New Scott Parker Interview

[NewClaret]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fhy3OOczJ ... QgcGFya2Vy

Sorry if this has already been posted somewhere but just come across this.

A couple of things he said I’m not sure about, but on the positive side it was pleasing to hear him say the squad was high quality and dynamic.

More positive and upbeat than the ‘bumps in the road, it won’t all be fluid football’ stuff.

Maybe he’s taken a look at the squad and is feeling a bit more confident now, in which case that’s great.

[Claretnick]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fhy3OOczJ ... QgcGFya2Vy

Sorry if this has already been posted somewhere but just come across this.

A couple of things he said I’m not sure about, but on the positive side it was pleasing to hear him say the squad was high quality and dynamic.

More positive and upbeat than the ‘bumps in the road, it won’t all be fluid football’ stuff.

Maybe he’s taken a look at the squad and is feeling a bit more confident now, in which case that’s great.

I thought that was a good positive interview and video inserts. I'm not too sure what points he said that you're not sure about.
I feel better about his appointment than when it was first announced and he is coming across well imo....

[Pearcey]

As a southerner myself I’m happy to translate any bits you’re unsure about .
Thought it was a good interview to be fair. Couldn’t wait for last season to end but I’m now really excited for the next one to start.

[ClaretTony]

As a southerner myself I’m happy to translate any bits you’re unsure about .

Yes please, he’s very Cockney.

Watched this earlier today, not sure what can be picked out as not being positive.

[claretskeith]

not sure what can be picked out as not being positive.

Give it time. Give it time. They will be along shortly.

[Vegas Claret]

Enjoyed that, far more natural from him. I'm beginning to look forward to the fresh start this season

[claretskeith]

Enjoyed that, far more natural from him. I'm beginning to look forward to the fresh start this season

Yeah me too. With the news, interviews etc from the outside looking in it comes across as a happy place.

[NewClaret]

Yes please, he’s very Cockney.

Watched this earlier today, not sure what can be picked out as not being positive.

I agree, it’s much more positive than his previous ones in my view, which is why I like it.

The things I wasn’t sure about were more things he didn’t say: for example mentioning the incoming transfers - what they bring, why they were signed, etc - as a positive from the last few weeks. A few other things but won’t mention those as overall it was a much more positive and inspiring interview, I thought.

As an additional point, on the website it opened by talking about the long hours he’s working which is also an excellent point and one that goes a long way with me.

[NewClaret]

As a southerner myself I’m happy to translate any bits you’re unsure about .
Thought it was a good interview to be fair. Couldn’t wait for last season to end but I’m now really excited for the next one to start.

I’m gradually getting there but may need to take you up on that offer

[CoolClaret]

He seems a decent bloke - he's certainly his own man which I always value.

Definitely has some mannerisms sayings that I've picked up on already - when asked a leading question, after his initial response he wraps that up with, "of course there is".

Once you hear it, you'll notice it every time.

[ClaretTony]

He seems a decent bloke - he's certainly his own man which I always value.

Definitely has some mannerisms sayings that I've picked up on already - when asked a leading question, after his initial response he wraps that up with, "of course there is".

Once you hear it, you'll notice it every time.

And ‘for sure’.

[karatekid]

And ‘for sure’.

Every time I say that phrase in my head, it’s always in an Irish accent.

[ClaretTony]

Every time I say that phrase in my head, it’s always in an Irish accent.

So it is

[pushpinpussy]

Give it time. Give it time. They will be along shortly.

Disappointing he didn't have a cardigan on, but i will give him the benefit of the doubt.

[NewClaret]

And ‘for sure’.

‘In that sense’

[ArmchairDetective]

Comes across well overall. He has some regular mannerisms but most people do. Particularly when they have a camera in their face. It'll be the talking done by his team on the pitch that matters.

[ksrclaret]

Nothing whatsoever in there to be unsure about.

Pleasing to hear the interviewer reference a bubbly and good atmosphere around the place. Let's hope that Parker is slowly returning the culture of our team to where it should be.

[bpgburn]

I agree, it’s much more positive than his previous ones in my view, which is why I like it.

