Wrexham need to improve significantly after losing 1–0 to Sheffield United on Friday, a result that puts even more scrutiny on manager Phil Parkinson, but also on the club’s record summer spending.

The Red Dragons entered the match in Championship purgatory , sitting 17th in the table but still six points from both the playoff positions and the relegation zone. That precarious balance meant their trip to Bramall Lane was always likely to influence the mood heading into a crucial run of fixtures.

By the end of the weekend, Wrexham could find themselves closer to League One than the Premier League after another poor performance. Parkinson will face even greater pressure if his side fails to show signs of improvement against Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton Wanderers next week. However, questions should also be asked of the squad and the club’s summer recruitment.

Problems at Both Ends

Wrexham have managed just one shot on target in each of their last two matches.…