Wrexham have suffered a disappointing start to the Championship season despite backing Phil Parkinson in the transfer market.
13 summer signings arrived at Wrexham over the summer as Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds backed Phil Parkinson handsomely.
Parkinson even added another signing outside of the transfer window, as Reuben Egan arrived on a free transfer.
Wrexham even outspent Barcelona by splashing more than £30million on new signings, but results have been disappointing to say the least.
Mickey Thomas on his warning to Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson
Wrexham lost 3-1 to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday afternoon and have now won just one of the first five Championship games.
The pressure is already building on Parkinson, and the Wrexham boss needs results soon after a summer of spending.
Wrexham legend Mickey Thomas has now told BBC Sport that he warned Parkinson about bringing in so many summer signings.
Thomas noted that Wrexham’s squad has changed in ‘rapid fashion’, and he suggested that Parkinson will find a ‘problem’ in terms of keeping everybody happy.
Parkinson’s response was clear, stating that he would rather accept that problem than not bring the additional quality into Wrexham.
“The change in personnel has been so rapid,” said Thomas.
“I spoke to Phil Parkinson a while ago, I said ‘with all these players coming in, you’re going to find it a problem to keep them all happy’. He said he’d rather have that problem than not have them (players) here at all,” he added.
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Phil Parkinson could meet Wrexham’s ruthless streak
Parkinson is confident that results will turn soon, but Wrexham do not want to wait around.
Sacking Parkinson right now would be a surprise, as the Wrexham boss has enough credit in the bank from three straight promotions.
Wrexham have shown a ruthless streak, especially in 2025, having allowed favourites such as Eoghan O’Connell, Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer and Steven Fletcher to move on.
Parkinson played a major part in those decisions, but Wrexham’s desire to reach the top could see the manager depart in a similar way unless results turn around quickly.