Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been told why a Phil Parkinson statue at Wrexham should be on hold despite his “phenomenal” achievements.
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Promotion specialist appointed in 2021Has overseen meteoric rise up the EFLChallenge now is to reach the top-flightFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Promotion specialist Parkinson was targeted by Hollywood co-owners in North Wales a matter of months after they completed their stunning takeover at SToK Racecourse in 2021. He was talked into joining an ambitious project in front of the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary cameras.
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Parkinson has proved to be a shrewd appointment, with the history books being rewritten over the course of his 221-game tenure. Wrexham are heading into the Championship after taking back-to-back-to-back steps up the EFL ladder.
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The odd question has been asked of Parkinson’s methods, but there is no arguing with his record. He is already the subject of ‘The Boss’ mural in Wrexham and has seen a permanent monument to his success speculated on.
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Former EFL player turned pundit Don Goodman believes it is too early to talk statues at the Racecourse, telling of why Premier League football may be required in order to earn that kind of immortality: “I don't think he'd expect one just yet. I don't want to disrespect Phil because what he's achieved is nothing short of phenomenal.
Mark Robins hasn't got one outside Coventry yet. So, with respect, I think you probably need to achieve just a little bit more for a statue.”
