just announced honest
Heard it Parker takes over
thank goodness for that. Totally wrong appointment.
Lets hope we can at least feel some pride on Sunday. Will be interesting to see who Parker selects. Have a feeling Cairney will be back in the middle.
No experience as a manager, has been an assistant to the two who were dismissed. This just has to be a success!
Parker Appointed Caretaker Manager
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Fulham Football Club Chairman Shahid Khan today named Scott Parker as Caretaker Manager, replacing Claudio Ranieri.
Khan released this statement following his conversation with Ranieri:
"Following our discussion this afternoon, Claudio Ranieri agreed to my decision that a change was in the best interest of everyone. No surprise to me, Claudio was a perfect gentleman, as always. Claudio's tenure at Fulham didn't produce the outcome we anticipated and needed when I appointed him as Manager in November, but be assured he is not solely to blame for the position we are in today.
"Claudio walked into a difficult situation, inheriting a side that gained only one point in its prior eight matches, and he provided an immediate boost by leading our Club to nine points in his first eight matches as Manager. Though we were unable to maintain that pace thereafter, I am grateful for his effort. Claudio leaves Fulham as our friend and he will undoubtedly experience success again soon.
"I am asking Scott Parker to serve as our Caretaker Manager. Scott's immediate assignment is merely to help us stabilize, grow and rediscover ourselves as a football club. If Scott can answer that challenge, and our players respond to the opportunity, perhaps victories will follow in the months ahead.
"What's most important at this moment, however, is to regroup in a smart and deliberate manner that will serve our long-term vision for sustainable success. If we're able to do that and win some matches to make a stand late in the season, all the better."
Claudio Ranieri added: "I am obviously disappointed with the recent results and that we could not build on the good start we made following my appointment. Finally, I would like to thank the Club, the players and the fans for the support they have given me during my time at the Club."
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2019/february/28/scott-parker-appointed-caretaker-manager
No experience as a manager, has been an assistant to the two who were dismissed. This just has to be a success!
Was he sacked or was it mutual then? It sounds like he agreed to walk to me
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Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.
Quote from: Hoppus on February 28, 2019, 04:48:49 PM
No experience as a manager, has been an assistant to the two who were dismissed. This just has to be a success!
Well, we have nothing to lose now, so if he can make a fist of it maybe he could lead us in the championship next season.
I wish him well, but with the squad he's got the outcome isn't going to be any different.
Parker taking over for the rest of the season, Fulhamben won't be happy.
Quote from: bobby01 on February 28, 2019, 04:52:37 PM
Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.
I thought the same thing.
It's a shame that I've already announced that I won't be attending any more home games this season , because I could have saved that statement for the appointment of Parker,
I'd be surprised if the ticket office has had a single phone call following that announcement,
This season has been painful to watch and Parker has been coaching them, let that thought sink in for a moment.
" but be assured he is not solely to blame for the position we are in today"
So who else is? Any candidates come to mind ?Any sanctions to be taken against them ? Any change in policy and modus operandi ?
Do please tell
Quote from: Two Ton Ted on February 28, 2019, 04:52:59 PM
I wish him well, but with the squad he's got the outcome isn't going to be any different.
Sadly true but maybe they'll go down with a bit more self-respect? Interesting to see if he starts to build with next season in mind - more opportunities for the ones who will still be with the club, marginalising the loanees and the relegation-clause merchants...
I think if SP has any sense he will make it clear that he only wants caretaker to the end of the season and then to step back.
With due respect to Claudio, I am happier that Scott is now at the helm.
Quote from: bobby01 on February 28, 2019, 04:52:37 PM
Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.
Sounds like it...
I am genuinely buzzing about this! Claudio Ranieri had unfortunately turned our club so bad, that it had created such a toxic atmosphere!
Parker may not be the answer long term, but i'm sure he might get a bit of passion into our side again, roll on the rest of the season!
The puppeteers have appointed their yes man..We are proper fu££3D!!
Little coaching experience and no managerial experience.... what can go wrong!??
Quote from: Neil D on February 28, 2019, 04:57:08 PM
Quote from: Two Ton Ted on February 28, 2019, 04:52:59 PM
I wish him well, but with the squad he's got the outcome isn't going to be any different.
