Wrexham: Parkinson not surprised by poor start in the Championship

Wrexham Faces a Complicated Start in the Championship

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has reflected on his team’s difficult start in the Sky Bet Championship, noting that adaptation would not be easy after almost completely overhauling the squad. After suffering a 3-1 home defeat, with the presence of co-owner and Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham is in 21st position in the table, just two points away from the relegation zone after five matchdays. Wrexham was the team that invested the most in signings during the summer in the Championship, spending 33 million pounds sterling on 13 players, without considering possible bonuses. Only five of those 13 players started in the defeat against QPR, with another five on the bench. Injuries have also affected the team, leaving out Danny Ward, George Thomason, and Liberato Cacace.

We have completely changed the team. There was always going to be a period at the beginning where things wouldn’t go as we want.

Phil Parkinson

Parkinson added that the team will have to work hard during the week to improve their performance, seeking to replicate the performance shown in the match against Millwall, where Wrexham achieved a 2-0 victory.

Wales striker Kieffer Moore scored for the fourth consecutive game, reducing QPR’s lead in the second half. However, goals from Rumarn Burrell, an own goal by Conor Coady, and a powerful shot from Richard Kone increased the frustration of Wrexham and Reynolds. The Red Dragons have conceded eight goals in three home league games, earning only one point. Parkinson commented that, although the team has shown the ability to create opportunities and score goals in previous home games, the goals conceded highlighted errors that must be analyzed to improve. The coach also highlighted that the third goal was a hard blow for the team, affecting their morale.