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Neumann brace has Parky stunned!

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The LeaguePaper Team
30 August 2026

By Ian Parker

PHIL Parkinson was left “shellshocked” by the goals Wrexham conceded as they slumped to defeat at home to Birmingham on Friday.
The Welsh side were second best on the night as the Blues eased the pressure on manager Chris Davies with two headers from Phil Neumann ending their winless start and extending Wrexham’s, who got on the scoresheet via Callum Doyle.
“In the second half we got the momentum we were looking for, we played with more conviction and we got back into the game. Then conceded off a second phase – it’s unacceptab...

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