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Shaun Harvey became chief executive of the English Football League in 2013 Wrexham's non-executive director Shaun Harvey labelled aspects of the speculation surrounding Phil Parkinson's future at the club as "an absolute disgrace". A report claimed talks had been held among the Championship club's hierarchy over the 57-year-old manager's situation as a result of Wrexham's disappointing start to the 2025-26 season. But Harvey rubbished those claims, adding that Parkinson has the full support of all of the key decision makers at the Stok Cae Ras. "It's an absolute disgrace, " Harvey told the Fearless in Devotion, external podcast of speculation around Parkinson's future. "I think we're all disappointed we've not got more than four points at this moment in time. But to start quoting discussions and meetings that have taken place is the bit that's the disgrace. " This video can not be played Parkinson plays down reports on Wrexham future talks Wrexham's 3-1 loss to Queens Park Rangers last time out was their third defeat in five league matches in the second tier - with Parkinson's men sitting 21st in the Championship going into Saturday's trip to Norwich City (15: 00 BST). But Harvey said the club would not panic as Wrexham bid to improve their fortunes. He added: "Phil has everybody at the club's full support. I know before somebody starts writing headlines, 'Harvey gives Parkinson the vote of confidence'. That is not the vote of confidence. "What I'm saying is, he's got our full support. You can only give somebody a vote of confidence when you've actually discussed the future. It's not even been on anywhere near an agenda as yet. "So, if that day comes, the decision has to be taken. But Phil's our man. "We've backed him from the start. We backed him from four years ago. We've had all the success under that regime. Why should we start panicking now? " Wrexham's biggest concern and a cause for optimism No discussions over Wrexham future - Parkinson Listen to Wrexham interviews, news and discussion on BBC Sounds On the back of securing three successive promotions, Wrexham brought in 13 players during the summer transfer window for their first season in the second tier since 1981-82. But Harvey says the hefty squad overhaul was necessary given the club's dramatic rise up the football pyramid. "It was seismic in terms of what we did, " said Harvey. "Usually clubs have seismic change such as that because there's a problem. Of course, ours was created for exactly the opposite reason and that being our success. " Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser World Athletics: GB's Hunt wins brilliant 200m silver - reaction Premier League ticket black market exposed Norris hits wall as Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 Your first look at the sparkly new season The best and worst foods to eat at sports grounds Preview Anthony Horowitz's ingenious new murder mystery Chuck Wepner: The real-life Rocky who floored Ali Unwatchable or irresistible? The manager purists love to hate Everyone upping game before semi-final - Botterman. Video Everyone upping game before semi-final - Botterman Premier League ticket black market exposed Star lock De Goede aims to kick Canada to 'next step' Ferguson on music, memory and dementia projects 'Slot-age time' - breaking down Liverpool's late success Rashford stars for Barcelona as they beat Newcastle Video Rashford stars for Barcelona as they beat Newcastle Haaland feats 'unheard of' - how striker broke another record Weekly sports quiz: Who won the T20 Blast mascot race? Eubank opens up on hospital visit and father reunion Is Rashford on road to redemption at Barcelona after sinking Newcastle? Cling film, fake tan and Block 16 - welcome to Red Roses' Hogwarts 'Underrated Salt on path to T20 greatness' Is Chiefs Kingdom crumbling after losing start? Mourinho back at Benfica 25 years on - revered but a risk? How a Brit is trying to crack 'hardest position in sport' Vegas nights with 'Rocky' Hatton's Mancunian army 'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record. Video'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record 'There is, and always will be, only one Ricky Hatton' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.