Wrexham boss Phil Parkison has claimed Andy Cannon’s goal against Grimsby Town would be “replayed a lot” had it been scored in the Premier League.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Dragons manager claimed that Andy Cannon’s second goal in the club’s win over Grimsby Town on Saturday would have received a lot more hype had it happened in the Premier League. It was a classic counter-attack goal which helped the Welsh club take a 2-0 lead in the first half. The move was initiated by Paul Mullin, who went past a couple of players before sending a crisp pass to Tom O’Connor, who in turn fed Cannon with a brilliant through ball as the midfielder then scored past the opposition’s goalkeeper.
WHAT PHIL PARKINSON SAID
Speaking to reporters about the goal, Parkinson said: “We scored some great goals against Grimsby. The goal on the counter-attack, if you saw that in the Premier League, people would be replaying it quite a lot. It was a great bit of skill by Mulls, a great run by Tom and weight of pass, and what a finish that was. That was a top-class goal.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
It was an important win for the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned side, who retained third position in the League Two table and are trailing league leaders Mansfield Town by just three points. The club are eyeing a second consecutive promotion after getting back into the English Football League last season.
WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?
Parkinson’s side will get an opportunity to go top of the table when they take on Mansfield Town next in their upcoming League Two encounter on Friday.
