Phil Parkinson: Honoured by Wrexham and utterly dedicated to the cause Parkinson was given the freedom of the borough in midweek – just reward for a manager so dedicated to the cause

Quite the week for Phil Parkinson, after being given the freedom of Wrexham.

Sadly, the #WxmAFC manager is not allowed to march his men through town, like the last recipient of the award, HMS Dragon.

But he's once again plotting a path to the play-offs....

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Who should win Wrexham’s player of the year award? With Paul Mullin no longer on the scene, the highest individual prize at Wrexham is up for grabs

Several Wrexham players have enjoyed a hot streak of form in the club's first season at this level for 43 years.

But who has shown sufficient consistency to be named Player of the Year? We run the rule over the leading candidates... #WxmAFC

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...

Who should win Wrexham’s player of the year award? With Paul Mullin no longer on the scene, the highest individual prize at Wrexham is up for grabs

Several Wrexham players have enjoyed a hot streak of form in the club's first season at this level for 43 years.

But who has shown sufficient consistency to be named Player of the Year? We run the rule over the leading candidates... #WxmAFC

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...

Despite huge ambitions, the Birmingham-Wrexham rivalry will continue in the Championship Birmingham's 2-0 win over Wrexham on Sunday means both teams will likely miss out on promotion to the Premier League - for now, at least...

Wrexham's rivalries with Stockport County and Notts County burnt brightly for a time before fizzling out.

Will Birmingham City go the same way?

Or is this a tussle that can endure and drive both clubs on? #WxmAFC

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...

Does Wrexham's thrashing by Southampton show they are not quite ready for the Premier League?

A night when the size of the task facing Wrexham in their pursuit of the Premier League was laid bare.

#WxmAFC gave it a good go either side of half-time, hitting a post twice and scoring through Josh Windass. But, really, Southampton were just too good.

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Does Wrexham's thrashing by Southampton show they are not quite ready for the Premier League?

A night when the size of the task facing Wrexham in their pursuit of the Premier League was laid bare.

#WxmAFC gave it a good go either side of half-time, hitting a post twice and scoring through Josh Windass. But, really, Southampton were just too good.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

Why Wrexham against Southampton has the potential to be another Easter classic The collision at the SToK Cae Ras pits two of the Championship's form sides and could be critical in terms of securing a play-off place

Three years on from the 'winner-takes-all' Easter Monday fixture at home to Notts County, Wrexham face another huge promotion showdown with Southampton.

Is it once again a 'must win' for #WxmAFC?

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Wrexham have evolved - and West Brom are the perfect yardstick

A stirring second half fightback that underlined just how far Wrexham have come this season.

Back in August, West Brom gave #WxmAFC a lesson on their Championship home bow but now its Phil Parkinson's side chasing the Premier League...

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Wrexham have evolved - and West Brom are the perfect yardstick

A stirring second half fightback that underlined just how far Wrexham have come this season.

Back in August, West Brom gave #WxmAFC a lesson on their Championship home bow but now its Phil Parkinson's side chasing the Premier League...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

Wrexham's accounts: Record-breaking revenue, huge wages hike, PSR headroom

Wrexham's accounts for 2024-25 are out....

⬇️ Loss of £14.8m
💰 Revenue £33.3m
🏟 New Kop costing £69.9m
⚽️ Staff wage bill £19.94m
🤝 Owner loans of £27.5m repaid
🔮 Revenue in 25/26 est to be £46-50m
🌍 RoW accounts for 57.7% of revenue

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/714...

Wrexham’s accounts: Record-breaking revenue, huge wage hike, PSR headroom Wrexham's record-breaking revenue for 2024-25 comes after sponsorship, matchday and retail income all went up on the previous year

Wrexham's accounts for 2024-25 are out....

⬇️ Loss of £14.8m
💸 Revenue £33.3m (L1 record*)
🏟 New Kop costing £69.9m
⚽️ Staff costs: £19.9m
🤝 Owner loans of £27.5m repaid
🔮 Revenue in 25/26 est to be £46-50m
🌍 RoW accounts for 57.7 per cent of revenue

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/714...

Another match against Sheffield United shows just how far Wrexham have come… and could go Wrexham's victory against Sheffield United brings the Championship play-offs into perspective once more

"Wrexham find a way to win," says Chris Wilder. He has a point.

#WxmAFC rode their luck at Sheffield United but still won.

Phil Parkinson, like Wilder schooled as a teen at Southampton, has instilled a desire that may well take Wrexham to the Premier League.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

Callum Doyle looks ready for the Premier League – can he help get Wrexham there? The young ball-playing centre-back has impressed in recent months and could well be in the top flight next season, regardless of promotion

By the age of 20, Callum Doyle had played in two play-offs finals at Wembley.

His maturity is shining through now at Wrexham, where the defender with two goals and four assists in his last seven games seems destined for the Premier League. #WxmAFC

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

Can Wrexham’s Phil Parkinson teach a new set of players how to pull off a Hollywood ending? Parkinson's teams have form for finishing seasons strongly. They need all of that knowhow in this run-in

Three promotions in as many years shows Wrexham know how to finish a season strongly.

#WxmAFC need a similarly strong run-in to reach the play-offs. In Phil Parkinson, they have just the man...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

Can Wrexham’s Phil Parkinson teach a new set of players how to pull off a Hollywood ending? Parkinson's teams have form for finishing seasons strongly. They need all of that knowhow in this run-in

Three promotions in as many years shows Wrexham know how to finish a season strongly.

#WxmAFC need a similarly strong run-in to reach the play-offs. In Phil Parkinson, they have just the man...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

Wrexham hope to conquer the world. But first they want to rule Wales

Forget Snoop Dogg, Wrexham versus Swansea City was all about being Wales' top dog.

