Two players have been issued yellow cards, and Phil Parkinson thinks that this season’s bans won’t finish there.
Star forward Paul Mullin and wide player James McClean will be absent from tomorrow’s League Two match between Wrexham and Gillingham at The STóK Cae Ras due to one-match bans following their fifth yellow card infractions.
Parkinson thinks a number of players have given him food for thought after playing in Tuesday’s 2-1 victory against Port Vale in the last EFL Trophy group game, even though injuries are still causing disruptions.
The Reds’ manager made eleven changes from the team that eliminated Mansfield Town from the FA Cup the previous weekend, and Wrexham’s winning streak now stands at ten games across all competitions.
“We have got a few suspensions but that is part and parcel with the way the referees are giving out bookings,” Parkinson stated.
“This season, bookings are very simple.
“Everyone will regrettably receive yellow cards, but Tuesday has provided us with some additional mental fodder.
“I felt Jordan Davies was excellent, Luke Young, who hasn’t played in a while, received another 90 minutes, and Will Boyle, who has been unlucky to be left off the team, was excellent as well.
“It has worked well for us so far this season in the league because the guys who have stepped in have been ready. If you haven’t played in a while and you get called upon, you want to be ready.
“The game on Tuesday will assist us in that regard.
“That was the primary goal while safeguarding the athletes who are
“Maintaining the guys who would be needed at the weekend with their safety was the goal.
“The rest of the staff and I will sit down and decide which team is best to play against Gillingham and get the win.”
Last Saturday, Sam Dalby and Mullin started together in the attack and scored the first goal in the 2-1 first-round victory at Mansfield. Ollie Palmer came off the bench.
When Wrexham defeated Port Vale to claim the top spot in their EFL Trophy group, both players took a break. However, they will return tomorrow and may start up front together, with Jake Bickerstaff providing an additional offensive option.
Ollie has played for a long time, and I had the impression that Mulls was
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