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Wrexham 1-1 Bristol Rovers: Phil Parkinson sees the bright side as Matty James’ strike saves his blushes

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson called on his players to enjoy the situation they are in after a home draw against struggling Bristol Rovers.

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The LeaguePaper Team
20 April 2025

TO THE RESCUE: Matty James fires home Wrexham’s leveller PICTURES: Alamy

By Jordan Preece

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BRISTOL ROVERS 1
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Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson called on his players to enjoy the situation they are in after a home draw against struggling Bristol Rovers.
The draw sees the Red Dragons drop out of the League One automatic promotion places with just three games remaining, with a trip to Blackpool next up.
Parkinson was grateful to Matty James for rescuing a point for his team late on, and he wants his players to see the positives: “I want the lads to enjoy the situation they are in more than it looked like today, because we have done brillian...

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