Steve Parkin joked about "banning" Wrexham players from promotion talk after seeing a 4-1 win over Crawley put them on the brink of League One.
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Wrexham beat Crawley Town 4-1 on TuesdayParkin remains cautious despite being close to promotionRyan Barnett also trying to 'block out noise'WHAT HAPPENED?
The match against Crawley showcased Wrexham's dominance, with Ryan Barnett breaking the deadlock with his debut goal for the club. Leading scorer Paul Mullin followed with a brace, while Andy Cannon added another strike to secure Wrexham's fourth win in five matches, positioning them favourably in the promotion race.
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In the wake of the commanding victory over Crawley, Wrexham find themselves on the cusp of League One promotion, igniting hopes and aspirations among players and fans alike. Nonetheless, assistant manager Parkin tempered excitement with a touch of humour, jesting about "banning" players from promotion talk.
WHAT PARKIN SAID
"It would be very nice. There's not many clubs who've achieved that (promotion)," Parkin told reporters.
"It's difficult to ban people talking about it or not mention it."
RYAN BARNETT WEIGHS IN
Tuesday's starting lineup boasted seven players from the National League title-winning squad of the previous season, reflecting the team's cohesion and championship pedigree. Wing-back Barnett, pivotal in the victory over Crawley, echoed Parkin's sentiments, stressing the team's ability to thrive under pressure and maintain their focus amid external distraction.
"Sometimes it's hard to block out the noise with what people are saying, how many points you need and all that," he said. "But we're a group that's extremely experienced in high-pressure games and high-pressure moments. We block all that out and focus on how many points we can get as a team and no matter what everyone else is doing, It can be tough with a lot going on around the club but you can only focus on what's going on out on the pitch – and we know if we win our games we get promoted."