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Wrexham Stun Coventry as Calls Grow for Realism About Rapid Rise

Pundits counsel patience despite heavy investment.

Overview

  • Days after a Carabao Cup home exit to Cardiff that drew boos, Wrexham beat league-leading Coventry City 3-2 on Friday.
  • Their first Championship campaign has started unevenly, with three wins, five draws and four losses from 12 matches that left them 16th at that stage.
  • Manager Phil Parkinson defended his heavy rotation in the cup defeat, saying the competition was used to freshen the team.
  • Reports say the club spent about £33 million ($43 million) on summer signings as ambitions for a Premier League push face increased scrutiny.
  • Former Wales striker Sam Vokes says survival would mark success this season, and ex-Wrexham forward Lee Trundle praises the owners’ backing and believes the team will stay up.