Sadly true but maybe they'll go down with a bit more self-respect? Interesting to see if he starts to build with next season in mind - more opportunities for the ones who will still be with the club, marginalising the loanees and the relegation-clause merchants...
...and maybe give some of the club's youngsters a run-out?
It's crystal clear that Ranieri was presiding over a demotivated and dysfunctional team - the way it was shaping the team wouldn't have won a single point for the rest of the season. At least SP might bring some fight and determination. Give the guy a chance!
Quote from: David I on February 28, 2019, 05:01:11 PM
The puppeteers have appointed their yes man..We are proper fu££3D!!
Little coaching experience and no managerial experience.... what can go wrong!??
He's caretaker because we obviously havent got anyone lined up....Someone has to take charge.
♫♫We can see clearly now Ranieri's gone♫♫
♫♫We can see all obstacles in our way...♫♫
Quote from: Asotosyios on February 28, 2019, 04:56:02 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on February 28, 2019, 04:52:37 PM
Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.
I thought the same thing.
Possibly. But if he'd any sense it was a dig at his son. Get rid
The digs at his son I think.
Quote from: FFCpmd on February 28, 2019, 05:02:08 PM
Quote from: Neil D on February 28, 2019, 04:57:08 PM
Quote from: Two Ton Ted on February 28, 2019, 04:52:59 PM
I wish him well, but with the squad he's got the outcome isn't going to be any different.
Sadly true but maybe they'll go down with a bit more self-respect? Interesting to see if he starts to build with next season in mind - more opportunities for the ones who will still be with the club, marginalising the loanees and the relegation-clause merchants...
...and maybe give some of the club's youngsters a run-out?
That's what I was suggesting. Mind you, I'd still find a place for Mitro, even though he will be gone.
Parker needs to be given our support. He did not pick the teams, he did not direct the tactics. He coached what he was told to coach by 2 completely different tacticians. Parker will have learned good and bad from Slav and Ranieri and has a huge amount of experience as a player at the top level. Will he be any good, I don't know. I am much happier about his appointment as caretaker manager than as a very highly payed over the top player and will give him a chance. He certainly has an almost impossible start game wise, then again expectations will be very low so less pressure on him and the players.
if he is caretaker what is he doing in a tracksuit
surely he should have a brown overall and a broom.
Quote from: bobby01 on February 28, 2019, 04:52:37 PM
Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.
I was hoping it was a dig at Tony.
Good luck Scotty you may need it, it was Scott who suggested that Chambers changed position, so let's see what other changes he makes...!!!!
Quote from: The Enclosurite on February 28, 2019, 05:17:04 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on February 28, 2019, 04:52:37 PM
Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.
I was hoping it was a dig at Tony.
I would like to think so but it sounds like wishful thinking
It is either very very good (acknowledgement of his son's failings) or very very bad (distancing us from jokanovic, the only thing to have gone right in the last 6 years and arguably the best person to save us)
Still think it's irrelevant unless we change the recruitment policy
Quote from: Statto on February 28, 2019, 05:19:37 PM
Quote from: The Enclosurite on February 28, 2019, 05:17:04 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on February 28, 2019, 04:52:37 PM
Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.
I was hoping it was a dig at Tony.
I would like to think so but it sounds like wishful thinking
It is either very very good (acknowledgement of his son's failings) or very very bad (distancing us from jokanovic, the only thing to have gone right in the last 6 years and arguably the best person to save us)
Could be a dig at both of them? I guess we'll find out in the summer, should the recruitment policy change.
At least it provides a chance to clear the air. Potentially re-engage TC, Sess et al. Great news.
Quote from: JoelH5 on February 28, 2019, 05:20:30 PM
Still think it's irrelevant unless we change the recruitment policy
0001.jpeg The King is dead long Live the temporary King.......hasn't got the same ring to it has it!
He has to start somewhere, and let's face it, so far this season we have been mediocre under two other well respected Managers, so there is nothing to lose, and maybe just maybe something to gain.
Depends what the players feel towards Parker. If they like and respect him perhaps they'll put in more effort so we can at least get relegated with some grace.
