Manchester United are unhappy with Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson’s comments about goalkeeper Nathan Bishop. Bishop punctured Wrexham striker Paul Mullin’s lung in a rumbustious challenge in the 12th minute but was only booked.
Mullin required oxygen before he was substituted and Parkinson said Bishop should “steer clear” of Wrexham after the incident.
Bishop, 23, reached out to Mullin and apologised for the incident on Twitter but United feel Parkinson has unnecessarily inflamed the situation. ALSO READ: United player ratings vs Wrexham Mullin pillaged 46 goals in 51 games as Wrexham returned to the Football League for the first time in 15 years last season but he seems set to miss the start of their season.
United are concerned Parkinson’s comments could fuel online abuse towards Bishop after an accidental and non-malicious challenge.
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