Wrexham humbled at West Ham as record crowd witnesses heaviest defeat under Parkinson | OneFootball

Wrexham’s first visit to the London Stadium turned sour as West Ham inflicted the heaviest defeat of Phil Parkinson’s reign, excitement ebbing long before the end. According to NY Times, the trip had been ringed since June.

Sky’s switch to Friday forced many rail travellers into overnight stays, yet about 2,000 still headed south. A 59,712 crowd, a Wrexham record and more than 5,000 up on Anfield 56 years ago, witnessed the rout.

Wrexham’s defending unravelled and only several saves from the exposed Anthony Patterson kept it from being worse. The hosts’ quality told, with Jarrod Bowen an England international in March and Joel Piroe last season’s Golden Boot at this level.

Parkinson said his side usually rise to big occasions but accepted they lost their way after the first two goals and must do better. He wants a clear-eyed review after performing better against higher-tier opponents in recent years.

A strong London league record under Hollywood ownership, one defeat in 16 since February 2021, was shattered as home fans crowed about 6-0 on Wrexham’s big day out. Focus now shifts to an inquest at Colliers Park and a response against Southampton before the break.

The manager made six changes, handing first starts of the season to George Dobson and Joe Worrall, and vowed accountability. With roughly £70million spent across the past three windows, scrutiny will be intense, yet Wrexham have come through setbacks before, not least after the 5-0 at Stockport in September 2023 when Rob Mac backed him.

Source: NY Times

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