We take a look at the contenders to be the next manager of Wrexham following their underwhelming start to the new season.
It has been a remarkable rise for Wrexham in recent times, with Phil Parkinson guiding the club from the National League to the second tier of English football.
The club narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs last season but they are currently 17th after their opening 12 games of the new campaign.
Some supporters have been critical of Parkinson on social media over the last month and a 2-0 away defeat at Blackburn Rovers has seen the criticism increase.
Here are our top five contenders to be the next Wrexham manager in the event that there is a change in the dugout.
Next Wrexham Manager Contenders
Rob Edwards
Former Wolves boss Rob Edwards has been backed to return to management after being sacked on the eve of the new season.
He was performing well in his role at Middlesbrough last season before he left to join Wolves, where he was unable to keep the club in the Premier League.
Edwards boasts a Championship promotion on his CV from his tenure at Luton Town and the former Wales international would surely jump at the chance to join Wrexham.
Scott Parker
Promotion specialist Scott Parker has previously taken Fulham, Bournemouth and Burnley to the Premier League.
His time as a manager in the Premier League has been less successful but a manager who knows his way around the Championship would be a shrewd option.
Parker's time at Burnley ended disappointedly but his time will come again and he still has the potential to be a top manager.
Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper will be out to prove a point in his next managerial role.
He led Nottingham Forest to the Premier League during his time in the East Midlands, before helping the club to preserve their Premier League status.
However, his last two roles at Leicester City and Brondby ended in failure and his next move needs to be the right one.
Steven Gerrard
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard would certainly be a Hollywood appointment for owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Gerrard led Scottish giants Rangers to the league title in 2021 but he failed to have the desired impact at Aston Villa in his next role.
The 46-year-old has been out of work since leaving Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq in January 2025 and the project at Wrexham is likely to appeal.
Nathan Jones
Nathan Jones has two promotions on his CV with Luton Town and current club Charlton Athletic.
Despite a poor run of form at Charlton, he is likely to be wary about jumping ship after twice leaving secure positions at Luton.
Nevertheless, a chance to join ambitious Wrexham could grab his interest as a proud Welshman.