The things I wasn’t sure about were more things he didn’t say:

You actually said "A couple of things he said I’m not sure about..." ??

Not sure how you can be unsure of things people don't say.

Anyway, a much more assured less nervous interview. Came across in a way that he is happy with his lot now and likes what he's seen so far as opposed to staring in to the unknown 2 week back.

[Goody1975]

You actually said "A couple of things he said I’m not sure about..." ??

Not sure how you can be unsure of things people don't say.

Anyway, a much more assured less nervous interview. Came across in a way that he is happy with his lot now and likes what he's seen so far as opposed to staring in to the unknown 2 week back.

He is probably telling the squad that they all have a chance moving into the new season, after two weeks to be talking about specific players may give a negative impression to the others in the squad who play in those positions.

Best to stay generic and view the squad on what he sees leading into August, this period may be important in whether some players stay or go before September. That's not just in terms of ability but their general demeanor as to whether or not he feels they have the stomach for the fight.

[whiffa]

He seems a decent bloke - he's certainly his own man which I always value.

Definitely has some mannerisms sayings that I've picked up on already - when asked a leading question, after his initial response he wraps that up with, "of course there is".

Once you hear it, you'll notice it every time.

He says "what" instead of "that" and I find it really frustrating, sorry for mentioning it because now you'll notice it too.

[123EasyasBFC]

Other than him being very cockney, he comes across really fresh and positive. Really likeable in my eyes and a good fit for our club.

The aim will be to get a group he can count on settled sooner rather than later

[123EasyasBFC]

He seems a decent bloke - he's certainly his own man which I always value.

Definitely has some mannerisms sayings that I've picked up on already - when asked a leading question, after his initial response he wraps that up with, "of course there is".

Once you hear it, you'll notice it every time.

Almost as much as dyche starting his replies with ‘well’ and ending them with ‘by the way’ whilst scratching his head and beard.

Easy to pick up on things isn’t it, most managers have them.

[RVclaret]

Good stuff. Hope Pace and the club back him by pushing to keep some key players, if so I’m fairly confident he’ll deliver top 2.

[eastcoastclaret]

It was interesting how he crossed his arms immediately when answering the question about his time out of football, then relaxed again for the next question.

[NewClaret]

You actually said "A couple of things he said I’m not sure about..." ??

Not sure how you can be unsure of things people don't say.

Anyway, a much more assured less nervous interview. Came across in a way that he is happy with his lot now and likes what he's seen so far as opposed to staring in to the unknown 2 week back.

Fair point, it was a bit of a throwaway comment really. I posted the link because I thought it was the most positive Parker interview yet (I’ve tried not to comment much on previous ones) but when it was picked up on I reflected on what I’d said and it was better described as what he hadn’t said.

I’ll be honest, I’m underwhelmed about his appointment and his first few interviews talking about bumps in the road and not always playing fluid football didn’t exactly fill me with confidence.

This one did a bit more. Loads of things I’d have preferred him to say or talk about but overall a good interview that I was trying to praise.

[ClaretTony]

Fair point, it was a bit of a throwaway comment really. I posted the link because I thought it was the most positive Parker interview yet (I’ve tried not to comment much on previous ones) but when it was picked up on I reflected on what I’d said and it was better described as what he hadn’t said.

I’ll be honest, I’m underwhelmed about his appointment and his first few interviews talking about bumps in the road and not always playing fluid football didn’t exactly fill me with confidence.

This one did a bit more. Loads of things I’d have preferred him to say or talk about but overall a good interview that I was trying to praise.

When he spoke about not always playing fluid football, it actually impressed me. It’s what we want and need.

[bumba]

I'm really warming to him he's coming across really well and honest.

The only negative from the video was Obafemi's gut, looks like he's been to a very good all inclusive for a month!!

[bfcjg]

I'm really warming to the fact it's now about Burnley no longer about Vincent ( ohh aren't you lucky you have him/me) Kompany's Burnley.

[Tresor'sTracksuit]

We all said the same about kompany when he became manager.

[billyhamilton82]

Genuine fella who comes across really well and the more I hear him speak the more I am happy he is the manager of our club.

