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Wrexham's Parkinson Slams 'Harsh' Penalty in Draw

4/4/2026

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  • Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson criticized referee Bobby Madley's penalty as "very, very harsh" during their 2-2 draw with West Brom.
  • Interim West Brom boss James Morrison defended the decision, saying it complied with recent referee guidelines.
  • Wrexham rallied from two goals down at halftime to level the match with goals from Josh Windass and Lewis O'Brien.
  • Parkinson plans to address his concerns with Kevin Friend, head of Championship referees.