For the first time in 25 years, #WxmAFC look like being crowned the Kings of Wales.

No mean feat considering not so long ago four divisions separated these two old foes.

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Wrexham hope to conquer the world. But first they want to rule Wales

Forget Snoop Dogg, Wrexham versus Swansea City was all about being Wales' top dog.

For the first time in 25 years, #WxmAFC look like being crowned the Kings of Wales.

No mean feat considering not so long ago four divisions separated these two old foes.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

Analysing Wrexham’s run-in: An all-Wales affair, a trip to Birmingham, and the top two With 10 games to go, Wrexham sit in the final Championship play-off spot. The challenge now is to secure that top-six finish

Ten games remaining for Wrexham to keep alive those hopes of four promotions in a row by qualifying for the play-offs.

An analysis of the run-in for #WxmAFC incl score predictions in their quest to finish in the top six....

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Wrexham's goalposts are confusing people

Three times this season, there's been confusion at Wrexham as a goal is scored but the ball flies back out of the net at speed, as if its hit the post or been saved.

Want to know the reason for these 'bounce-back' goals? Read on.....

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Why Lewis O'Brien will be key if Wrexham are to keep their play-offs dream alive

Wrexham won't fancy Hull City in the play-offs after being outplayed for the third time this season.

More importantly, #WxmAFC have to get their central midfield functioning again.

Lewis O'Brien, a player boasting bags of character and desire, will be key...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Why Lewis O'Brien will be key if Wrexham are to keep their play-offs dream alive

Wrexham won't fancy Hull City in the play-offs after being outplayed for the third time this season.

More importantly, #WxmAFC have to get their central midfield functioning again.

Lewis O'Brien, a player boasting bags of character and desire, will be key...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Wrexham’s preparations for Chelsea were near faultless – they just need to get used to VAR Wrexham did not enjoy their first taste of VAR, but it will be something they quickly need to adjust to should they be promoted again

VAR is a stain on modern day football that prevents fans celebrating a goal in the moment.

But, its here to stay..... just like Wrexham, after a night that showcased everything good about the rapid rise of #WxmAFC ...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

Wrexham’s preparations for Chelsea were near faultless – they just need to get used to VAR Wrexham did not enjoy their first taste of VAR, but it will be something they quickly need to adjust to should they be promoted again

VAR is a stain on modern day football that prevents fans celebrating a goal in the moment.

But, its here to stay..... just like Wrexham, after a night that showcased everything good about the rapid rise of #WxmAFC ...

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Arsenal take control of the title race as Forest & West Ham boost survival hopes Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Art De Roché into the studio after what felt like a pivotal night in the Premier League.Art was at the Amex to see Arsenal earn a 1-0 win that earned...

🚨THURSDAY POD!🚨

It's @acjimbo.bsky.social, @oilysailor.bsky.social, @jacklang.bsky.social, Art De Roché & @markcarey93.bsky.social after a pivotal night

😡Hurzeler v Arteta
🖥️Who's going down?!
😲Villa thrashed, Toon stun Man Utd!
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Wrexham v Chelsea with @rsooty73.bsky.social

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Straight Outta Cobham: A show about Chelsea: Renewed hope for a top five finish after João Pedro's Villa Park hat-trick You can't stay mad at them for long...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher with him for a look back on Wednesday night's 4-1 win at Aston Villa - to take Chelsea bac...

𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨

@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @liamtwomey.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social assemble...

📈 Victory at Villa w/ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
😮‍💨 João Pedro is very good
🧤 Rosenior's bold call between the sticks
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wrexham (A) preview w/ @rsooty73.bsky.social

#CFC

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The Athletic FC Podcast: The Preview: Wrexham vs Chelsea FA Cup weekend brings a Hollywood tie to the Racecourse Ground, as Wrexham host Chelsea. Can the Championship club upset the odds again? Elsewhere in fifth round action is yet another Newcastle and...

🤩 THE PREVIEW IS HERE 🤩

@adrianjclarke.bsky.social and @rsooty73.bsky.social help me look ahead to #Wrexham v #CFC and the rest of the Weekend’s action in the Football Association Challenge Cup

For @theathleticfc.bsky.social

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Welcome to Wrexham, from The Athletic's dedicated club correspondent

This is the fourth season The Athletic has covered Wrexham home and away, right from non-League to chasing a Premier League place.

As the beat reporter, here's what I've learned....
#WxmAFC

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The day Phil Parkinson outfoxed Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea The Athletic brings the inside story of arguably Parkinson's finest hour through the lens of the footballer at the heart of his game plan

When League One side Bradford City drew Chelsea away in the FA Cup, no-one gave #BCAFC a chance.

Phil Parkinson, however, had a plan..... and the result was one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history.

Can it be an omen for #WxmAFC versus #CFC tomorrow?

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

How Welcome To Wrexham is preparing for the Chelsea FA Cup game: ‘The storyline sells itself’ Saturday's FA Cup game at the Racecourse Ground is a big day for the documentary crew

Welcome to Wrexham, Chelsea-style.

🎬 Documentary's plans for the Cup
🤝 Trust built up with players & Parky
🎥 Where the cameras will be
⚽️ Liaising with #WxmAFC staff
✔️ Access all areas for the crew
📺 Staying professional when filming TV gold

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

On the road with the fans of the most hopeless team in English football

"If this season at Hillsborough was a boxing bout, it would have been stopped long ago. These fans, though, refuse to throw in the towel."

On the road with Sheffield Wednesday, as The Athletic joined 1,200 #SWFC fans at Norwich City for yet another loss.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...