Parkinson first managed a professional game as manager of Colchester United in March 2003, leading his side to victory over Port Vale that day — a result he would later repeat in STōK Cae Ras 999 games. Succeeded in copying, though it didn’t come. As easily as many predicted.
Peterborough, 19th in League One, were particularly resolute in defense in the first half. They rode their luck at times – especially when Paul Mullen Uncharacteristically failed to hit the target from inside the box — but largely left their Hollywood-owned opposition toothless going forward.
Parkinson made several changes in the second period, bringing on the captain James McClainStriker Steven Fletcher And fellow attackers Active modeand these resources finally told.
Fletcher saw a header go over the bar moments earlier, but made no mistake as instructed in the 87th minute. Oliver RathboneKey’s cross into the top right corner, sparking wild celebrations that saw the former Sunderland man booked for his exuberance.
The result means Wrexham are third behind Tom Brady’s Birmingham City and Wycombe Wanderers. Birmingham beat Wigan on Saturday to go top, while Wycombe conceded late on to draw with Blackpool and are now level on points with Wrexham having played a game less.