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Matthew Abbott

Wrexham boss in 'cheating' row as Ryan Reynolds' men held to draw in National League title race

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson accused opposition goalkeeper Laurie Walker of cheating after Barnet held his side to a 0-0 draw in the National League.

The league leaders were reduced to 10-men six minutes into the second half when Callum McFadzean was shown a straight red card after connecting with Walker when beaten by the goalkeeper to a loose ball. Referee Ed Walker wasted little time in sending McFadzean off, much to the frustration of Parkinson.

Soon after the full-time whistle confirmed two points dropped for Wrexham, Parkinson confronted Walker about the perceived injustice. The Barnet goalkeeper has since explained the accusations that came his way.

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"He was basically trying to say I was cheating," Walker told BT Sport. "But I'm sure, as you guys can see at home, he has come through and kicked me straight in the face. That's all I'm going to say on it."

Parkinson also offered his side of the story after tensions eased. "That's a soft red card," he said. "I can't see that. It's his trailing leg; there is no real intent there. For me, he got it wrong, and the keeper made a meal of it, and that influences the referee's decision."

Wrexham remain top of the National League table despite drawing. The Welsh club need six points from their final three games to secure a return to the Football League.

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