a blast from the Parkinson hairdryer: “I have a few times, yes. It’s not great and I’m hoping to avoid it for the rest of the season, but it’s all done so honestly that you take it. What he’s saying is said with love. He’s not being mean to you, he just wants the best for you and the team.”</p>

WHAT RYAN BARNETT SAID

<p>Barnett added on the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/believe-phil-parkinson-ted-lasso-wrexham-premier-league-push-dream-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney/blt8bc7c2a7ddbf4bde" target="_blank">emotion that Parkinson brings to his role</a> at SToK Racecourse, and how that rubs off on those around him: “I know people will have seen him shouting on the documentary and, of course, that does happen. But he then speaks to you individually and explains calmly what he wants. The bottom line is if you go out there and make him happy, then you’re happy.” </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Parkinson had plenty to cheer in his latest outing as Wrexham boss, as they <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/50m-player-at-least-wrexham-hero-huge-billing-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-phil-parkinson/blt96fa7ffedbf77934" target="_blank">grabbed a dramatic winner against Peterborough</a> in what was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ryan-reynolds-congrats-phil-parkinson-landmark-achievement-wrexham-boss-exclusive-coaching-club/blt715acff62e328e61" target="_blank">his 1,000th game as a manager</a>. That result has kept the Red Dragons in the hunt for a top-two finish and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-premier-league-wrexham-plans-appeal-big-company/blt51bff5d5dd93c645" target="_blank">automatic promotion out of League One</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

Phil Parkinson criticism delivered ‘with love’! Why Wrexham stars accept hairdryer treatment that amuses Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney | Goal.com US

Ryan Barnett says Phil Parkinson criticism is delivered “with love” and Wrexham players accept the hairdryer treatment.

Phil Parkinson criticism delivered ‘with love’: Why Wrexham stars accept hairdryer treatment that amuses Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds &amp; Rob McElhenney

Phil Parkinson criticism delivered ‘with love’: Why Wrexham stars accept hairdryer treatment that amuses Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney

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