Wrexham plan no superstars, no egos policy in Championship Phil Parkinson
espn.comPublished: 4/27/2025
Summary
Wrexham made history by becoming the first club from League One to be promoted directly to the Premier League in 38 years. Manager Phil Parkinson revealed that the club is focusing on building a team with no superstars or egos to avoid distractions linked with big-money signings. With several top targets tied up by owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, including potential Premier League moves for Jamie Vardy and Kevin De Bruyne, Wrexham’s recruitment strategy will rely on signing high-quality players without overspending at a level where such talent demands significantly more wages.