Scott Parker

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Must say regardless of playing style and the chairman selling most of his pre season team the guy is doing a great job so far.

Might not be the prettiest football but he is getting results in what must be incredibly difficult circumstances and he deserves a bit more respect for the job he’s done so far.

Well done Scott.

[Robbo1882]

I wouldn't say he's doing a "great job" I would says he's doing a good job and feel comfortable with him in charge, but we'll have a lot better understanding of where we are come December.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

I wouldn't say he's doing a "great job" I would says he's doing a good job and feel comfortable with him in charge, but we'll have a lot better understanding of where we are come December.

Just think that given all the upheaval he’s doing a lot better than could be expected really. It’s going to take a full season before we see a team playing the way he wants it to really. He’s had to change the whole culture and team , he’s had someone in the background scrambling around paying off Wonga with most of his first team, hats off for that.

[Row x]

Must say regardless of playing style and the chairman selling most of his pre season team the guy is doing a great job so far.

Might not be the prettiest football but he is getting results in what must be incredibly difficult circumstances and he deserves a bit more respect for the job he’s done so far.

Well done Scott.

What do you think of his choice of captain?

[TheFamilyCat]

How can you think he's doing a great job when he keeps picking Josh Brownhill, who you described as:

If he put as much effort into his game that he does to his haircut and eyebrows the guy would be a world beater.

I can’t remember a poorer captain for Burnley. Best he keeps away from statements and just continues to be anonymous running around.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

How can you think he's doing a great job when he keeps picking Josh Brownhill, who you described as:

He’s working with what’s he given, if and when we are promoted I’m hoping there are upgrades throughout the team, hopefully not funded by exorbitant credit.

[equinox]

He’s working with what’s he given, if and when we are promoted I’m hoping there are upgrades throughout the team, hopefully not funded by exorbitant credit.

How would you like these 'upgrades' to be funded?

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

How would you like these 'upgrades' to be funded?

Alan’s wonga card hopefully

[TheFamilyCat]

He’s working with what’s he given, if and when we are promoted I’m hoping there are upgrades throughout the team, hopefully not funded by exorbitant credit.

He picked him ahead of Laurent and arguably Hanninal (who could have player a deeper role to allow Flemming to play).

He is also his captain.

He picks him through choice, not necessity.

[pushpinpussy]

No proper Burnley fan can have anything negative to say about the start we have had under SP.

[equinox]

Alan’s wonga card hopefully

Ah, not yours then?

[gtclaret]

He picked him ahead of Laurent and arguably Hanninal (who could have player a deeper role to allow Flemming to play).

He is also his captain.

He picks him through choice, not necessity.

Flemming was left on the bench due to his lack of playing time.When he's up to speed he will start.Parker selected to best team available.I agree with the OP that Parker is doing a superb job uto now and I don't believe any manager could have done better

[TheFamilyCat]

Flemming was left on the bench due to his lack of playing time.When he's up to speed he will start.Parker selected to best team available.I agree with the OP that Parker is doing a superb job uto now and I don't believe any manager could have done better

I agree with the OP too (on Parker) but his opinion of his team selection is completely at odds with thinking he is doing a good job.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

I agree with the OP too (on Parker) but his opinion of his team selection is completely at odds with thinking he is doing a good job.

Not really, like any job there are people who go under the radar and contribute very little but just coast along.

Two relegations in four years tells its own story. Best to keep quiet and show your worth on the pitch I would say.

Even Kompany dropped him last season.

[TheFamilyCat]

Not really, like any job there are people who go under the radar and contribute very little but just coast along.

Two relegations in four years tells its own story. Best to keep quiet and show your worth on the pitch I would say.

Even Kompany dropped him last season.

So Parker is allowing Brownhill to coast along and contribute nothing (other than 3 'tap ins' in 6) but is doing a great job? Sounds like gross negligence to me.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

So Parker is allowing Brownhill to coast along and contribute nothing (other than 3 'tap ins' in 6) but is doing a great job? Sounds like gross negligence to me.

Anyhow he’s on the tv tomorrow night so he can do his best Stevie G impression to shove it down my throat, looking forward to it.

[Dark Cloud]

Parker is doing extremely well, although it's fair to say that having been dealt a really poor hand when his team was ripped apart after the first two games, he was then given a more than decent lifeline by us very quickly bringing in some good looking replacements. That said, all new teams need time to work together and to gel and that's going fairly well I'd say.
Regarding his team selection on Saturday: He had (imo) very little leeway because Humphreys was obviously suspended and Roberts injured, so nothing he could do there and the others had been part of an extremely tough away win at a perceived major rival which again limited his options, even if he had wanted to make changes.

[LincsWoldsClaret]

Best start to a season for 20 years - some still moan

[gtclaret]

Also we must remember to look at the tough fixtures we've had,Luton, Sunderland, Blackburn and Leeds,and we still have 13 points from 18.

[ecc]

Best start to a season for 20 years - some still moan

It's human nature. Some people will always moan. Sad fact of life.

