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Being a Trophy big-hitter is alien to Parkinson

IT’S been 37 years since Altrincham’s last run to FA Trophy glory – and manager Phil Parkinson is honoured to have the opportunity to write more history into the club’s folklore.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 March 2023

By Hugo Varley

HOPE: Altrincham boss Phil Parkinson

IT’S been 37 years since Altrincham’s last run to FA Trophy glory – and manager Phil Parkinson is honoured to have the opportunity to write more history into the club’s folklore.
The Robins have had to do things the hard way in the competition this year, beating the likes of National League leaders Wrexham to set up a quarter-final tie at York City on Saturday and Parkinson can’t hide his excitement.
“This is why we are in football and with Wembley so close now there is a real sense of anticipation around the place,” he told The NLP.
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