Quick Info
| Profession | Football manager and former midfielder |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 01/12/1967 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Chorley, Lancashire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Phil Parkinson
14/10/2026
Wrexham lost a 2–1 home lead to West Bromwich Albion, and Parkinson admitted the defeat would bring criticism. He called for a review of the match to address the problems. Wrexham were next due to face Preston North End at home on 17 October.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Philip John Parkinson is an English football manager and former professional midfielder, currently manager of Wrexham AFC. |
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| Notable Achievement | Led Bradford City of League Two to the 2013 League Cup final, the only manager to take a fourth-tier English club to the final of a major cup competition. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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| Position | Midfielder |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Bachelor of Social Science |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began his youth career in the Southampton academy in the early 1980s before moving into senior football with Bury. | |
| 2. Made over 500 appearances across his playing career at Bury and Reading. | |
| 3. Took over as Colchester United manager in February 2003, shortly after retiring as a player. | |
| 4. Reached 1,000 games as a manager, joining a small group of managers who have achieved that milestone. |
