They have not always gone their way, but Wrexham are no strangers to crunch moments.
And given their astonishing track record of late, why change a winning formula?
Following their gut-wrenching 5-4 National League play-off semi-final loss to Grimsby Town at the end of Parkinson’s first season in charge of Wrexham in 2022, the club has enjoyed a rapid rise.
They won an enthralling encounter with title rivals Notts County 3-2 just 12 days prior to officially securing a return to the Football League by beating Boreham Wood 3-1 in north Wales in 2023.
That was followed by further automatic promotions from League Two and League One, the latter in which they claimed an emphatic 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic in their final home game to clinch a spot in the Championship.
“They’re in a great position, so why would you change?” added Tozer.
“They won’t drift too far away from what’s been getting them success.”
Despite exuding a calm exterior in the midst of the talk of play-offs and permutations, the fire will no doubt be burning inside Parkinson, particularly after referee Oliver Langford blows his whistle to kick-start proceedings against Middlesbrough.
It is that blend of composure and passion from the boss that fills even the most experienced members of the Wrexham squad with supreme confidence.
“From the gaffer’s point of view, he’s so experienced, he’s got so many games under his belt,” said 34-year-old midfielder Matty James.
“He’s just a calming figure around the place. He’ll be there and he’ll come alive on Saturday, I’m sure.”
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