Scott Parker EXCLUSIVE: Fulham interim boss says he’s a ‘realist’ as struggling Cottagers battle for Premier League survival

Scott Parker EXCLUSIVE: Fulham interim boss says he’s a ‘realist’ as struggling Cottagers battle for Premier League survival
Fulham interim boss Scott Parker says he is a “realist” and has accepted the Premier League strugglers are unlikely to avoid relegation to the second tier this season.The former England midfielder, who hung up his boots while on Fulham’s books in June 2017, has stepped up from his first-team coaching role to take over the reins at Craven Cottage until the end of season following Claudio Ranieri’s sacking.Scott Parker has stepped up from his first-team coaching role at Fulham to become interim boss following Claudio Ranieri’s sacking2
Scott Parker has stepped up from his first-team coaching role at Fulham to become interim boss following Claudio Ranieri’s sacking
The Italian was in charge for just 106 days, winning only three of his 17 games as manager.As a result the Cottagers now lie ten points adrift of safety with 10 games to go, with a return to the Championship looking all the more likely by the day.Parker, who has also worked as Spurs’ Under-18’s head coach, admits he has a daunting task ahead of him but has promised Fulham fans that the club will quickly get into a “better place.”Speaking exclusively to talkSPORT, he said: “I’m a realist and I understand the situation we’re in. I’ve been here as a player [for West Ham and Fulham] and got relegated.Parker was the head coach of Tottenham’s Under-18s before leaving to join Fulham’s backroom team last summer2
Parker was the head coach of Tottenham’s Under-18s before leaving to join Fulham’s backroom team last summer
“I’ve been in football a long time. I’m under no illusions as to how tough this is going to be.“It’s time for us to take a deep breath, regroup and take our time. It’s not going to happen overnight.“We’ve got some really good players and we shouldn’t be in the position we’re in – but we are.”He continued: “It’s been really tough for everyone over these last few months and the players have struggled to deal with setback after setback, that’s only natural.“At the end of the day we’re competing in the best league in the world, so mistakes are capitalised on and you get punished.“What I’ve got to do as the leader of this group is make it clear to the squad over the coming days and weeks is what exactly I expect from them, as well as the board and most importantly the fans.

FULHAM'S REMAINING FIXTURES

March 3 – Chelsea (H)March 9 – Leicester (A)March 17 – Liverpool (H)March 30 – Manchester City (H)April 6 – Watford (A)April 13 – Everton (H)April 20 – Bournemouth (A)April 27 – Cardiff (H)May 4 – Wolves (A)May 12 – Newcastle (H)“If I can effectively transmit that message and they can follow it, then what I can promise is that we’ll be in a better place than where we are now.”Parker is being thrown in the deep end, well and truly.The 38-year-old’s first game in charge is the small matter of a west London derby against Chelsea, who beat Tottenham on Wednesday night, at Craven Cottage this weekend.Things don’t get much easier next Saturday when they travel to Leicester in what will be Brendan Rodgers’ first home game as Foxes manager.Title-chasing Liverpool then visit the Cottage on March 17, before they entertain Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City following the completion of the international break. Parker is under no illusions as to how big the task in front of him is, which begins when the Blues come to town on Sunday.“We’re playing against a top class team, so it’s going to be difficult,” he said.“This is the type of game though that a lot of the lads have been working towards for so many years following a huge battle to get out of the Championship.“I want them to go out and express their quality and play with some freedom.“They need to embrace the occasion and give absolutely everything they have got in them – that’s the least the supporters deserve to see.”

