Parker pre match v WBA

[Vegas Claret]

due to start now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKCR5ERAStY

[ClaretAL]

Thanks Vegas, unfortunately I cant watch it at work, any takeaways from it?

[BigChaCha]

I feel much happier after that interview with his answers. He seems more aware than many gave him credit for on the attacking side needing to be improved and he was asked some probing questions for a change, especially about Koleosho being better on the left which he agreed with!

[fidelcastro]

I feel much happier after that interview with his answers. He seems more aware than many gave him credit for on the attacking side needing to be improved and he was asked some probing questions for a change, especially about Koleosho being better on the left which he agreed with!

It was a strange one that. I'm sure he said he saw him as a left sided player, but the dynamics of the team meant he was having to play on the right for now!

[Jakubs Tash]

I feel much happier after that interview with his answers. He seems more aware than many gave him credit for on the attacking side needing to be improved

To quote a previous Burnley manager who loved a saying, a blind man on a galloping horse can see that!

[boatshed bill]

It was a strange one that. I'm sure he said he saw him as a left sided player, but the dynamics of the team meant he was having to play on the right for now!

Because Anthony can only play left wing isn't it?

[summitclaret]

It was a strange one that. I'm sure he said he saw him as a left sided player, but the dynamics of the team meant he was having to play on the right for now!

This is a ridiculous state of affairs and enough to question his fitness to be a manager. We can't create or score and he hasn't yet tried something that could help. More stubborn the VK and that really is saying something.

[boatshed bill]

The questioners are almost answering their own questions.

[Milltown1882]

Most fire he’s shown in a press conference so far and probably the first time this season he’s actually been given some proper questions that fans are asking and he faced them well.

[summitclaret]

Not only is it crazy, he has seriously devalued what was one of our best assets when we are in massive debt. Can't see Pace being happy if what Scotty said is accurately quoted above.

[fidelcastro]

Because Anthony can only play left wing isn't it?

Possibly, but why does Anthony have to play regardless?

Surely we could play Sarmiento wide right in order to accommodate Koleosho on the left, for example?

[RVclaret]

Possibly, but why does Anthony have to play regardless?

Surely we could play Sarmiento wide right in order to accommodate Koleosho on the left, for example?

He specifically said Sarmiento has had several international trips where he’s arrived back on the Friday before a game, making him unselectable for the first 11, and then further to that, recently suffered an injury - so I’m not sure it’s entirely fair at this stage (plus in between that, Anthony has actually scored and assisted).

[boatshed bill]

Possibly, but why does Anthony have to play regardless?

Surely we could play Sarmiento wide right in order to accommodate Koleosho on the left, for example?

I would hope so, but SP alluded to Sarmiento's international breaks and injury; perhaps if Sarmiento is available regularly he'd be in the side ahead of Anthony.

RV beat me to it

[fidelcastro]

He specifically said Sarmiento has had several international trips where he’s arrived back on the Friday before a game, making him unselectable for the first 11, and then further to that, recently suffered an injury - so I’m not sure it’s entirely fair at this stage (plus in between that, Anthony has actually scored and assisted).

It makes you wonder why he bothered signing him then, but yes, he obviously can't start if he's injured.

Anthony has been very hit and miss so far, and to think it wasn't that long ago that we were bemoaning the squad was stockpiled with wingers.

It's a very strange state of affairs, but there's still time to put it right if we sign the right players.

[boatshed bill]

It makes you wonder why he bothered signing him then, but yes, he obviously can't start if he's injured.

Anthony has been very hit and miss so far, and to think it wasn't that long ago that we were bemoaning the squad was stockpiled with wingers.

It's a very strange state of affairs, but there's still time to put it right if we sign the right players.

I'd play with just Koleosho switching wings at will if we could play 2 up front centrally.

[fidelcastro]

I'd play with just Koleosho switching wings at will if we could play 2 up front centrally.

Who would you play on the other side?

Surely, someone would have to swap with him?

[The Shire Claret]

I think something that needs noting from this particular presser is that he made it very clear that everyone here now wants to play for Burnley FC and be successful with us

He also made it very clear that it wasn't the case in fact 'the complete opposite' when he came in...

The man has been given a very tough hand and although we need to get the ball in the back of the net I do believe he's dedicated and I think he will get there

UTC

[Taffy on the wing]

Because Anthony can only play left wing isn't it?

......& he's making a pig's ear of that!

[willsclarets]

Tresor disappeared off the injury update list again, so no idea if he's still 'close'. He's been on grass longer than your average cow.

