Rival boss dismisses Wrexham parallels

THE manager of one of Wrexham’s preseason opponents has dismissed any parallels between the two teams due to a significant financial gap.

- By LIAM RANDALL

The Red Dragons are currently involved in a tour Down Under, facing off against A-League clubs as they gear up for the start of their Championship campaign next month. Phil Parkinson’s team kicked off their friendly matches with a convincing 3-0 victory over Melbourne Victory.

However, they faced an unexpected setback with a 2-1 loss to a youthful Sydney FC squad on Tuesday.

Wrexham, backed by Hollywood heavyweights Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, encountered another hurdle when key midfielder Ollie Rathbone was taken to hospital for scans on an ankle injury sustained in the first half of the game.