Wrexham boss tells Man Utd goalkeeper to 'steer clear' after horror challenge

Furious Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson advised Manchester United youngster Nathan Bishop to ‘steer clear’ of him after his star striker Paul Mullin was left with a punctured lung following a horror challenge during last night’s friendly.

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Last season’s top goalscorer required oxygen as he left the pitch following a hefty collision in the 12th minute between himself and United’s goalkeeper.

Parkinson was left flabbergasted when Bishop received only a yellow card for a challenge that could deprive him of Mullins’ services for a considerable period of time.

Mullin shot to prominence last season during Wrexham’s well documented promotion campaign with his 46 goals in 51 games largely responsible for the Welsh side gaining promotion back to the Football League.

The 28-year-old now faces a race against time to be ready for the start of the new League Two campaign, much to the annoyance of Parkinson.

‘It’s a clumsy challenge from the goalkeeper, I’m disappointed with that,’ Parkinson said. ‘It should have been a straight red. If it’s not denying a goalscoring opportunity, it’s still a dangerous challenge.

‘So if you add the two scenarios together he should have been off the pitch. It’s a dangerous challenge and obviously, Paul Mullin is our talisman.

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