Gerrard linked with Wrexham job as Parkinson faces pressure

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Steven Gerrard has been linked with the Wrexham manager's job as Phil Parkinson faces pressure following a slow start to the season.

Steven Gerrard has been linked with the Wrexham manager's job as pressure mounts on Phil Parkinson following a difficult start to the 2026-27 season. According to talkSPORT, Gerrard would be open to the role should it become available. Wrexham sit 17th in the Championship with two wins from ten games, having lost 2-1 to West Bromwich Albion at home on Tuesday.

Parkinson, who has managed Wrexham since 2021, says speculation surrounding his future is 'part and parcel of being a manager'. He remains confident his side can achieve the play-offs, noting they are one point ahead of where they were at the same stage last season, when they finished just short of the play-offs. 'We've just had a disrupted start and of course when that happens criticism comes your way as a manager, it comes the players' way and everybody is under the spotlight,' Parkinson said.

Gerrard, a Liverpool icon, has not managed since leaving Saudi club Al-Ettifaq almost two years ago. He began his coaching career with Liverpool's under-18s and retains close ties to the club, which observers suggest could aid recruitment if he took the Wrexham position.

How it is being reported

• Wrexham's Parkinson issues response to pressure talkPhil Parkinson has responded to suggestions he is under increased pressure amid Wrexham's slow start to the 2026-27 Championship season.BBC Wales · 16 Oct, 13:47
• Managing Wrexham as Steven Gerrard replaces Phil Parkinson and 5 Liverpool wonderkids targetedSteven Gerrard has been linked with replacing Wrexham boss Phil ParkinsonWalesOnline · 16 Oct, 12:39

In this story: Steven Gerrard · Phil Parkinson · Wrexham · West Bromwich Albion · Liverpool · Al-Ettifaq · Wales

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