Reading legend nominated for Manager of the Month after victory over former club

Reading legend Phil Parkinson has been nominated for League One Manager of the Month as his Wrexham side completed August unbeaten. Parkinson- a much-loved former captain who made over 400 appearances for the Royals between 1992 and 2003- has taken the Red Dragons from the National League into the third tier in successive seasons. Beating Reading 3-0 on August 24, the Welsh outfit sit top of the division and are yet to experience defeat since returning to the third tier.