I think we are in safe hands.

Scott Parker's Claret and Blue Army

[NewClaret]

When he spoke about not always playing fluid football, it actually impressed me. It’s what we want and need.

Not in the Championship, in my view, Tony.

The way I see it, he’s inheriting a squad that were Champions last time they played in this division (bar 3 loanee’s and Muric now), plus about £100m of new talent as it stands.

Last time out we barely lost a game, scored a bag full, had about 70% possession every match and nearly broke a points record. The only two teams that were relegated with us last season we took 4 (should’ve been 6) and 6 points off, the latter knocking 9 past or something (accept McBurnie’s brain fart played a part in that).

So to me, we shouldn’t be going in to a single game thinking we won’t play fluid football or there’s a chance we’ll go on a losing run. That’s unless he knows all of our players that I’d consider capable of playing in the premier league (Esteve, O’Shea, Cullen, Berge, Koleosho, Odobert, Foster - I’d have previously had Muric on that list) are off. That would in fairness put a completely different complexion on those comments.

I’d like to hear him say we’ll be going all out to dominate the ball and use our attacking talent to score as many goals as possible and use all our championship winning/premier league experience to impose ourselves on teams.

I’d completely agree with his comments if he’d taken us over having survived the in the premier league. I’d also understand had he positioned his comments that we need to find different ways to win games that are not just about beautiful passing moves because we need to prepare for life in the premier league again, where outplaying teams won’t be as simple. I would get that. But I think heading in to a Championship season his comments were quite defeatist and uninspiring.

That said, it’ll be the football that ultimately does the talking and I’d be delighted to apologise for microanalysing his comments in a few months time.

[helmclaret]

The training ground looks outstanding. Must be a joy to go in there every day.

[NewClaret]

The training ground looks outstanding. Must be a joy to go in there every day.

Yep, looks superb.

[ClaretPete001]

Not in the Championship, in my view, Tony.

The way I see it, he’s inheriting a squad that were Champions last time they played in this division (bar 3 loanee’s and Muric now), plus about £100m of new talent as it stands.

Last time out we barely lost a game, scored a bag full, had about 70% possession every match and nearly broke a points record. The only two teams that were relegated with us last season we took 4 (should’ve been 6) and 6 points off, the latter knocking 9 past or something (accept McBurnie’s brain fart played a part in that).

So to me, we shouldn’t be going in to a single game thinking we won’t play fluid football or there’s a chance we’ll go on a losing run. That’s unless he knows all of our players that I’d consider capable of playing in the premier league (Esteve, O’Shea, Cullen, Berge, Koleosho, Odobert, Foster - I’d have previously had Muric on that list) are off. That would in fairness put a completely different complexion on those comments.

I’d like to hear him say we’ll be going all out to dominate the ball and use our attacking talent to score as many goals as possible and use all our championship winning/premier league experience to impose ourselves on teams.

I’d completely agree with his comments if he’d taken us over having survived the in the premier league. I’d also understand had he positioned his comments that we need to find different ways to win games that are not just about beautiful passing moves because we need to prepare for life in the premier league again, where outplaying teams won’t be as simple. I would get that. But I think heading in to a Championship season his comments were quite defeatist and uninspiring.

That said, it’ll be the football that ultimately does the talking and I’d be delighted to apologise for microanalysing his comments in a few months time.

Of course, I don't agree New me old treacle. Ultimatterly, there is no point in creating a squad that can walk the Championship and then only gets 24 points in the PL by adopting tactics that are doomed to fail against better players.

As Einstein said, 'effing up once 'appens but effing up twice doing the same fing is feckin dim init - you know wot I mean me old treacle'.

Utimaterlly you need to set certain stall art wot means you have to be 'ard to beat as well as playing some pretty football wots pleasing to the ole mince pies.

You know it makes sense! Well in footballing terms albeit less so in linguistic terms (to Northerners anyway).

[bfcjg]

The training ground looks outstanding. Must be a joy to go in there every day.

