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Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson tipped to follow in Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's footsteps and be awarded Freedom of the Borough honour

<p>Wrexham's success has already seen owners <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/wrexham-notts-county-rob-mcelhenney-dedicates-award-working-class-ryan-reynolds-freedom-borough/blt4c995031226516d9" target="_blank">Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney handed the Freedom of the Borough</a>. That honour could also soon be bestowed on manager Parkinson. The Wrexham boss has guided the team from the National League to the Championship, and his work may be about to be recognised.</p><p></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to Wrexham.com, the Executive Board will consider recommending Parkinson is granted the honour for his role in the club's recent success. Recommendations are then considered at a later meeting and need a two-thirds majority - from the 56 councillors - to go through.</p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Councillor Mark Pritchard said: “In 2022 the council granted freedom of the county borough to the club’s owners, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. It now seems fitting to have a similar discussion about granting the same honour to Phil Parkinson, as he’s done an incredible job in taking the team from National League to Championship football over the past three seasons. What the club has achieved is phenomenal – not just in terms of success on the pitch, but also in terms of the knock-on effect for the city as a whole. It’s given Wrexham renewed confidence.”</p>

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

<p>Parkinson is currently enjoying a well-deserved break after another promotion-winning season with Wrexham. While <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wrexham-las-vegas-part-iii-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-promotion-party-phil-parkinson-phone-off/bltc0a6b763150190b7#cs2883f7e719d9a896" target="_blank">the players have jetted off to Las Vegas</a>, Parkinson has admitted he won't be heading to Sin City and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wrexham-las-vegas-part-iii-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-promotion-party-phil-parkinson-phone-off/bltc0a6b763150190b7#csdc0c5438bb51cdcc" target="_blank">will instead by turning off his phone and enjoying a relaxing break instead</a>.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson tipped to follow in Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's footsteps and be awarded Freedom of the Borough honour | Goal.com

Phil Parkinson is being tipped to be awarded the Freedom of the Borough by Wrexham after guiding the club into the Championship.