Wrexham’s victory over Swansea was more than just three points to the manager, and more than an opportunity for co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac to test their commentary skills as they did a turn on the television coverage of the game.
The occasion and result brought a positive end to what has been a testing week for the north Wales side.
On the back of an energy-sapping but plaudit-earning FA Cup defeat by Premier League Chelsea, Wrexham’s squad numbers swiftly dwindled.
Kieffer Moore and Liberato Cacace joined the likes of Ben Sheaf, Matty James and George Dobson in being either injured or suspended.
Wrexham were duly off colour as they were beaten 2-1 by Hull, but Parkinson’s response was simple – we go again.
They absorbed long periods of Swansea possession admirably, with the settled back three of Max Cleworth, Dom Hyam and Callum Doyle dovetailing well once again.
According Parkinson, captain Hyam was sick at half-time but continued playing, typifying the resilience shown by the hosts to bank another precious three points.
“That is real true spirit and resilience from all the lads involved and all the staff and all the supporters,” he said.
“The supporters drove us on tonight. The three points are the most important thing, but to win a Welsh derby and give our supporters that feeling that we’ve beaten one of our Welsh rivals is obviously very important as well.”