Parkinson Praises Wrexham Fans After Gritty Win Over Southampton

Parkinson Relieved After Tough Week

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson expressed his deep gratitude to the fans after a very tough week. The Red Dragons secured a late 2-1 victory over Southampton at the Racecourse. This result brought much needed relief to the club after a heavy 6-0 defeat against West Ham last Friday. That loss had raised questions about Parkinson's future, despite his past success with the team.

Before the match against Southampton, the home crowd showed their full support by chanting Parkinson's name as he walked across the pitch. The manager admitted that the warm reception meant a lot to him. He praised the fans for creating a proper atmosphere and helping the team bounce back when they needed it most.

Late Own Goal Seals First Home Win

The game itself was a hard fought battle. Southampton controlled most of the early play, but Wrexham took the lead against the run of play. Kieffer Moore scored a header to put the hosts ahead before half time.

Southampton responded quickly after the break. James Ward-Prowse scored an equaliser to level the match. Wrexham had to dig deep to stay in the game. Their efforts paid off late in the match when Southampton's Keven Schlotterbeck scored an own goal, handing Wrexham a 2-1 win and their first home victory of the season. Parkinson hopes this gritty performance will give his team the lift they need to kickstart their campaign.

Spygate Drama and Touchline Ban Looming

The match also featured plenty of drama off the pitch. Wrexham fans mocked Southampton over the ongoing Spygate scandal. Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac had joked about the situation on social media before the game.

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert is facing a Football Association hearing next week regarding the scandal. The German manager expects a decision during the upcoming three week international break. He could face a touchline ban that would see him miss key matches, including the derby against Portsmouth.

Eckert felt his side controlled large parts of the match but failed to make their chances count. Southampton's search for their first away win in the Championship continues.