Parkinson: We'll take the criticism

[Michael Morris]

Phil Parkinson says Wrexham have to take criticism on the chin after blowing the chance to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

"We were off the pace first half," frustrated boss Parkinson said. "That's probably an understatement. We didn't close down with enough aggression or intent, and made it too easy for them.

"Then second half I thought the changes got us back in the game, and I felt we could go on and win the game but we probably didn't produce the right decisions at the right time in that top third of the pitch.

"We're hugely disappointed. We knew it was an important night for us, the supporters.

"We've had lots of praise over the years and we'll take the criticism, myself included, for going out the cup tonight.

"We made a lot of changes and I'm sure everybody will be analysing that, like myself, but I did it for the reasons I thought were the right ones with the schedule we've got coming up."

[kendoddsdadsdogsdead]

Basically, he did all the changes because he wants to cement their mid table position, and doesn't respect the cup.

[ToTaL ITK]

Basically, he did all the changes because he wants to cement their mid table position, and doesn't respect the cup.

i would have done the same.whats a cup if your back in the national.

[FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead]

First time I've seen Wrexham this year. Wasn't impressed at all, especially given the money they've spent. Parkinson still playing the same way they did in the National League, just with more expensive players.

I think they'll easily finish mid-table based solely on the quality of those players, but if they want to get out of the Championship and have a serious chance of establishing themselves in the Prem, they'll need to make a difficult decision sooner rather than later.

[North Cardiff Blue]

We made five changes; you have to. They were at home. We had a long journey just after another long journey. Stop making excuses. You were outthought and outplayed. Get over it.

How much did they spend over £30million?

Kieffer is still and handful mind.