Oliver Skipp ended up being in 21 matchday squad for Spurs this season

Christian Pulisic backs Chelsea to 'work things out' as Blues slump to four successive away defeats. Christian Pulisic has backed Chelsea to get out the slump they find themselves in by
Christian Pulisic backs Chelsea to 'work things out' as Blues
hollywoodadviser.com/christian-pulisic-backs-chelsea-to-work-things-out-as-blues-slump-to-four-successive-away-defeats/
PUL TOGETHER Chelsea signed the 20-year-old for £58million in the January transfer window and loaned him back to Borussia Dortmund until the end of the season Christian Pulisic has backed Chelsea to get out the slump they find themselves in by the time he arrives at Stamford Bridge this summer.
This cold case will be the first to test genetic genealogy in

De Gea has kept 100 clean sheets for Man United

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has expressed sympathy with Thierry Henry after he was suspended by Monaco. The Ligue 1 strugglers announced on Thursday that Henry has been stood down as head coach after just three months in charge.
Guardiola sorry for suspended Henry - AS.com


Liverpool's Alisson is BETTER than Brazil rival Ederson

Sterling during his time in Liverpool’s academy

Mo Salah was once again highly praised by his manager Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-0 on Sunday.. The 26-year-old smashed home his team's second goal at Anfield as the Reds earned a momentous victory in their pursuit of the Premier League title.
Klopp insists Liverpool aren't relying on Salah's goals this

Chalobah was clearly brought down inside the penalty area

Arsenal vs Rennes live stream FREE: Watch Europa League 2019 match without paying a penny. TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news .
Arsenal Matches Live Stream - totalsportek.com

But the despair was soon replaced by delight as John Carew helped William celebrate

Tottenham sent a message to their title rivals with a gritty 1-0 victory away at Crystal Palace. A first Premier League goal for Juan Foyth proved decisive as a below-par Spurs went level on
Tottenham player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Juan Foyth scores

Origi in action for Liverpool against Watford on Wednesday night

There was pandemonium at Ilasa-Ekiti in Ekiti state yesterday as a young man chopped off the head of his girlfriend with Cutlass. The victim who was said to be a very young lady, and of the same tribe with her suspected assailant was attacked beside a stream where she had gone to fetch water with […]
'Liverpool have been playing too SAFE - where has Shaqiri

Icardi has won the Capocannoniere – Serie A’s Golden Boot – twice for Inter, the first coming in 2015 and the second in 2018

Harry Kane injury: Jan Vertonghen calls on Spurs' fringe players to step up now the striker is sidelined. Kane as wellas Moussa Sissoko were both withdrawn in Tottenham's 1-0 defeat to
Harry Kane, Jan Vertonghen and Davinson Sanchez back in

Oxlade-Chamberlain’s injury ruled him out of the Champions League final and the World Cup
Manchester United transfer news: Fans think they have proof

Diego Godin is thrown into the air by his Atletico Madrid team-mates after his final home match for the club

Manchester United could face decade of doom, says Cardiff manager Neil Warnock - but they will rise again Cardiff manager Neil Warnock believes Manchester United will not return to the pinnacle
Manchester United news: Everything Sir Alex Ferguson

Deeney was forced to disable comments on his Instagram after receiving abuse

Study names Liverpool as Premier League's 'most disliked' team ahead of Spurs givemesport.com; Tottenham transfer news: Spurs to launch£80million double raid for Bournemouth stars Callum Wilson and David Brooks-reports talkSPORT; Should Tottenham start Fernando Llorente or Harry Kane in the final? hotspurhq.com
Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils OUT of the race

The final League One table for the 2018/19 season

Liverpool team news: Predicted 4-3-3 line up vs Tottenham - Firmino to start, Keita out; But Kane's inclusion will likely come at the expense of semi-final hat-trick hero Lucas Moura. Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will captain Tottenham in front of the 68,000 capacity crowd at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Lloris rested, big Kane decision - Tottenham team news and

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain won Goal of the Season

Manchester United have not been put off by Leicester City's sky high asking price for Harry Maguire. a bid in excess of £80m is expected to be enough to lure him to Old Trafford.
Manchester City transfer news: Harry Maguire wanted by Pep

Sheffield United have been on a remarkable journey over the past three years

Manchester United 'agree' £86m huge striker deal as Liverpool transfer deal could see them 'on top for ten years' and Arsenal and United chase Real Madrid star - Premier League rumours
When the Premier League transfer window opens and key dates

Eze sat down for an exclusive interview with talkSPORT.com at QPR’s training ground

Transfer news LIVE: Latest updates from Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal. The January transfer window is fast approaching, with Jose Mourinho tipped to be a big mover

No comments:

Post a Comment