Sean Dyche was really instrumental in getting Gawthorpe ( sod all the other names it is called ) didn't he say in an interview what have you got to show for your previous time in the Premier league to the directors? and pushed for the upgrade

[burnleytom]

A coach I don’t recognise features quite prominently. Initials on t-shirt appear to be MS or NS. Looks like an older guy, but double hard

Any ideas?

[Jakubclaret]

We all said the same about kompany when he became manager.

Best thing since sliced bread. It doesn't really matter what gets said or not said if he doesn't get us competitive by winning enough games he'll get ripped to shreds without even opening his mouth.

[Hipper]

Of course, I don't agree New me old treacle. Ultimatterly, there is no point in creating a squad that can walk the Championship and then only gets 24 points in the PL by adopting tactics that are doomed to fail against better players.

As Einstein said, 'effing up once 'appens but effing up twice doing the same fing is feckin dim init - you know wot I mean me old treacle'.

Utimaterlly you need to set certain stall art wot means you have to be 'ard to beat as well as playing some pretty football wots pleasing to the ole mince pies.

You know it makes sense! Well in footballing terms albeit less so in linguistic terms (to Northerners anyway).

I agree.

Presumably the Einstein quote was via a cockney translate service. It seems better then the MK Wears one (see 'Who writes this Stuff' thread).

[ClaretTony]

Not in the Championship, in my view, Tony.

The way I see it, he’s inheriting a squad that were Champions last time they played in this division (bar 3 loanee’s and Muric now), plus about £100m of new talent as it stands.

Last time out we barely lost a game, scored a bag full, had about 70% possession every match and nearly broke a points record. The only two teams that were relegated with us last season we took 4 (should’ve been 6) and 6 points off, the latter knocking 9 past or something (accept McBurnie’s brain fart played a part in that).

So to me, we shouldn’t be going in to a single game thinking we won’t play fluid football or there’s a chance we’ll go on a losing run. That’s unless he knows all of our players that I’d consider capable of playing in the premier league (Esteve, O’Shea, Cullen, Berge, Koleosho, Odobert, Foster - I’d have previously had Muric on that list) are off. That would in fairness put a completely different complexion on those comments.

I’d like to hear him say we’ll be going all out to dominate the ball and use our attacking talent to score as many goals as possible and use all our championship winning/premier league experience to impose ourselves on teams.

I’d completely agree with his comments if he’d taken us over having survived the in the premier league. I’d also understand had he positioned his comments that we need to find different ways to win games that are not just about beautiful passing moves because we need to prepare for life in the premier league again, where outplaying teams won’t be as simple. I would get that. But I think heading in to a Championship season his comments were quite defeatist and uninspiring.

That said, it’ll be the football that ultimately does the talking and I’d be delighted to apologise for microanalysing his comments in a few months time.

You seem to have misinterpreted what he said and very definitely what I posted

[123EasyasBFC]

Not in the Championship, in my view, Tony.

The way I see it, he’s inheriting a squad that were Champions last time they played in this division (bar 3 loanee’s and Muric now), plus about £100m of new talent as it stands.

Last time out we barely lost a game, scored a bag full, had about 70% possession every match and nearly broke a points record. The only two teams that were relegated with us last season we took 4 (should’ve been 6) and 6 points off, the latter knocking 9 past or something (accept McBurnie’s brain fart played a part in that).

So to me, we shouldn’t be going in to a single game thinking we won’t play fluid football or there’s a chance we’ll go on a losing run. That’s unless he knows all of our players that I’d consider capable of playing in the premier league (Esteve, O’Shea, Cullen, Berge, Koleosho, Odobert, Foster - I’d have previously had Muric on that list) are off. That would in fairness put a completely different complexion on those comments.

I’d like to hear him say we’ll be going all out to dominate the ball and use our attacking talent to score as many goals as possible and use all our championship winning/premier league experience to impose ourselves on teams.

I’d completely agree with his comments if he’d taken us over having survived the in the premier league. I’d also understand had he positioned his comments that we need to find different ways to win games that are not just about beautiful passing moves because we need to prepare for life in the premier league again, where outplaying teams won’t be as simple. I would get that. But I think heading in to a Championship season his comments were quite defeatist and uninspiring.

