“I Can’t Do This Anymore” – Former Wrexham Star Opens Up on Heartbreaking Struggle With the Passing of His Dad

Not a lot of players can boast of securing consecutive promotions. Former Wrexham skipper Ben Tozer had a great run with the club as he helped them move the ranks of the English pyramid as the club moved from the National League to League One. The defender played a key role in the team’s backline with Phil Parkinson relying on the player to rally the troops.

However, there was a point in his career with the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned club where he felt he could keep doing this any longer. The player talked about his father’s death during his appearance on Ben Foster’s podcast. Tozer stated, “I went into see [Phil Parkinson] after and I just broke down. I broke down a few times in the dressing room, and again in the toilets; I didn’t want anyone seeing. I went in and just broke down to him and said, gaffer, I can’t do this anymore. I can’t do it.”

However, the player managed to remain strong as he remained with the Red Dragons for the rest of the season. His run with the team was quite crucial as Tozer continued to be rock solid in the defense helping the team clinch the title. Tozer was released by Wrexham earlier this year as the team looks to revamp their squad.

Wrexham inch-close to sign their Ben Tozer replacement

Red Dragons head coach Phil Parkinson has been quite vocal about his desire to add new names to their ranks. With the team releasing 8 players earlier in the summer, the side needs some top talents to help in their quest to sustain in League One. According to reports, the side has identified a few names who could be a perfect addition to the squad at Stok Racecourse Stadium.

The RobRyanRed podcast who are known for their insider information on Wrexham-related stuff spoke on the team’s transfer targets on one of their episodes earlier this month. They claim: “Wrexham are pushing to sign 27-year-old Wigan center back Jason Kerr this summer. Still work to do to agree on terms but he is well-liked by Phil Parkinson and his staff. Competition from Scottish clubs + Peterborough.”

It will be interesting to see if the club can get their hands on the player. Kerr is a perfect replacement for Ben Tozer, with the center-back known for his rock-solid defending. Which other players do you think should Wrexham sign this summer? Sound off in the comments below.