[Silkyskills1]

No mention of MT again. It really is the hope that kills you. If he isn't fit enough by now to take some part in a game of football then even I must agree that there is another plan afoot for him.
Other than that every question and answer perfectly moulded allowing the manager to go off on a gentle ramble. Not quite Henry V before the Battle of Harfleur. Never mind though.

[dougcollins]

Tresor disappeared off the injury update list again, so no idea if he's still 'close'. He's been on grass longer than your average cow.

Longer than your average Dutch beatnik.

[jojomk1]

I think something that needs noting from this particular presser is that he made it very clear that everyone here now wants to play for Burnley FC and be successful with us

He also made it very clear that it wasn't the case in fact 'the complete opposite' when he came in...

The man has been given a very tough hand and although we need to get the ball in the back of the net I do believe he's dedicated and I think he will get there

UTC

Seems to be blaming everyone, and everything but himself

There is certainly an element of truth in what he inherited but he has brought in some of his "own" players and decides the tactics

[NewClaret]

He specifically said Sarmiento has had several international trips where he’s arrived back on the Friday before a game, making him unselectable for the first 11, and then further to that, recently suffered an injury - so I’m not sure it’s entirely fair at this stage (plus in between that, Anthony has actually scored and assisted).

Spot on RV.

I will admit to being quite unimpressed with Anthony, but in that context to Sarmiento, you can understand why he’s playing where he is.

He also sounded like he’s planning on playing Sarmiento somewhere in that line now, maybe centrally (?) which is reassuring to hear?

[dougcollins]

He really rates Anthony, he's a 'first on the list' type player for SP.

[The Shire Claret]

Seems to be blaming everyone, and everything but himself

There is certainly an element of truth in what he inherited but he has brought in some of his "own" players and decides the tactics

Pretty sure he took responsibility but I think he's just being honest

Can't say otherwise at this stage for me

[hoosier-daddy]

Tresor disappeared off the injury update list again, so no idea if he's still 'close'. He's been on grass longer than your average cow.

I'm sure someone on here posted "2 weeks" when they asked someone at a recent meeting when he'd be seen. Not sure if it was the FAB meeting but that was 4 weeks ago.

[boatshed bill]

Who would you play on the other side?

Surely, someone would have to swap with him?

Either full back pushing up, on the opposite side.

[Dark Cloud]

Because Anthony can only play left wing isn't it?

Then leave him out the team.

[HahaYeah]

Best presser yet and I'm 100% behind him.

[Stonehouse]

I think something that needs noting from this particular presser is that he made it very clear that everyone here now wants to play for Burnley FC and be successful with us

He also made it very clear that it wasn't the case in fact 'the complete opposite' when he came in...

The man has been given a very tough hand and although we need to get the ball in the back of the net I do believe he's dedicated and I think he will get there

UTC

I think whatever the situation is he’d have to say everyone wants to play for the club ,if he’d have said the opposite this board would be in meltdown trying to work out who the rotten apples were.( By the way that’s not a criticism of SP it’s just stating the obvious)

[Woonderbah]

He also sounded like he’s planning on playing Sarmiento somewhere in that line now, maybe centrally (?) which is reassuring to hear?

I was wondering the same thing that Sarmiento could be that missing spark with a wandering role behind a front two.. would definitely give us a more attacking dimension and he seems comfortable with both feet

[CatonClaret]

Think he came across brilliantly there to be honest. Great to see some passion and fire too. Don’t think anyone can/should have any real arguments with what he’s said either.

I really didn’t want Parker but I don’t think there’s really anyone who would have been able to do much more than he has with the current circumstances and mitigating factors which he’s pointed out. Unfortunately it feels like people are already at a stage where they want to pounce on every word to beat him with it.

Hopefully a good result tomorrow and Sunday to dampen some of the nonsense! UTC

[TheFamilyCat]

I think something that needs noting from this particular presser is that he made it very clear that everyone here now wants to play for Burnley FC and be successful with us

He also made it very clear that it wasn't the case in fact 'the complete opposite' when he came in...

The man has been given a very tough hand and although we need to get the ball in the back of the net I do believe he's dedicated and I think he will get there

UTC

Obviously it's easier said than done but if he knew the players wanted to leave he'd have done himself a big favour by getting them shipped out before the last week of the window.

