Phil Parkinson


View from the Dugout: Defeat was so disappointing and we must get back to where we were
Last Saturday’s defeat at Bradford (Park Avenue) was really disappointing.

View From The Dugout: It’s the biggest game of my life… but we have the players to bridge the gap
Today’s Emirates FA Cup 2nd Round tie at Portsmouth is the biggest and most important game that I have ever been involved in.

View from the Dugout: It’s Cup déjà vu – and there’s no reason we can’t do it all over again
We enter the FA Trophy this weekend and it’s a case of déjà vu as we return to Bootham Crescent, scene of our magnificent FA Cup win a week last Sunday, to take on York City.

View from the Dugout: FA Cup win was fantastic, but time to refocus on climbing the league
It was a fantastic achievement to play so well at York on Sunday in our FA Cup 1st Round tie, inflicting the first defeat of the season on the Minstermen with a 1-0 win, the goal coming in the 82nd minute from a great strike from Tom Peers, after Tony Thompson had saved Andy Bond’s penalty early in the second half.

View from the Dugout: It‘ll be a tough one – but our FA Cup showdown on TV is a very exciting day for the club
It’s been a very exciting week for everyone at the club as we prepare for our big FA Cup 1st Round tie at York City on Sunday.

View from the Dugout: We’re underdogs today – but we’re desperate to make the first round proper
It doesn’t get much bigger than today’s game at Southport in the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round, with a mouth-watering tie in prospect and we’re really looking forward to it.

View from the Dugout: We must be at our best to pass our TV test and progress in the Cup
The latest column for Altrincham Today from manager Phil Parkinson…

View from the Dugout: A disappointing start, but I can see light at the end of the tunnel
We travelled to Southport on Tuesday night and we wanted to give them a bit of respect on their own ground, as we knew they would put it on us and that they are a very physical team and I felt we weathered it for the majority of the game.

View from the Dugout: Back in action at last to pick up our play-off push
Manager Phil Parkinson with his latest column for Altrincham Today.

View From The Dugout: Poor refereeing decision took the shine off a great week
Manager Phil Parkinson with his latest column for Altrincham Today…

View From The Dugout: After that superb win we all know how important today’s game is
Manager Phil Parkinson with his latest column for Altrincham Today.

View from the Dugout: That non-performance was forgivable – providing it never ever happens again
Today is our first game in 14 days as we had a blank Saturday last week, due to Spennymoor Town being involved in the FA Trophy.

View from the Dugout: Last week was one of our best yet – now let’s make it a sixth straight home win
Altrincham FC manager Phil Parkinson with his latest column for Altrincham Today…

View from the Dugout: A great week results-wise – but our performances can be even better
Altrincham FC manager Phil Parkinson with his latest column for Altrincham Today.

View from the Dugout: Last week a disappointment, but time to refocus on play-off push
Altrincham FC manager Phil Parkinson with his latest column for Altrincham Today… Following the disappointment of going out of the…

View from the Dugout: This is the most I’ve been excited about a game all season
I can’t wait for today’s Emirates FA Cup tie at Edgeley Park against Stockport County.

Views from the Dugout: Hoping for the first home league victory of the season
We were all absolutely delighted to make progress in the Emirates F.A. Cup last Saturday with a fully deserved 4-2 victory against Bradford Park Avenue.

View from the Dugout: We’ve beaten them once – now let’s do it in the cup
Today it’s Emirates FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round action for us as we welcome Bradford (Park Avenue) to the J Davidson Stadium.

Views from the Dugout: Fully prepared to win important FA Cup matchup this afternoon
We have completed 10 league games since the Vanarama National League North campaign started on August 4th, but today we are in action in the Emirates F.A. Cup.

View from the Dugout: Keen to get back to winning ways after back-to-back defeats
Today we travel to West Yorkshire to take on Bradford Park Avenue, who have started the season really well and are riding high in 3rd place in the Vanarama National League North.