Next manager

[ElectroClaret]

Hence the last turkey in the shop analogy

Not necessarily.
Might have been identified as No.1 a while ago, but we just ran the rule over the rest to see if there was anybody better.

Guess we'll never know.

[nil_desperandum]

Why?

That's just stupid. Like we should have no opinion on anything?? Parker is a disastrous choice, why should we support him?
Should we support Weghorst too?

Of course I - and I assume the vast majority of supporters- will support Weghorst 100% if he wears the shirt
To do otherwise would be unthinkable for most of us who have followed the team through thick and thin for the best part of 60 years
Never been a fan of Parker but he gets my full support too if he’s appointed.

[ElectroClaret]

Of course I - and I assume the vast majority of supporters- will support Weghorst 100% if he wears the shirt
To do otherwise would be unthinkable for most of us who have followed the team through thick and thin for the best part of 60 years
Never been a fan of Parker but he gets my full support too if he’s appointed.

Good post nd.

[BigGaz]

It goes without saying that I'll get behind him regardless but this is a very miserable signing for me.

Perhaps I have allowed myself to be seduced by it all but it seems every man and his dogs "project" is to unearth foreign gems, blood them in the style de rigueur and then sell them on for a lovely profit

Problem we have is that we're a bit behind the curve with that, so I'd like us to have a think about being the side that bloods the leaders of these types of sides as well as bringing through the spotty yowths too.

The ones that know this progressive style of play, know just how to manage these soft souls fragile little male egos, the ones that we aren't all that bothered about going.

Kompany turned out to be a perfect example of that, but just would have been nicer for one more year to leave on a straight edge.

That's my reasons for a being a bit underwhelmed by Parker.

The other part I'm concerned about Is that I don't think we're going to lose as many big hitters as some seem convinced we will. I think the players that we'll end up will be able to win promotion but they'll need an arm round their shoulders and being made to feel like theyre 10ft tall after what was a chastening, demotivating and in some cases humiliating season for some of them. Not sure Parker is your man for that.

Strikes me more of a Keane, Steve Evans, abrasive style personality and feel that's not a good fit. Hopefully I'm totally wrong.

[martin_p]

If this turns out to be true and Tony doesn’t use the headline ‘Parker Pens Deal’ in his article I’ll be very annoyed!

[gawthorpe_view]

I'm whelmed I tell you, whelmed.

Under or over?, it don't matter as I, like the rest of us are mere passengers on the good ship BFC.
Captain Pace and Chief Petty Officer Parker at the wheel.
Iceberg dead ahead?, who knows!

[warksclaret]

If this turns out to be true and Tony doesn’t use the headline ‘Parker Pens Deal’ in his article I’ll be very annoyed!

Knows-he Parker ?

[BigGaz]

If this turns out to be true and Tony doesn’t use the headline ‘Parker Pens Deal’ in his article I’ll be very annoyed!

It's a good one, I had a thought they might do something like with JK Simmons as J Jonah Jameson screaming 'PARKKKEERRR GET IN HERE'

[Poulton-le-Claret]

https://www.reddit.com/r/fulhamfc/comme ... _promoted/

Are we accepting random football fans moaning on Reddit as some sort of authority for how good a manager is? If so then we will have to go for Pep or Klopp to find a manager who isn't moaned about on there.

[Vegas Claret]

https://www.reddit.com/r/fulhamfc/comme ... _promoted/

the really good thing is if you don't like him you don't have to go and watch

[Pearcey]

Fans wanting Burnley to fail aren’t fans, simple as that. Some massive chips on their shoulders. Hope he does a great job and has learnt from previous experiences. UTC.

[GetIntoEm]

Turning on a manager before he even starts. This board really is full of **** at times.

[Wokingclaret]

Who did you want guys.

Parker has got out of this league twice, the only other Mangers to do that in recent times are Dyche and Farke and he's at leeds.

Bellemy has no experience therfore a risk
Lampard hasn't proved anything, perhaps he didn't fancy it
RVN well he chose a 2 bit coaching role.

Even Robins and Coberan would have been a risk, but was willing to take that

[martin_p]

It's a good one, I had a thought they might do something like with JK Simmons as J Jonah Jameson screaming 'PARKKKEERRR GET IN HERE'

They should unveil him as manager in Scott Park.

