Phil Parkinson, the manager of Wrexham, emphasizes the importance of focusing on delivering a complete 90-minute performance in their upcoming match against Oxford United, rather than being overly concerned with securing their first home league win of the season. Wrexham has experienced a challenging start at Stok Cae Ras, recording three draws and two losses in their first five Championship fixtures. Their most recent match resulted in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Stoke City, ending their five-game run without a win.
Tonight, they will face an Oxford United team that recently snapped a three-match winless streak by defeating Derby County 1-0. Despite the pressure to achieve a home victory, Parkinson insists that maintaining a strong game plan is crucial for his squad as they seek to overcome Gary Rowett’s team.
“Whatever happened on Saturday against Stoke, this was always going to be an important game,” Parkinson stated. He stressed that his players should not become too fixated on the need for a home win. Instead, he urges them to concentrate on their performance quality throughout the match, believing that doing so will enhance their chances of success.
The Wrexham boss highlighted the necessity of alleviating any obsession with the result and urged his team to focus on the execution of their game strategy. “We’ll be discussing that and selecting the team and bench that we believe gives us the best chance to achieve our goals,” he said, expressing confidence in the commitment of his squad. “There’s a really good group of lads who care a lot. I just want us to have a real focus on the game plan and executing that across the 90 minutes.”
This approach reflects a hopeful strategy, as focusing on performance rather than results might help Wrexham regain momentum and build confidence.