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BBC News
2 days ago
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Wrexham hope Moore blow will not hit transfer plan
Phil Parkinson hopes Kieffer Moore's ankle injury will not be serious enough to affect Wrexham's transfer striker Moore was forced off on debut after damaging ligaments during Wrexham's Championship defeat at Southampton on the moment, Wrexham remain hopeful that Moore's problem will not mean a long lay-off."He is going to have a scan on his ankle so we won't know the extent of that for a couple of days," said Wrexham boss Parkinson."We have just got to keep our fingers crossed with it."Moore, 33, joined Wrexham from Sheffield United last week in a deal worth a reported £2m. The north Wales club have brought in fellow forwards Ryan Hardie and Josh Windass this summer, with January signings Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez also on the books alongside Jack Marriott and Ollie are also chasing Ipswich Town's Wales international Nathan Broadhead, with fingers crossed that the Moore setback will not mean there has to be a change of approach in what remains of the summer transfer window. "We know which areas we want to add to the squad," he said."Obviously if the scan comes back and it's really bad, there might be a slight change of thought process."But in the main we are sticking to how we set out in the summer in terms of how we want the squad to be."Targetman Moore's injury was all the more disappointing because he had produced an influential display on Wrexham's return to the second tier, the former Cardiff City player winning the penalty which had the Red Dragons on course for victory until Southampton's dramatic late comeback."I thought he was excellent," Parkinson added."He was a bit low on his minutes going into the game, but I thought his all-round performance was very good."He got the penalty, he was a real handful, his hold-up play was good. We have just got to hope he is OK."
BBC News
31-07-2025
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Wrexham to conclude pre-season with Dutch trip
Wrexham complete their pre-season preparations ahead of the new Championship season with a game in the Parkinson's side face Eredivisie side FC Groningen, who finished 13th in the Dutch top-flight last season, on Dragons recently returned from a three-game tour of Australia and New Zealand where they secured a win over Melbourne Victory but lost to FC Sydney and Wellington their return, Wrexham played a behind closed doors friendly against Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday, which they won game in the Netherlands, which is not open to away supporters, will be Wrexham's last before their Championship opener at Southampton on Saturday, 9 have signed goalkeeper Danny Ward, forward Ryan Hardie, defender Liberato Cacace, midfielders George Thomason and Lewis O'Brien and forward Josh Windass during the close are also are in talks to sign Wales striker Nathan Broadhead from Ipswich Town for a club record fee.
RNZ News
19-07-2025
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Wellington Phoenix youngsters impress Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has been impressed by the A-League and believes several players could make their mark in Europe in the future. Wrexham finished their pre-season tour down under with a 1-0 loss to Wellington Phoenix on Saturday night. First-team newcomer Luke Flowerdew scored just after half time to give the vastly inexperienced home side the victory. The Phoenix played mostly their reserve and academy players in the second half, and Parkinson couldn't help but be impressed by what he saw. Wellington Phoenix player Luke Supyk in action against Wrexham. Photo: Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT "The youngsters, similar to the Sydney game [which Wrexham lost], have so much enthusiasm and energy about them," he said. All three teams they played in Australasia over the past week have introduced many of their young reserves and Parkinson felt the A-League was developing quality players. "The athleticism and pace has stood out to us, and that's what you need, as you progress up the leagues," he said. "It looks like the A-League is producing some young talent, which is fantastic. "The key is run and power. Young players may lack the strength and physicality at this moment to play in Europe, but their ability to cover the ground quickly was there for all to see." Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was impressed by young A-League talent. Photo: Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano was buzzing about the season ahead, following the result. The Phoenix struggled last A-League season, finishing 11th, with six wins from 26 games. Italiano took time out during the off-season to self-reflect, which helped, but he still had some doubts, when he returned to camp. "The feeling I had coming into pre-season was a little bit apprehensive," he said. However, Italiano wanted and got the reaction he needed from the players. "It was a tough year last year, with a lot of learnings, but from day one, every training session that we've had has been energetic. There have been no excuses from the team, they've been fully focussed." Wrexham fans show their support far from home. Photo: RNZ / MARK PAPALII Meanwhile former Phoenix player Liberato Cacace will join Wrexham this week to prepare for the English Championship, which is just three weeks away. Wrexham confirmed the signing of the 24-year-old over the weekend, from Italian side Empoli. Parkinson liked "his attitude and desire". "He's got the running power and speed, which you need in the Championship, so he ticks a lot of good boxes." Wrexham open their English Championship at Southampton on 9 August. The A-League season is scheduled to start in October. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
