Parker and Bournemouth Thread

[sunburywhite]

Its a shame because I like the way Parker stood upto Magarth when he wanted to fine the youngsters and Parker wrote him a cheque but I feel he hasnt learnt his trade as a manger yet

[Slaphead in Qatar]

Its a shame because I like the way Parker stood upto Magarth when he wanted to fine the youngsters and Parker wrote him a cheque but I feel he hasnt learnt his trade as a manger yet

As last season wore on - it was clear he had no plan B when A was not working. We kept playing the same way after Jan.

[St Eve]

Don't be so harsh. Norwich only made 10 changes and Bournemouth had 2 shots, one of which was on target.

[blingo]

You made me laugh Mr Somerset .hahahahahahaa

[Ruislip White]

Sums it up.

Silva: 62% possession and 16 shots versus their 2.
Parker: 51% possession and 2 shots versus Norwich's 16.

For anyone that ever asks 'what is Parkerball', that's should explain it in a nutshell!

[Forever Fulham]

I can't bring myself to speak ill of the man.  But I can say possession percentage stats flatter to deceive when the possession isn't meaningful.  That is, absent forward movement, absent an attacking mentality. 

[Lighthouse]

Norwich are a Prem side now so slightly ridiculous to compare stats. Besides Parker is no longer a part of Fulham so why we have this obsession with him is beyond me.

Good luck to him.

[FFC1987]

Norwich are a Prem side now so slightly ridiculous to compare stats. Besides Parker is no longer a part of Fulham so why we have this obsession with him is beyond me.

Good luck to him.

Probably because a section of the fanbase kept aligning him to Bobby Robson and giving him every excuse under the sun. Then you have the manner in which he left. Plus, his demise directly benefits us. So yeh, I like seeing him fail to be honest.

[Ruislip White]

Norwich are a Prem side now so slightly ridiculous to compare stats. Besides Parker is no longer a part of Fulham so why we have this obsession with him is beyond me.

Good luck to him.

Those stats tell the same old story that we experienced day in day out.  Parker is a big part of the club's recent history and we're now seeing a complete contrast in style under Silva, which further validates the opinions of those who thought we were dull, boring and lacked purpose under Parker.
So actually, it is perfectly OK to talk about Parker in this context.  Using the words 'obsession' or 'ridiculous' to try to invalidate that view doesn't make it any less legitimate.

[H4usuallysitting]

Norwich are a Prem side now so slightly ridiculous to compare stats. Besides Parker is no longer a part of Fulham so why we have this obsession with him is beyond me.

Good luck to him.

I think Norwich played there B team

[RufusBrevettatemyhamster]

Norwich are a Prem side now so slightly ridiculous to compare stats. Besides Parker is no longer a part of Fulham so why we have this obsession with him is beyond me.

Good luck to him.

I was one, quite vocal, supporter of Parker for a bit longer than I should have been. But towards the end, even I could see just how dire and inexperienced him as a manager was/is. Will he come good? Perhaps. Do I like the way he left? Absolutely not. Hopefully now tho, as his PR machine (which is incredible I might add) work over time, maybe others will see what we suffered for all that time.

[Gezza]

I am sorry but I think a manger who got us promoted in his 1st year in the job deserves a little bit more respect than what he is getting.

[Herbie]

I get why people want to bash him, it's only natural given the way season ended and the way he left, but I won't gloat too much as he did give us that memory of getting one over Brentford at Wembley.  Don't get me wrong, the scoreline tonight made me smile, but let's move forward

[Ruislip White]

I am sorry but I think a manger who got us promoted in his 1st year in the job deserves a little bit more respect than what he is getting.

I don't think anyone is disrespecting him personally.  His style of play is being criticised, which is fair. 

[FFC1987]

I am sorry but I think a manger who got us promoted in his 1st year in the job deserves a little bit more respect than what he is getting.

I don't think anyone is disrespecting him personally.  His style of play is being criticised, which is fair.

If anything, his demeanour and professionalism are what gets him the respect.

[Andy S]

Parker is being paid well for his work as a coach. And I'm sure he won't sleep easy tonight

[Dunstable Fulham]

I don't want to apologise to the fans who have watched that tonight ! That's what he said ... he is a
loving joke isn't he. Thank god is he is no longer our manager.

[cookieg]

I don't know  Bournemouth but does this show a lack of depth in their squad?

[Lighthouse]

Norwich are a Prem side now so slightly ridiculous to compare stats. Besides Parker is no longer a part of Fulham so why we have this obsession with him is beyond me.

Good luck to him.

Those stats tell the same old story that we experienced day in day out.  Parker is a big part of the club's recent history and we're now seeing a complete contrast in style under Silva, which further validates the opinions of those who thought we were dull, boring and lacked purpose under Parker.
So actually, it is perfectly OK to talk about Parker in this context.  Using the words 'obsession' or 'ridiculous' to try to invalidate that view doesn't make it any less legitimate.

I do so enjoy a reply that has no actual baring on what was put. Where do you get the idea I was trying to invalidate the view. I simply said, if you actually read what was said that I didn't understand the obsession with Parker.  Yes it is ok if you and others  have your obsession of picking on an ex managers results when they are bad. But I just don't understand it.

[Pluto]

Norwich are a Prem side now so slightly ridiculous to compare stats. Besides Parker is no longer a part of Fulham so why we have this obsession with him is beyond me.

Good luck to him.

Those stats tell the same old story that we experienced day in day out.  Parker is a big part of the club's recent history and we're now seeing a complete contrast in style under Silva, which further validates the opinions of those who thought we were dull, boring and lacked purpose under Parker.
So actually, it is perfectly OK to talk about Parker in this context.  Using the words 'obsession' or 'ridiculous' to try to invalidate that view doesn't make it any less legitimate.

I do so enjoy a reply that has no actual baring on what was put. Where do you get the idea I was trying to invalidate the view. I simply said, if you actually read what was said that I didn't understand the obsession with Parker.  Yes it is ok if you and others  have your obsession of picking on an ex managers results when they are bad. But I just don't understand it.

What's not to understand about it? Ruislip explained really well why people want to talk about Parker and how those discussions are relevant.