Quote from: HV71 on February 28, 2019, 04:57:00 PM
" but be assured he is not solely to blame for the position we are in today"
So who else is? Any candidates come to mind ?Any sanctions to be taken against them ? Any change in policy and modus operandi ?
Do please tell
Tony Khan!
Sess liked the official Ranieri sacked post! Awks!
"Scott's immediate assignment is merely to .....rediscover ourselves as a football club"
What a staggering remark that is. Altogether now, to the tune of Sloop John B:
"We know who we are
We know who we are-are-are
Stuff* rediscovery
We know who we are"
* or similar
Looking forward to Cairny and Sess playing in a formation that allows them to do their stuff.
I love the line "If Scott can answer that challenge, and our players respond to the opportunity, perhaps victories will follow in the months ahead" - so we are hoping to win a game before the end of the season - :wow:
Quote from: Asotosyios on February 28, 2019, 04:56:02 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on February 28, 2019, 04:52:37 PM
Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.
I thought the same thing.
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You can't tell.. the reality is the defence was atrocious and was poorly reinforced in the summer. We played in the premiership with a championship defence.. and I'm of the belief part of that was because Tony khan's biases towards the likes of ream and Odoi. They were never going to be good enough. Hopefully shahid can take a grown up decision and let Tony play around with his passion for wrestling.
I am delighted at this news. obviously Parker is not going to save us from relegation, only a fool would expect that. However he has a chance to re-engage the likes of the Sess brothers, TC, Mitro etc. With little pressure it is a chance to; clear the air, select sensible teams and formations, regenerate a bit of passion and restore some pride. I was intending to give our defeat against Chelsea a miss but now I plan to attend and support the manager and his team.
Quote from: F(f)CUK on February 28, 2019, 05:30:45 PM
I love the line "If Scott can answer that challenge, and our players respond to the opportunity, perhaps victories will follow in the months ahead" - so we are hoping to win a game before the end of the season - :wow:
The next one would be nice.
Quote from: Twig on February 28, 2019, 05:31:41 PM
I am delighted at this news. obviously Parker is not going to save us from relegation, only a fool would expect that. However he has a chance to re-engage the likes of the Sess brothers, TC, Mitro etc. With little pressure it is a chance to; clear the air, select sensible teams and formations, regenerate a bit of passion and restore some pride. I was intending to give our defeat against Chelsea a miss but now I plan to attend and support the manager and his team.
Hear Hear ⚽️⚽️
It's a poisoned chalice - the same thing KSymons had
No win situation
Just get some morale and passion back until they decide on next year's manager/victim
Quote from: Riversider on February 28, 2019, 04:56:31 PM
It's a shame that I've already announced that I won't be attending any more home games this season , because I could have saved that statement for the appointment of Parker,
I'd be surprised if the ticket office has had a single phone call following that announcement,
This season has been painful to watch and Parker has been coaching them, let that thought sink in for a moment.
There are two ways to look at this appointment though.
1. You could be right.
2. The players respect Parker and he is the only one that has escaped any of the flak following the demise of now two regimes. He obviously gets on well with the players and they do engage quite well both pre and post match, the latter probably in a conciliatory manner. He has been lauded as a good coach prior to his appointment at FFC since when he has gone off the media radar. If he was having to work to somebody else's game plan he might be just as frustrated as the rest of us. He knows the background issues and he now knows this is a big chance for him to secure a foothold in a management career. I'd be prepared to give him the season even just to see an improvement in morale, performances and a core group evolving for next season. In the mess we are in where else can we go?
Quote from: Lewes White on February 28, 2019, 05:19:20 PM
Good luck Scotty you may need it, it was Scott who suggested that Chambers changed position, so let's see what other changes he makes...!!!!
Ah, be innovative. Lets see TC in the middle and Sess out left. Something CR never tried at the same time.
Quote from: ScalleysDad on February 28, 2019, 05:35:46 PM
Quote from: Riversider on February 28, 2019, 04:56:31 PM
It's a shame that I've already announced that I won't be attending any more home games this season , because I could have saved that statement for the appointment of Parker,
I'd be surprised if the ticket office has had a single phone call following that announcement,
This season has been painful to watch and Parker has been coaching them, let that thought sink in for a moment.
