I don't listen to outside rumours, insists Parkinson

WREXHAM boss Phil Parkinson has hit back at his doubters after insisting he has paid no attention to speculation about his future.

- LIAM RANDALL

Phil Parkinson shows his appreciation to Wrexham's fans after the win over Norwich

Reports emerged last week that the former Sunderland and Bolton manager's job could be under threat.

It followed a disappointing set of results from Wrexham's opening five games in the Championship, which left them 21st in the table and hovering just above the relegation zone.

The rumours were later shut down by the club's non-executive director Shaun Harvey, who blasted the claims as "an absolute disgrace."

Parkinson's team responded by coming from behind to win 3-2 at Norwich on Saturday, as two goals from Josh Windass and one from Ryan Longman lifted them to 15th.

The result will have eased some of the pressure on Parkinson, who has led the Dragons to three consecutive promotions.

The 57-year-old said his experience had taught him not to take notice of external noise.