[burnley007]

I'm baffled.
5 weeks to appoint that guy is just bizarre...and completely wrong.

[123EasyasBFC]

The fact he is only just coming back from Portugal, can’t imagine anything being announced till next week, there will be back room staff to sort then the the PR crap and contracts

[claretlegend]

Let's get behind our new manager. We all want success and so will Scott Parker. Positivity helps breed success. Here's to another fantastic championship season!

[Hedontplayforyou]

The fact he is only just coming back from Portugal, can’t imagine anything being announced till next week, there will be back room staff to sort then the the PR crap and contracts

I reckon it gets announced tomorrow .

He will know the parameters of the job, the contract etc . Maybe he was coming back to complete the media stuff and get to work

[ArmchairDetective]

This sounds like it could by a a Loyle Carner song. Just needs some beats behind it.

https://x.com/MarkyPickard/status/12911 ... nO9WQ&s=19

Not Loyle Carner but along similar lines...

[beddie]

I said a few days ago if it’s Parker why would it take this length of time to employ him, he was out of work wasn’t he? Mention was made of time to get his back room staff sorted, I don’t get that either, it could be done in days.

[Rileybobs]

Who did you want guys.

Parker has got out of this league twice, the only other Mangers to do that in recent times are Dyche and Farke and he's at leeds.

Bellemy has no experience therfore a risk
Lampard hasn't proved anything, perhaps he didn't fancy it
RVN well he chose a 2 bit coaching role.

Even Robins and Coberan would have been a risk, but was willing to take that

I think, judging by this thread, most people wanted a chino-wearing Scandinavian software developer with tortoiseshell glasses who has a video on YouTube made by a spotty 13 year old which goes into painful detail about his tactical systems and patterns of play.

[BigGaz]

I'm baffled.
5 weeks to appoint that guy is just bizarre...and completely wrong.

To be fair it sounds to me like they've followed a fairly thorough process and finally got our man only to be gazumped.

It is getting to the point where we need someone in the door though, and he seems the best of a bad bunch.

I would hope we continue to look for new candidates personally, he doesn't need to know that he's thought of as a stop gap

[martin_p]

I think, judging by this thread, most people wanted a chino-wearing Scandinavian software developer with tortoiseshell glasses who has a video on YouTube made by a spotty 13 year old which goes into painful detail about his tactical systems and patterns of play.

‘Tis the modern way. I just want a bloke who can win us some football matches.

[123EasyasBFC]

I reckon it gets announced tomorrow .

He will know the parameters of the job, the contract etc . Maybe he was coming back to complete the media stuff and get to work

Get it announced before social media is filled with election day on Thursday

[martin_p]

To be fair it sounds to me like they've followed a fairly thorough process and finally got our man only to be gazumped.

It is getting to the point where we need someone in the door though, and he seems the best of a bad bunch.

I would hope we continue to look for new candidates personally, he doesn't need to know that he's thought of as a stop gap

Or they’ve followed a thorough process and chosen the best candidate.

[FeedTheArf]

Who did you want guys.

Parker has got out of this league twice, the only other Mangers to do that in recent times are Dyche and Farke and he's at leeds.

Bellemy has no experience therfore a risk
Lampard hasn't proved anything, perhaps he didn't fancy it
RVN well he chose a 2 bit coaching role.

Even Robins and Coberan would have been a risk, but was willing to take that

Bellamy would have played with Parker at West Ham. Every chance that Bellamy could still be part of the back room staff.

[Rileybobs]

‘Tis the modern way. I just want a bloke who can win us some football matches.

Ideally win football matches and wear tortoiseshell-framed glasses, but yeah, winning the matches is most important.

[123EasyasBFC]

Can someone check who Parker’s back room staff where at the clubs he’s been at and see how many of them are currently in roles, might give us an idea of any coaches coming with him

[claretskeith]

Get it announced before social media is filled with election day on Thursday

The way some nutters on here are acting, I'd get it announce on the 4th. Let it go more under the radar.

[BigGaz]

Or they’ve followed a thorough process and chosen the best candidate.

You may well be right Martin, my thought process is that Ruud was the man till he wasn't and we've had to go back to the drawing board.