There are two ways to look at this appointment though.
1. You could be right.
2. The players respect Parker and he is the only one that has escaped any of the flak following the demise of now two regimes. He obviously gets on well with the players and they do engage quite well both pre and post match, the latter probably in a conciliatory manner. He has been lauded as a good coach prior to his appointment at FFC since when he has gone off the media radar. If he was having to work to somebody else's game plan he might be just as frustrated as the rest of us. He knows the background issues and he now knows this is a big chance for him to secure a foothold in a management career. I'd be prepared to give him the season even just to see an improvement in morale, performances and a core group evolving for next season. In the mess we are in where else can we go?
Tony Gale has just said its different coaching them and being their pal on the training ground to being in charge.
Can he walk into the dressing on Sunday and let them know he is in charge now and they adhere to it.
Never wanted Parker back let alone in charge. But we are where are and I'll support him as caretaker, he's going to need it with those first four games.
From BBC website - Former midfielder Parker will become Fulham's sixth manager in 56 Premier League games after Martin Jol, Rene Meulensteen, Felix Magath, Jokanovic and Ranieri. - That is 9.33 games per manager!!
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on February 28, 2019, 05:39:46 PM
Quote from: ScalleysDad on February 28, 2019, 05:35:46 PM
Quote from: Riversider on February 28, 2019, 04:56:31 PM
It's a shame that I've already announced that I won't be attending any more home games this season , because I could have saved that statement for the appointment of Parker,
I'd be surprised if the ticket office has had a single phone call following that announcement,
This season has been painful to watch and Parker has been coaching them, let that thought sink in for a moment.
There are two ways to look at this appointment though.
1. You could be right.
2. The players respect Parker and he is the only one that has escaped any of the flak following the demise of now two regimes. He obviously gets on well with the players and they do engage quite well both pre and post match, the latter probably in a conciliatory manner. He has been lauded as a good coach prior to his appointment at FFC since when he has gone off the media radar. If he was having to work to somebody else's game plan he might be just as frustrated as the rest of us. He knows the background issues and he now knows this is a big chance for him to secure a foothold in a management career. I'd be prepared to give him the season even just to see an improvement in morale, performances and a core group evolving for next season. In the mess we are in where else can we go?
Tony Gale has just said its different coaching them and being their pal on the training ground to being in charge.
Can he walk into the dressing on Sunday and let them know he is in charge now and they adhere to it.
That's very true but I think the players will buy into it. TC has expressed his respect for Parker in the past and he obviously didn't like the Ranieri regime. Kmac might have a few words to say at Motspur tomorrow and somebody has already mentioned Sess has let slip his joy at the change. I think we need to give this a go
Quote from: F(f)CUK on February 28, 2019, 05:40:58 PM
From BBC website - Former midfielder Parker will become Fulham's sixth manager in 56 Premier League games after Martin Jol, Rene Meulensteen, Felix Magath, Jokanovic and Ranieri. - That is 9.33 games per manager!!
how quickly we forget Kit Symons. That's a shocking stat for stat man.
Listened to Tony Gale's comments during last night's match & he was absolutely spot on re Cairney & Sessegnon. Hopefully on Sunday they'll be re-instated with McDonald holding his place. Can't we recall Johansen from WBA?!!
When I read the news I told my wife that we had another manager - her caustic response was that it was good that we were top for manager changes. I can only wish Parker well & hope that "if/when" we go down we can go with self-respect & be football ready for the next chapter in the FFC story.
Good luck Scotty ....... a few wins to the end of the season would be nice. And then start the big clean-up for next season.
And thanks to the Khan's for making this move quickly.
Quote from: ScalleysDad on February 28, 2019, 05:57:24 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on February 28, 2019, 05:40:58 PM
From BBC website - Former midfielder Parker will become Fulham's sixth manager in 56 Premier League games after Martin Jol, Rene Meulensteen, Felix Magath, Jokanovic and Ranieri. - That is 9.33 games per manager!!
how quickly we forget Kit Symons. That's a shocking stat for stat man.
Symons never managed in the PL
will parker be able to pick the side he wants - tc sess kmac (and the fans want) or will he be under pressure to pick the owners sons signings where available?
