Wrexham Boss Left at Home for Team's Promotion Party in Las Vegas

Wrexham Boss Left at Home for Team's Promotion Party in Las Vegas

Elijah Odetokun
updated at May 5, 2023 at 12:05 PM
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  • Wrexham gained promotion to the Football League after winning the National League
  • The Welsh club is owned by the Hollywood duo of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney
  • They flew the players out to Las Vegas for a promotion party but left the coach at home

There is no space for Wrexham AFC head coach, Phil Parkinson at the team's promotion tour in Las Vegas, the English manager has confirmed.

Wrexham gained promotion to the English Football League after lifting the National League title, beating close rivals, Notts County 3-2 in a game of the season to gain the advantage.

It would be their first appearance in the EFL in fifteen years, having fallen short of relegation last year after losing the playoffs to Grimsby Town.

Phil Parkinson, Wrexham, Racecourse Ground, Wales, National League.
Phil Parkinson celebrates after guiding Wrexham to promotion. Photo by Jan Kruger.
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The club, owned by the Hollywood duo of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have flown the players out to Las Vegas, Nevada, for a promotion tour, as reported by SportBible.

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Parkinson to miss Wrexham party

Parkinson will not be a part of the promotion as he did not make the cut, with the Red Dragons having flown the players out to the United States.

“I didn’t make the cut for the Vegas trip, unfortunately. We’ll leave that one to the lads and hopefully they will come back in one piece. I’m sure they will,” the Englishman told Sky Sports.

He did not disclose why he would not be there, but did attend the open-roof bus celebration for both the men's and women's teams, who also gained promotion to the highest level of women's football in Wales.

The club has pre-season friendlies lined up in the United States of America in June against Premier League opponents - Manchester United and Chelsea - as well as MLS side, LA Galaxy B.

Bale responds to Wrexham's offer

Part of the efforts put in place for a successful campaign next season is to have top footballers play for the club. Goalkeeper, Ryan Foster came out of retirement to help the team gain promotion.

Gareth Bale has been openly courted by the owners, who want him to unretire for 'one magical season' along with Welsh teammate, Hal-Robson Kanu, who has committed to the club for another year.

Sports Brief previously reported on Bale responding to the Wrexham offer by laughing it off and claiming the invite was probably just a way for McElhenney to get a free round of golf out of him.

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Elijah Odetokun is Reuters-trained journalist with three years of experience having previously worked at Daily Times Nigeria, OmaSports and El Futbolero.
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