Wrexham AFC manager Phil Parkinson has a welcome selection conundrum thanks to substitutes.

October 17, 2023 admin Other Clubs 0

Substitutes helped Wrexham come from behind to beat Salford

PHIL PARKINSON has been given a selection dilemma and he couldn’t be happier!

Wrexham came from two-nil down to beat Salford City 3-2 at The STóK Cae Ras on Saturday to extend the unbeaten run to five games in all competitions, with the fifth placed Reds only three points behind League Two leaders Stockport County.

Substitutes made an impact as Wrexham completed another amazing comeback.

Steven Fletcher scored an 88th minute equaliser and fellow replacement Jordan Davies immediately grabbed the winner, with Sam Dalby – another substitute – having a hand in both goals.

Parkinson admits he has been given a lot of food for thought.

“Selection headaches are fantastic for a manager,” said the Reds’ boss.

“The teams which are ultimately successful are the ones with strong squads.

“Through the season you are going to get injuries and suspensions, and you have got to have a squad capable of dealing with that.

“We had quite a few players out against Salford. We were hoping Jacob Mendy might have made it but unfortunately he didn’t.

“But the squad’s depth is absolutely massive.”

Parkinson praised the never-say-die attitude in the ranks as Wrexham, who began the comeback when leading scorer Elliot Lee grabbed his eight goal of the season just before the break, turned things around.

“You can never knock us in terms of the work ethic and the desire in the team,” he added.

“That is important.

“We know the quality could have been a bit better at times but we will take that all day.

“Salford are a good side. They got beat in the play-offs last year and will be expected to be right up there.”

 

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