[ClaretCliff]

It's human nature. Some people will always moan. Sad fact of life.

That’s true - but why do they all have to post on here :(

[NewClaret]

Best start to a season for 20 years - some still moan

Is that a true or a guesstimate?

[LincsWoldsClaret]

Is that a true or a guesstimate?

Best since 2001/2

[BurnleyFC]

He’s far more likeable than I thought he was going to be.

[NewClaret]

Best since 2001/2

Wow! Didn’t know that. Impressive stat.

[NewClaret]

He’s far more likeable than I thought he was going to be.

I’m not going to comment too much, yet.

It’s a long season and far to early to heap praise or give any criticism whatsoever.

But I’d definitely say he’s come across so well and much better than I expected since coming in. Being straight-talking and getting involved in the community aspects goes a long way with fans.

[Oshkoshclaret]

He's done incredibly well.

13 points from 6 tough fixtures is a fantastic return, given the circumstances he was operating in.

And I've been very impressed by how he's conducted himself in interviews. Honest, experienced and well spoken.

[Andingle]

He comes across very well in certain moments.

[IanMcL]

Brownhill should not be underestimated. His contribution is huge. Several prem clubs want him. Largely unsung job, apart from his great engine enabling him to get forward and score occasionally.

[Oshkoshclaret]

My take is that Brownhill has the engine and positioning sense of Lampard, and the feet of Gifton Noel Williams

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Solid start even after the upheaval before deadline day. Looking forward to the players gelling together plus the likes of Ramsey, Redmomd and Tresor to return.

[Zom Zom]

My take is that Brownhill has the engine and positioning sense of Lampard, and the feet of Gifton Noel Williams

LOL!
I logged in to acknowledge that. Made me chuckle, thanks!

[Culmclaret]

There seems to have been far more concentration on our struggles going forward than on our excellent defensive record with only four goals conceded in six games.

[clarets1978]

So Parker is allowing Brownhill to coast along and contribute nothing (other than 3 'tap ins' in 6) but is doing a great job? Sounds like gross negligence to me.

Saturdays goal was a 'tap in'??

[warksclaret]

Lets stop knocking Parker-he was knew to our club, went on the pre-season overseas camp to get to know his team and work with them, then sees a huge exit including some of our best players. He has stayed positive, created the basis of a new team and given us the best points tally start in 20 years. At the same time he is very transparent, speaks the truth, and has recreated a great spirit in the camp. I dread what it would be like had VK stayed

[evensteadiereddie]

You were doing well until that last pointless sentence.

[Lord Beamish]

He has lovely hair.

[Quicknick]

Lets stop knocking Parker-he was knew to our club, went on the pre-season overseas camp to get to know his team and work with them, then sees a huge exit including some of our best players. He has stayed positive, created the basis of a new team and given us the best points tally start in 20 years. At the same time he is very transparent, speaks the truth, and has recreated a great spirit in the camp. I dread what it would be like had VK stayed

I agree with your assessment of him, but is anyone actually knocking him, Warks?

[CrosspoolClarets]

We have dropped points only to the division’s wonder goal of the month and away to the then leaders when we didn’t have a team and every player was fed up and many were trying to leave.

That’s outstanding when we consider the away wins were away to Leeds and Luton.

I’m not going to split hairs about Parker when that is his record. He is doing fine.

[warksclaret]

I agree with your assessment of him, but is anyone actually knocking him, Warks?

Not openly knocking him, but several have raised questions on this post and others over his selections , style of play,choice of captain. Generally he is winning many over with his openness, transparency, and the way he has been conducting himself and getting the team onside. When you see the position we were in 7-10 days before the window closed then I feel he has done miracles-but accept he will be more fairly judged in May

[fatboy47]

Lets stop knocking Parker

He's just about the most un-knocked Burnley manager since Harry Potts ffs.

[TheFamilyCat]

Saturdays goal was a 'tap in'??

Ask Superjohnnyfrancis, they were his words.

[scamander]

My take is that Brownhill has the engine and positioning sense of Lampard, and the feet of Gifton Noel Williams

I'd say it was his decision making which is his main weakness. In the final third he'll often attempt a pass which isn't on or a wild shot which relieves the opponent of all the pressure we have been trying to put in place. Or a pointless foul. His finishing has improved thisxseason with some nice goals and I think the box to box type suits him.

Decision making is possibly one of the more overlooked differentials when considering what makes a Premier League player vs one who doesn't (or at any level).

[Im_not_Robbie_Blake]

Parker - excellent so far
Brownhill - I gave him 9/10 on Saturday. Superb captaincy too!

It's all really positive!

[Buxtonclaret]

I wasn't going to moan but. . . . what the hell.
I honestly reckon SP should straighten his tie.

[Claret Toni]

I'd say it was his decision making which is his main weakness.

I've not been overly impressed with his free kicks, but he does win the ball back well - usually interceptions from reading the game.

[Claret Toni]

I wasn't going to moan but. . . . what the hell.
I honestly reckon SP should straighten his tie.

..and the Burnley twang isn't quite there yet.