Quote from: FulhamStu on February 28, 2019, 05:15:22 PM
Parker needs to be given our support. He did not pick the teams, he did not direct the tactics. He coached what he was told to coach by 2 completely different tacticians. Parker will have learned good and bad from Slav and Ranieri and has a huge amount of experience as a player at the top level. Will he be any good, I don't know. I am much happier about his appointment as caretaker manager than as a very highly payed over the top player and will give him a chance. He certainly has an almost impossible start game wise, then again expectations will be very low so less pressure on him and the players.
Agree with this. I was not his greatest fan when he was playing, but he always played with faultless commitment. If you wanted someone to throw his body in front of the ball, he was your man. I don't have a scoobies about his managerial talent, and to me it doesn't matter whether he has "experience" or not. As Woolly pointed out, everyone has to start at some stage. And as Fulhamstu has said, expectations are low. We don't expect to win any of the next 4 games, and after that Watford away, Everton at home and Bournemouth away are hardly easy. We would like, however, for some pride in our performance. Let's hope he can get the team to deliver that.
Irrelevant who is in charge whilst TK is running recruitment
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on February 28, 2019, 04:58:18 PM
With due respect to Claudio, I am happier that Scott is now at the helm.
Even though the season is done and dusted for us, I've got a mini spring in my step tonight .
Quote from: mikecdawg-ffc on February 28, 2019, 06:12:42 PM
Quote from: ScalleysDad on February 28, 2019, 05:57:24 PM
Quote from: F(f)CUK on February 28, 2019, 05:40:58 PM
From BBC website - Former midfielder Parker will become Fulham's sixth manager in 56 Premier League games after Martin Jol, Rene Meulensteen, Felix Magath, Jokanovic and Ranieri. - That is 9.33 games per manager!!
how quickly we forget Kit Symons. That's a shocking stat for stat man.
Symons never managed in the PL
Ah of course. I take it back.
Quote from: Twig on February 28, 2019, 05:27:10 PM
Quote from: HV71 on February 28, 2019, 04:57:00 PM
" but be assured he is not solely to blame for the position we are in today"
So who else is? Any candidates come to mind ?Any sanctions to be taken against them ? Any change in policy and modus operandi ?
Do please tell
Tony Khan!
That's exactly who I had in mind Twig and hoped that was who he was referring to .If it wasn't , and it was a dig at Joka ,then it is pathetic and makes me feel worse of our owner ( who I hold in high regard bar his continued support of his son as DOF)
Quote from: Hoppus on February 28, 2019, 04:46:45 PM
No experience as a manager, has been an assistant to the two who were dismissed. This just has to be a success!
And you were expecting what from Claudio for the rest of the season?
Maybe this way Ryan Sess won't be looking to leave in the off season.
Now maybe the owners can do actual research and find a qualified long term replacement instead of just looking at the amount of teams a manager has been in charge of.
Noone had more experience than Claudio and he wasn't good at managing these players. At least noone has any expectations from Scott.
Quote from: HV71 on February 28, 2019, 04:57:00 PM
" but be assured he is not solely to blame for the position we are in today"
So who else is? Any candidates come to mind ?Any sanctions to be taken against them ? Any change in policy and modus operandi ?
Do please tell
The players? Maybe? Tony Khan? Maybe.
No dig at Slav needed.
Quote from: Twig on February 28, 2019, 05:31:41 PM
I am delighted at this news. obviously Parker is not going to save us from relegation, only a fool would expect that. However he has a chance to re-engage the likes of the Sess brothers, TC, Mitro etc. With little pressure it is a chance to; clear the air, select sensible teams and formations, regenerate a bit of passion and restore some pride. I was intending to give our defeat against Chelsea a miss but now I plan to attend and support the manager and his team.
This is one of the better post I've read in a month.
Agreed.
Edit:
We know the defense is crap...with crap players expected to try and defend against quality attacking premiere league sides.
I hope Scott picked up enough of Slav's offensive coaching style to get the players playing attractive football again.
Even if it results in 1-4 losses to the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea (short term) I would like to see some type of team identity reinstalled into Fulham's attack.
