Wrexham A.F.C. manager Phil Parkinson has reflected on the club's progress in the five years since his appointment.

What has been achieved?

Parkinson was appointed by the club's Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac in July 2021, following the departure of Dean Keates.

The 58-year-old has guided the club from the National League to the Championship and is the division's longest-serving manager. Wrexham have achieved three successive promotions and last season finished seventh in the Championship, narrowly missing out on the play-offs, with a record of 19W-14D-13L from 46 games.

What's next for Wrexham A.F.C.?

The team's squad has returned to pre-season training at the Carden Park resort near Chester, preparing for the 2026-27 season. Parkinson told BBC Sport Wales that the squad has evolved significantly over the years, with a strong medical team and sports science department in place.

Wrexham face Sunderland, Liverpool, and Leeds United on their tour of the United States later in the month, and will also play friendlies against Wisla Krakow in Poland and Manchester United in Helsinki. These matches will help generate revenue for the club, which is essential for attracting top players and competing with other teams in the Championship.

Off-the-field developments

The club has made significant progress off the pitch, including the construction of the new Kop Stand at Stok Cae Ras and a new pavilion at Colliers Park, Wrexham's former training ground. Parkinson believes that having a state-of-the-art training facility will be a huge advantage for the team, allowing them to attract top players and compete with other teams in the Championship.

As Wrexham A.F.C. prepares for the new season, they are currently 24 points behind leaders Coventry, but with a strong squad and a solid pre-season schedule, they are looking to make a push for the top spots in the Championship, having scored 69 goals and conceded 65, with a goal difference of +4.