Wrexham boss Parkinson 'probably under pressure' for first time
With no wins yet this season, ex-Wales striker Iwan Roberts believes Phil Parkinson is probably under pressure for the first time as Wrexham boss.
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"I think he [Parkinson] is probably under pressure for the first time since he's been at Wrexham."
— Iwan Roberts , Athlete
"The Achilles heel last season, and the reason they didn't get into the play-offs, is they had the sixth worst defensive record in that league and this is the scary statistic - at home, only bottom club Sheffield Wednesday conceded more goals than Wrexham."
— Iwan Roberts , Athlete
"A squad of 33 players, I think that's too much. I think that in itself can cause you problems."
— Iwan Roberts , Athlete
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With no wins yet this season, ex-Wales striker Iwan Roberts believes Phil Parkinson is probably under pressure for the first time as Wrexham boss.
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