Parkinson becomes second-longest serving manager in English Football League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 1:17 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Phil Parkinson has achieved the milestone of being the second-longest serving manager in the English Football League after over five years at Wrexham. He acknowledged the support of the club's staff and owners while reflecting on the challenges faced by managers amid a season of high expectations. Wrexham aims to build on their performance from last season, where they finished just outside the play-offs. Parkinson is set to lead his team into their upcoming Championship match against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.
- •Parkinson has been Wrexham's manager for five years and 112 days.
- •Wrexham finished just outside the play-offs last season.
- •The club prepares for a Championship match against Blackburn Rovers.
- •Parkinson expresses sympathy for managers losing their positions.
- 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Parkinson's gratitude as Wrexham boss hits landmark
"Phil Parkinson praised Wrexham's "togetherness" as he became the second-longest serving manager in the English Football League.
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