That said, it’ll be the football that ultimately does the talking and I’d be delighted to apologise for microanalysing his comments in a few months time.

Really don’t think a video about his first 2 weeks at the club is really that deep to be talking about the finer details on how his team will set up.

Imagine the stick he would get if after 2 weeks he was talking about his team is going to play beautiful football and dominate the ball

[burnmark]

A coach I don’t recognise features quite prominently. Initials on t-shirt appear to be MS or NS. Looks like an older guy, but double hard

Any ideas?

Mark Sertori.

https://trainingground.guru/articles/ma ... at-burnley

[123EasyasBFC]

Looks like fabrice muamba is helping out with the first team coaching to this season

[Colburn_Claret]

Good interview, nothing startling, but he looks comfortable in the spotlight which means he must be happy with the way things are going.
There will unfortunately, be comparisons made against our former manager, which would be unfair on SP. He needs to be his own man, and play his own game. I think he's inherited an exceptional squad, IF we can keep the main players, but I don't care if we lose more than 5 games, couldn't careless if we don't break records. All that matters is we go back up.

[dougcollins]

Every time I say that phrase in my head, it’s always in an Irish accent.

Always Dutch for me.

[dougcollins]

I'm really warming to him he's coming across really well and honest.

The only negative from the video was Obafemi's gut, looks like he's been to a very good all inclusive for a month!!

Appears to be someone who's not @rsed about being a footballer.

[burnleytom]

Mark Sertori.

https://trainingground.guru/articles/ma ... at-burnley

Good spot. I thought he had left quite soon after joining, but now you mention it, can’t think where I thought he had gone!

[NewClaret]

Of course, I don't agree New me old treacle. Ultimatterly, there is no point in creating a squad that can walk the Championship and then only gets 24 points in the PL by adopting tactics that are doomed to fail against better players.

As Einstein said, 'effing up once 'appens but effing up twice doing the same fing is feckin dim init - you know wot I mean me old treacle'.

Utimaterlly you need to set certain stall art wot means you have to be 'ard to beat as well as playing some pretty football wots pleasing to the ole mince pies.

You know it makes sense! Well in footballing terms albeit less so in linguistic terms (to Northerners anyway).

I agree with that the in the main, although I would say that one failed attempt doesn’t necessarily mean a second would be unsuccessful with a better base of core players (players like Assignon & Esteve from the start).

But had he said “I want to adopt a style that I feel can get us promoted but also lay the groundwork for being successful in the premier league” then I’d have wholeheartedly agreed. It’s something everyone wants to hear.

What he said came across far more negative to me but maybe a misinterpretation thing as others have said. He’s sounding more positive now after working with the team, which is the positive.

[burnmark]

Appears to be someone who's not @rsed about being a footballer.

Is it not just his build/somatotype?

I remember my cousin saying he was at a house party one summer at which Tim Bresnan was there (a cricketer who got a few gentle reminders from the crowd about his ‘portly’ nature!). Bresnan took his shirt off due to the weather, and my cousin said he was absolutely ‘ripped’ with extremely defined abdominal and pectoral muscles.

[dougcollins]

Is it not just his build/somatotype?

I remember my cousin saying he was at a house party one summer at which Tim Bresnan was there (a cricketer who got a few gentle reminders from the crowd about his ‘portly’ nature!). Bresnan took his shirt off due to the weather, and my cousin said he was absolutely ‘ripped’ with extremely defined abdominal and pectoral muscles.

I was probably referring more to his general behaviour, like in his time at Millwall.

[taio]

I agree with that the in the main, although I would say that one failed attempt doesn’t necessarily mean a second would be unsuccessful with a better base of core players (players like Assignon & Esteve from the start).

But had he said “I want to adopt a style that I feel can get us promoted but also lay the groundwork for being successful in the premier league” then I’d have wholeheartedly agreed. It’s something everyone wants to hear.

What he said came across far more negative to me but maybe a misinterpretation thing as others have said. He’s sounding more positive now after working with the team, which is the positive.

Unsurprisingly, there's something about trying to manage expectations.