Scott Parker

[adrianr]

Parker was one of Swedens best passers, truly shit player

but barry is world class right ? his blistering pace, the way dribbles past players, hes spectacular goals ...

Parker on the other hand utter shit, just shit, dont need a reason he just is

We would win the euro's (if he was fit) and the world cup now Barry has a championship medal. He's world world class.

Now you're getting it.

 

[Crouchinho]

It's just tedious reading how he's suddenly world class and should be first on the england sheet now he's won a championship medal. Also some saying Milner should partner Gerard in midfield too.

Barry is injured so I don't see why his name is mentioned every post in this thread.

The way people are carrying on if he's the next Paul gascoigne.

With Lampard and Barry injured we are left with the likes of Henderson. If people want that then so be it.

 

[Deleted member 14625]

James Milner's best position is defensive midfield. He is not a winger! He will be Barry's long term replacement as he gets older. In a good few games this season Milner was excellent in DM. He lasts longer than Parker does who seems to run out of steam by about the 65-70minute mark.

Barry is not world class but he is miles better than "Scotty". Milner will give you box-to-box work rate for 95minutes at the same intensity with some good attacking link-up play too; "Scotty" will give you box to half way line work rate for 70minutes, will sit on the floor when he needs a rest and pull his socks up and gives the impression to everyone that he's working really hard (which he is, fair play to him) but he's not fit enough to last and goes missing in crucial parts of games.

What Parker gives you for an hour can be very good - he is a good player, I don't think any of us are calling him shit. What I'd probably like to see is Parker off after 65minutes, push Milner inside to DM (he should never be in the wing anyway!) and get Walcott on. Parker will have done a good job - albeit with no influence on play in the opposition last third - but let's see something else towards the end.

 

[istillovemikeriley]

If you say "parker has no talent", then you are just an idiot..simple as that.

 

[Anonymous]

James Milner's best position is defensive midfield. He is not a winger! He will be Barry's long term replacement as he gets older. In a good few games this season Milner was excellent in DM. He lasts longer than Parker does who seems to run out of steam by about the 65-70minute mark.

Barry is not world class but he is miles better than "Scotty". Milner will give you box-to-box work rate for 95minutes at the same intensity with some good attacking link-up play too; "Scotty" will give you box to half way line work rate for 70minutes, will sit on the floor when he needs a rest and pull his socks up and gives the impression to everyone that he's working really hard (which he is, fair play to him) but he's not fit enough to last and goes missing in crucial parts of games.

What Parker gives you for an hour can be very good - he is a good player, I don't think any of us are calling him shit. What I'd probably like to see is Parker off after 65minutes, push Milner inside to DM (he should never be in the wing anyway!) and get Walcott on. Parker will have done a good job - albeit with no influence on play in the opposition last third - but let's see something else towards the end.

i'd agree with this completely.

whilst parker isn't "shit", he certainly isn't as good as the press makes out. he's not good enough for a champions league team IMO.

 

[Matty]

Scott Parker is a decent football player, he certainly isn't shit. However, what he also certainly isn't is a top quality footballer. He's ok, nothing more and nothing less. There's a reason why, in an era similarly aged players such as Gareth Barry, Kieran Dyer and Jermaine Jenas can gain 53, 33 and 21 caps respectively, Scott Parker has only managed 15. He's not really good enough to be a regular starter for his country. Given the injuries to Barry, Lampard and Wilshere we're forced to employ Parker in every match, especially when the alternative is Jordan fucking Henderson, but that shouldn't lead people, certainly those who support his past and present clubs, to be misguided into thinking it makes him better than he is. Gareth Barry, with or without a Premiership medal, is a better overall player. He has his deficiencies, his pace is non-existant for a start, although you'd be hard pushed to sell Parker as "quick". However his passing is better than Parkers, as is his positioning and ability to retain possession. Flinging yourself into tackles and looking shattered shouldn't be misconstrued for ability, drive and quality. This is far from a golden age for English football, so for you to be a not too spectacular member of a far from spectacular squad should speak volumes about Parkers ability overall.

 

[DavidWhitesBoots]

Not wanting to lower the tone but
Parker = parp

Ok for an hour, that's about it, doesnt justify this Scotty love in that's going on in the press.

 

[JoeMercer'sWay]

It's just tedious reading how he's suddenly world class and should be first on the england sheet now he's won a championship medal. Also some saying Milner should partner Gerard in midfield too.

Barry is injured so I don't see why his name is mentioned every post in this thread.

The way people are carrying on if he's the next Paul gascoigne.

With Lampard and Barry injured we are left with the likes of Henderson. If people want that then so be it.

case of "I read what I want to read to try and justify the crap that gets said and written about Lord Scott of Parker".

 

[waspish]

I've gave into the media a cant take it any more PARKER is world class he is fucking AWESOME player

 

[Lucky13]

If you say "parker has no talent", then you are just an idiot..simple as that.

He has little talent , simple as that.