Quote from: General on February 28, 2019, 05:31:38 PM
Quote from: Asotosyios on February 28, 2019, 04:56:02 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on February 28, 2019, 04:52:37 PM
Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.
I thought the same thing.
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You can't tell.. the reality is the defence was atrocious and was poorly reinforced in the summer. We played in the premiership with a championship defence.. and I'm of the belief part of that was because Tony khan's biases towards the likes of ream and Odoi. They were never going to be good enough. Hopefully shahid can take a grown up decision and let Tony play around with his passion for wrestling.
A bit out of topic, but I am tired to read about our "championship level defenders". They are not the best defenders in the world, but definitely not the worst ones either. If the team is built correctly and has a plan and a strategy, then the individual parts of the team look good as well. If not....
I was too lazy/tired to look at more games, but Bournemouth (a team/club that has been mentioned as a good example to follow by a lot of people on here numerous times) started the first game of the season with 3 defenders that were playing with them in the Championship and 2 of them were in the team when in League 1. Why would they be better than Fulham's defenders? Or does anyone that hear the names Steve Cook, Charlie Daniels and Adam Smith automatically thinks: "definitely Premier League quality defenders"?
Quote from: MJG on February 28, 2019, 05:40:02 PM
Never wanted Parker back let alone in charge. But we are where are and I'll support him as caretaker, he's going to need it with those first four games.
I think we should do what Huddersfield did. Give Parker 1 or 2 games as caretaker, while at the same time get a new manager in - he can take over for the last games of the season.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on February 28, 2019, 05:07:01 PM
The digs at his son I think.
Obviously - it's too bad he won't fire his son. Another 100m won't fix the problem either.
So it's all moot point really even if we bring in the special one if we won't find someone who will get players into the club that are up to the standard.
Quote from: F(f)CUK on February 28, 2019, 05:30:45 PM
I love the line "If Scott can answer that challenge, and our players respond to the opportunity, perhaps victories will follow in the months ahead" - so we are hoping to win a game before the end of the season - :wow:
"Hope and Prayer are not business strategies".
How long before you posters that think Parker is part of the problems on his back half time v Chelsea , wouldn't surprise me at all.
Support Scotty and the boys 100% for the full game!!
I will fully support Parker, unless he plays Seri & puts Cairney wide right.
Have not been around much. Personal reasons and all that. Some interesting things for all to think about when it comes to Scotty. For me we need to get behind him and give him all of our support. I think it's obvious has a passion for coaching and wants to be the gaffer of a successful club.
Good quote from Scotty back in January 2016; "My drive and passion [is to be out there, to try to coach a team, to influence a side and give them something we can be proud of,"
Some interesting stats from when Scotty returned to Spurs in June 2017 for the 2017/2018 as the U18 academy coach.
Played Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD Points
22 10 4 8 58 39 19 34
That Season Parker's team started out slow but by January 2018 hit their stride and did quite nicely. They even gave some good thrashing to the like of Reading (4-0), Aston Villa (5-0) and best of all Arsenal (9-0) who had beaten the Spurs U18's that November 6-0.
My point is this, loads of fans have been calling out for a change and to give someone new a chance rather then sticking with the same old names that drawn over and over from the EPL managerial merry go around. I for one am tired of just seeing the same old tired names pulled out of the hat and welcome the chance for a possible new (English might I add) top flight manager.
In the end all I'm saying is I hope all Fulham fans can give the lad a chance. Support him and the team and let's see what they can do for the remainder of the season.
I for one hope he succeeds and stays with us through next season.
Glad the change has been made. We were going nowhere with Claudio. We still may be heading back down, but hopefully with a bit more fight and style than we've been seeing recently.
Good luck Scott! Behind you all the way.
The remaining fixtures...
Chelsea
Leicester
Liverpool
Man City
Watford
Everton
Cardiff
Wolves
Newcastle
That would be tough for an experienced manager.
I'm not expecting any wins from Scott over the next two months, but I expect rotations to change...style of football to be attractive...
THAT'S ALL. It's about the Championship next season.
Wins over Cardiff, Leicester or Newcastle would be nice...but after what we've experienced the last two months...I'm not expecting the defense to actually start knowing how to play together. Not at all.
