Phil Parkinson admits he’s received ‘a couple’ of calls about departing Wrexham players
Phil Parkinson has dropped an encouraging claim on the nine players who were released from Wrexham.
Wrexham were elated to achieve a historic promotion to League One this term and celebrated in style with a trip to Las Vegas.
A holiday to the United States, bankrolled by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, rewarded their hard work and dedication to finish second in League Two.
Although they were delighted to celebrate their success together, the trip will have been emotional for some players who were told they were being let go by the club.
Wrexham announced that nine players would be departing upon the expiry of their contracts, many of whom played a vital role in their Hollywood journey – including Luke Young, Ben Tozer and Aaron Hayden.
It’s a trio that amassed a total of 463 appearances during their time at the club, with most supporters feeling emotional about their departures.
Phil Parkinson explained that his decision to let captain Young depart was purely down to him deserving of a starting spot elsewhere, something that wasn’t guaranteed at Wrexham.
Phil Parkinson claims clubs are interested in departing Wrexham players
The hardest part about leaving a football club is not knowing what is next but luckily, the likes of Young, Tozer, Tunnicliffe and Hayden shouldn’t be short of offers from League Two or National League clubs.
Tozer, Tunnicliffe and Hayden would be a great defensive option for some fourth-tier clubs while Young is capable of pulling the strings for a side higher up the division.
Speaking on the Men In Blazers podcast, Parkinson explains that managers have already rung him up to enquire about the departing Wrexham contingent.
He said: “I think all of the lads you have mentioned and a couple of others, because they’ve been part of this journey and a part of promotions, they’re going to get good opportunities elsewhere to go start a new chapter in their careers.
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