Phil Parkinson will receive the Freedom of Wrexham County Borough today for his achievements as manager. He has led Wrexham to three consecutive promotions since 2021, culminating in their rise to the Championship last year.
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson
Phil Parkinson's Wrexham are currently seventh in the Championship [Getty Images]
Phil Parkinson will officially receive the Freedom of the Wrexham County Borough today.
The Wrexham manager has overseen three successive promotions since taking charge of the north Wales club in the summer of 2021.
On the back of the Red Dragons' promotion into the Championship last year, councillors unanimously voted in favour of Parkinson being handed the honour.
Speaking in advance of the ceremony, Parkinson told BBC Sport Wales: "It's an amazing honour for myself and my family to be given that award and I look forward to going down there on Tuesday.
"One of the key parts of this job and being part of this story over the last five years is the impact on the local community.
"I've enjoyed being a part of that and meeting people in the business world around the town and it's a real honour for me to be down there on Tuesday."
Parkinson will sign official documents at Wrexham Guildhall in a ceremony at 15:00 BST.
What achievements led to Phil Parkinson receiving the Freedom of Wrexham?
Phil Parkinson received the Freedom of Wrexham for overseeing three successive promotions, including Wrexham's rise to the Championship.
When did Phil Parkinson become the manager of Wrexham?
Phil Parkinson became the manager of Wrexham in the summer of 2021.
What position is Wrexham currently in the Championship under Phil Parkinson?
Wrexham is currently seventh in the Championship under Phil Parkinson's management.
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