ARTICLE: Parker pens deal with the Clarets

[ClaretTony]

New head coach confirmed

See link
https://www.uptheclarets.com/parker-pen ... he-clarets

[ClaretAL]

Good news and so good to see you post it CT Onwards and upwards in more ways than one.

[ClaretTony]

Good news and so good to see you post it CT Onwards and upwards in more ways than one.

Just added some quotes

[ClaretTony]

No suggestion of how long the contract is

[Fretters]

Late announcement, obviously had to wait his turn for his audience with the King.

[taio]

Looks like a 3 year deal

[Bordeauxclaret]

No suggestion of how long the contract is

Three years.

[clarethomer]

https://youtu.be/Q8zReMQJ9O4?si=Za7rvRK028KDYL05

First interview

[100percentclaret]

All seems a bit low key

[ClaretTony]

Late announcement, obviously had to wait his turn for his audience with the King.

Nearly caught me out too - I was trying to watch a football match

[AGENT_CLARET]

Oh no, burnley007 head will blow off

[Quicknick]

Good appointment.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Really interesting that his title is head coach and not manager. Will be good to know more about the set up of the backroom staff and whether we are getting a director of football as well.

[CrosspoolClarets]

Good luck Scott, I wish him all the best and will get behind him.

This post is sponsored by a can of craft beer and a glass of Albarino.

(no, me neither)

[jdrobbo]

Welcome, Scott!

Time for us all to back the manager & the squad now.Whilst people go searching for justifiable skepticism, there’s plenty in this appointment to be very pleased with.A talented squad we have; a manager that can adopt pragmatism is a sensible call.

[Exsus]

Good luck Scott Parker.
Looking forward to a great season.

[Rick_Muller]

I have a good feeling about this.

Glad CT used the Parker Pen pun

[Bordeauxclaret]

Welcome Scott.

The Danish prank was funny while it lasted.

[Pickles]

Massive typo on the official announcement graphic. Not even amateur. "Announcement sponsonred by Football Manager." Now deleted.

[Exsus]

Really interesting that his title is head coach and not manager. Will be good to know more about the set up of the backroom staff and whether we are getting a director of football as well.

Maybe after Vincent splurging a hundred million quid on a load of players, mostly young wingers, Alan has thought, hold on a darn minute.

[ClaretAndJew]

A necessary appointment.

Speaks well but that interview almost put me to sleep.

Wish him the best though.

UTC

[AGENT_CLARET]

I've got a funny feeling one of his first signings will be Maxwell Cornet.

[DCWat]

Anything other than promotion will be seen as a failure. Not an easy target to achieve - let’s hope that he can make it a hat trick.

Probably not who many of us would have chosen, but it’s done now and he deserves our full support and a fair crack of the whip.

[IanMcL]

We are delighted to announce that Scott Parker has been appointed as the club’s new head coach.

The 43 year old arrives at Turf Moor with a proven managerial record after securing two promotions to the Premier League previously with Fulham and Bournemouth.

He also enjoyed a stellar career as a player including fifteen seasons in the Premier League and representing his country, England, as captain.

After signing his contract to become boss of Burnley he admitted he couldn’t wait to get started: “I’m really pleased to be here! I have been speaking with Burnley for some time now which has been a positive thing as I’ve now got a real feel for the people around the club.”

[RVclaret]

Sounds like he gets along with Bellamy so I do wonder if Bellamy will stay with the club, unless Wales make a move for him. Excited for the season to start now!

[ClaretTony]

I have a good feeling about this.

Glad CT used the Parker Pen pun

Now I'll be honest here and tell you that I had a different headline but someone gave me that earlier today and I just had to use it.

[gandhisflipflop]

Welcome Scott. Let’s give it our all this season utc

[LincsWoldsClaret]

Excellent news

[Gnulty]

Good guy, we'll be alright. UTC!

[ClaretTony]

Sounds like he gets along with Bellamy so I do wonder if Bellamy will stay with the club, unless Wales make a move for him. Excited for the season to start now!

They were together at West Ham from 2007 to 2009 so at least they know each other.

[warksclaret]

Good luck to Scotty. So relieved we have a manager in place. We can now get on to some serious progress with the team and start planning our season. The last 5 or 6 weeks have been so frustrating

[burnley007]

Oh no, burnley007 head will blow off

Already has.
I'm going into hiding...

[Bordeauxclaret]

Already has.
I'm going into hiding...

Excellent

[burnley007]

Can we start a sweepstake on how long he'll last?

[Pearcey]

Glad it’s all sorted and we can move on. Hoping for a great season. UTC.

[Steddyman]

Looking forwards to not signing 11 wingers this summer.

[aclaretinstevenage]

Not loaded with charisma but like any new manager appointment needs support from the fans and a bit of time to get his "style" across to the players.

It's done now time to crack on.

[CatonClaret]

Welcome Scott! Think I'm on record as saying he wouldn't have been my first choice but impressed with his initial interview and track record in this league speaks for itself. Will have my full backing and hope everyone else gets behind him! UTC

[TPClaret]

Interesting bit in the interview, how VK and Bellamy spoke to him about the championship when they joined the club

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Maybe after Vincent splurging a hundred million quid on a load of players, mostly young wingers, Alan has thought, hold on a darn minute.

Let's hope he has thought that!

[BurnleyFC]

Wishing him the very best of luck now he’s here.

[Rosehill Claret]

He's already got a park named after him in the town!

[Stonehouse]

Not loaded with charisma but like any new manager appointment needs support from the fans and a bit of time to get his "style" across to the players.

It's done now time to crack on.

My father was a toolmaker.

[warksclaret]

Can we start a sweepstake on how long he'll last?

Thats the spirit

[Quicknick]

Just listened to him in interview. He comes over very well. I don't understand some people's objection to him.

[KlyBfc]

Already has.
I'm going into hiding...

Your not on your own. Feels like the Brian Laws appointment to me for some reason. I don’t expect everyone to share this view, it’s just how I feel. I’ve never taken to him or how I’ve seen his teams play.

[martin_p]

Article approved!

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!

[burnley007]

Your not on your own. Feels like the Brian Laws appointment to me for some reason. I don’t expect everyone to share this view, it’s just how I feel. I’ve never taken to him or how I’ve seen his teams play.

He has no appeal at all.

[Tufty]

I've just been on marksandspencers.co.uk and ordered my cardigan.

ZZZZzzzzz....

[bfcjg]

He has no appeal at all.

Pot,kettle,black.