[alwaysaclaret]

Seems to be blaming everyone, and everything but himself

There is certainly an element of truth in what he inherited but he has brought in some of his "own" players and decides the tactics

Has to be pace to blame for giving vk such a free hand to sign the amount of player's he did, which has ultimately led to the subsequent firesale, it's clear that there was no structure or realistic plan with any of it.
Consequently we're left with players that are simply not good enough to get us back up basically.

[Hbclaret007]

Why aren't we scoring from corners. We had 16 against QPR. Surely that's something to work on in training?

[fidelcastro]

Either full back pushing up, on the opposite side.

And when the team counters?

I really don't think that's a realistic tactic.

[ecc]

I think something that needs noting from this particular presser is that he made it very clear that everyone here now wants to play for Burnley FC and be successful with us

He also made it very clear that it wasn't the case in fact 'the complete opposite' when he came in...


UTC

Absolutely agree. I may well be wrong but I think it might be the first time he's said that.

[agreenwood]

That’s the most articulate and straightforward interview he’s given since he arrived.

It doesn’t mean we’re going to get any better going forward, but you can’t doubt his intentions or the fact that he seems like a genuine enough fella.

[CrosspoolClarets]

Interesting listen but unhelpful were the underarm deliveries to him - the question on Koleosho was almost apologetic whereas I would have asked it as “if your team are struggling to score and we all accept Luca is better on the left, is it not logical to try him there, for some or all of a game, to see if it makes a difference, and in not doing so, is that goalless match a result of your choices?”.

Similarly, after the 70%-80% of training time is in trying to score, the question should have then been “Fulham, Bournemouth and now Burnley fans all observe your teams can play with a very solid defensive framework, is that making it too easy for opposing teams to defend against us and is there a time to loosen the handbrake, for some or all of a game?”.

I don’t like to tell reporters how to do their jobs, and some degree of mutual respect with the club is clearly needed, but I’m not sure it helps any of us that they come across so subservient. I’m not sure it helps Scott either. This can be his moment to win over the fan’s backing, as seen by some posts above, so the more direct the better.

[mickleoverclaret]

Spoke very well I thought. Let's hope some of that fire comes across on the pitch tomorrow. UTC

[Wokingclaret]

Some jumper is that

[boatshed bill]

And when the team counters?

I really don't think that's a realistic tactic.

Think back to Trippier or Ward, we were braver then. Overlapping fullbacks are the answer

[CatonClaret]

Interesting listen but unhelpful were the underarm deliveries to him - the question on Koleosho was almost apologetic whereas I would have asked it as “if your team are struggling to score and we all accept Luca is better on the left, is it not logical to try him there, for some or all of a game, to see if it makes a difference, and in not doing so, is that goalless match a result of your choices?”.

Similarly, after the 70%-80% of training time is in trying to score, the question should have then been “Fulham, Bournemouth and now Burnley fans all observe your teams can play with a very solid defensive framework, is that making it too easy for opposing teams to defend against us and is there a time to loosen the handbrake, for some or all of a game?”.

I don’t like to tell reporters how to do their jobs, and some degree of mutual respect with the club is clearly needed, but I’m not sure it helps any of us that they come across so subservient. I’m not sure it helps Scott either. This can be his moment to win over the fan’s backing, as seen by some posts above, so the more direct the better.

It’s 13 games in with 2 different squads, lots of injuries and a hell of a lot of other contributing factors. The reporters asked questions and got answers I wouldn’t have expected at this stage from Parker. He’s clearly aware of what’s needed and when people have set agendas this early, I don’t know what more you’d expect for him “to win over the fans backing”?

[Stonehouse]

No ones mentioned he’s had his haircut.

[Mattster]

Possibly, but why does Anthony have to play regardless?

Because Anthony is Parker's favourite and so he gets to play on his favoured wing even if it knocks tens of millions off the value of our best winger.

[Goliath]

Fair play. Brilliant interview.

[Swizzlestick]

Bit of fire, good to see. Especially after looking so shell shocked post Millwall. Needs to transmit some of that fire on to the pitch now.

[Nonayforever]

Good interview. Good questions for a change & good answers .
Scott is growing on me as a person but needs to show a bit more before he grows on me as a manager.
I have no doubt he will do that.

[bfcjg]

I think he was she'll shocked after Sunday like us all, he though has the power to do something about it, let's hope he does, I feel more confident after the interview though.

[louieollie]

Can't help but actually like the bloke and with that I really want him to be a success and to build a team we can relate to, but I don't half wish the scripted interview questions could be binned and a cheeky fan snook in and asked the questions we all want to ask............yeah I know if Carlsberg