As Wrexham AFC‌ prepares for a Saturday clash against Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium (15:00 BST), assistant manager‍ Steve Parkin believes his former club harbors meaningful⁣ ambitions for a ⁢return⁣ to the Premier‌ League. Parkin’s assessment comes as Mark Robins’ Wrexham side currently holds a ⁢strong fifth-place position ⁤in the Championship table.

“It’s a long time since I was there but‌ they’ve always been a club that, certainly over the​ last 10 or 15 years, ​that have touched on Premier league and Championship high-end football,”

Steve Parkin, Wrexham Assistant ‍Manager

Parkin highlighted Stoke City’s consistent pursuit of top-flight football over‌ the⁢ past decade and ⁣a half, ⁤acknowledging the‌ substantial investment made by the club’s ⁤ownership.

the ⁣financial backing provided to Stoke City has been “incredible,” according to Parkin, demonstrating a clear commitment to achieving Premier League status. He further emphasized the quality of Stoke’s ‍infrastructure, stating, “I know their training facilities are second to none so they will⁤ have high hopes of getting‍ back into the Premier league I’m sure.”

Saturday’s match presents a significant challenge ⁢for Wrexham as ‌they face⁤ a Stoke City side resolute to climb ‍back into⁢ the premier ‍League. ⁢The ‍game will be a key test of ​Wrexham’s early-season form and their ability to compete⁣ against ambitious Championship rivals.