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on February 28, 2019, 04:53:18 PM
Parker taking over for the rest of the season, Fulhamben won't be happy.
I've got the php frantically trying to reconvert the burning effigys back into Parker ones. They only converted from Parker ones to raneri ones last month. We are not amused. If ever there was a Jonah of the footballing world, then Parker is it with fulham.
So pleased with the appointment of Parker, good to have someone in charge with a full English experience and a Fulham playing.
He is being refered to as the Caretaker Manager, should it be Caretaker Coach.
Not expecting a sudden change of results but at least hoping for some good fighting performances with a few more corners and shots on target.
Good luck Scotty you have my 100% support.
Quote from: Asotosyios on February 28, 2019, 04:56:02 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on February 28, 2019, 04:52:37 PM
Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.
I thought the same thing.
I hope Slav told him to do one when he asked him to come back.
Second thoughts, I'd have preferred he just came back !!
As pathetic a statement as I have read from Khan with no acknowledgement that a man he and his son actively pursued as being 'better' than Jokanovic actually proved to be much, much worse. His first step should be to get himself a decent PR person, someone who can actually communicate with genuine Fulham fans as supporters of the team and not treat them as supporters of the Khan clan. He and his son have failed to deliver time and time again. He is supposed to be selling a highly prized product to FFC supporters and yet in the six years of his tenure he has failed to identify successful managers (including caretakers) 88% of the time. That is not a clever record to have by anyone's account.
I have no gripes about Parker's appointment as caretaker since I can see that Khan didn't want it to end this way (unlike his treatment of Jokanovic) and so nobody was lined up. I give Parker my wholehearted support for the rest of the season and hope that he can rescue something worthwhile from the wreckage. He wouldn't be my natural choice and I still question his original appointment, but if we can get Gray back to assist in the recovery then I'd see that as a real positive.
I think SK's share-the-blame dig was an acknowledgement that his son's performance hasn't been up to the role Tony's been gifted.
Shahid Khan didn't get where he is by being oblivious to the needs of his business ventures.
I can understand the nepotistic urge but in the face of demonstrable and repeated failure, I think it's likely that SK will have already sat his son down and very rationally and comprehensively made clear the need for a change in Tony's Fulham responsibilities.
Dude...Stuart Gray too? He needed to come back.
(https://hammyend.com/index.php/2018/10/has-stuart-grays-departure-irrevocably-harmed-fulham/).
A WIN-WIN scenario baby.
I still don't care about wins in the last 9 games.
Beautiful football and improve the damn defence.
Build for a great year in the championship next season, then come back up the following season.
So many cynics on here ... give Parker a go, Gray is a bonus, get behind them both - you never know!
Yes, good luck to Scott Parker and Stuart Gray.
One aspect of this is that the crowd will really be up for it on Sunday. Also a plus is that Parker has been working with the team so doesn't have to get to know the squad.
Quote from: Burt on February 28, 2019, 07:45:00 PM
Glad the change has been made. We were going nowhere with Claudio. We still may be heading back down, but hopefully with a bit more fight and style than we've been seeing recently.
Good luck Scott! Behind you all the way.
my thoughts exactly!
I wonder if we will get the Chris Coleman bounce because he still knows the squad and they respect him as a former skipper
Quote from: filham on February 28, 2019, 08:18:07 PM
So pleased with the appointment of Parker, good to have someone in charge with a full English experience and a Fulham playing.
He is being refered to as the Caretaker Manager, should it be Caretaker Coach.
When Rainieri appointed he was appointed as Manager, I wondered on twitter at the time if that meant he had more control than Slavisa who was Head Coach, Tony Khan quickly informed me that he was still fully in charge of recruitment and that the tw, Slav and CR, were the same role.
Quote from: john dempsey on February 28, 2019, 05:16:12 PM
if he is caretaker what is he doing in a tracksuit
surely he should have a brown overall and a broom.
Now this is brill /salute
Quote from: john dempsey on February 28, 2019, 05:16:12 PM
if he is caretaker what is he doing in a tracksuit
surely he should have a brown overall and a broom.
The brown overall and broom is made to measure for Khan Junior.