Nothing other than speculation though

[burnley007]

Or they’ve followed a thorough process and chosen the best candidate.

Or just panicked

[Hedontplayforyou]

Can someone check who Parker’s back room staff where at the clubs he’s been at and see how many of them are currently in roles, might give us an idea of any coaches coming with him

Pretty sure someone on here mentioned that his previous assistant has joined the spurs coaching team?

[Goody1975]

Scott Parker at Championship level

2019/20 (excluding cups and play offs)
Position 4th
Played 46
Won 23
Draw 12
Loss 11
Scored 64
Conceded 48
Points 81


2021/22 (excluding cups and play offs)
Position 2nd
Played 46
Won 25
Draw 13
Loss 8
Scored 74
Conceded 39
Points 88

[AGENT_CLARET]

Pretty sure someone on here mentioned that his previous assistant has joined the spurs coaching team?

Yes it's Matt Wells, so no chance he's coming here

[Carlos the Great]

He has to be a better option than
Bellamy .. surely we can all agree on that ?

[AGENT_CLARET]

Scott Parker at Championship level

2019/20 (excluding cups and play offs)
Position 4th
Played 46
Won 23
Draw 12
Loss 11
Scored 64
Conceded 48
Points 81


2021/22 (excluding cups and play offs)
Position 2nd
Played 46
Won 25
Draw 13
Loss 8
Scored 74
Conceded 39
Points 88

So an average of 85 points, good enough on average for at least the playoffs

[claretskeith]

He has to be a better option than
Bellamy .. surely we can all agree on that ?

Of course. I'd keep Bellamy as assistant though.

[HahaYeah]

Would be good if Parker gets on with Bellamy and can keep him on.

A couple of his staff stayed with Bournmouth when he got sacked.

[AGENT_CLARET]

Or just panicked

You need to listen to her

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[Fizzy]

Jeez! Parker’s not even confirmed by the club yet, and half of the comments about his potential are negative.
I say ‘good luck’ to him, and look forward to promotion again next season.
I mean, we could have employed Southgate!

[Silkyskills1]

The way some nutters on here are acting, I'd get it announce on the 4th. Let it go more under the radar.

Do you mean 'nutters' because they don't like the appointment. Seems a tad unfair to me.

[Stonehouse]

Love them or hate them we’ve had Coyle ,Dyche and Kompany over the last 10 or so years ,guys all who were special characters,if Parker is the next then I think we’re going to be characterless and sole less I hope I’m wrong.

[ArmchairDetective]

He has to be a better option than
Bellamy .. surely we can all agree on that ?

Oh no we can't

[Vegas Claret]

Who did you want guys.

Parker has got out of this league twice, the only other Mangers to do that in recent times are Dyche and Farke and he's at leeds.

Bellemy has no experience therfore a risk
Lampard hasn't proved anything, perhaps he didn't fancy it
RVN well he chose a 2 bit coaching role.

Even Robins and Coberan would have been a risk, but was willing to take that

As you asked, I wanted Klopp with Pep putting the cones out

[IanMcL]

Bellamy looking to Wales. His path is apparently cleared. Perhaps the Board was waiting for that piece of the jigsaw.

[TPClaret]

I seem to remember Dyche being a very underwhelming appointment at the time

[123EasyasBFC]

You may well be right Martin, my thought process is that Ruud was the man till he wasn't and we've had to go back to the drawing board.

Nothing other than speculation though

Yeah I do think they decided on RVN then united came in and Parker was the guy the liked the most from the initial interview process. I don’t believe for one second Lampard and rosenior ruled themselves out of the job

[TPClaret]

Yeah I do think they decided on RVN then united came in and Parker was the guy the liked the most from the initial interview process. I don’t believe for one second Lampard and rosenior ruled themselves out of the job

All hear say.

[HahaYeah]

I seem to remember Dyche being a very underwhelming appointment at the time

And people were very critical because he took time to get going,something he never let us forget.

We will probably have to be very patient.

[Sapperclaret73]

Pretty obvious that parker isn't our first choice but he’s still got a decent record. Better than kompany and his season in the championship went well.


Lets get behind him and the team. Trust Pace and the board to make the right decisions.