I was opposed to Parker being voted Hammer of the Year last season because, in my opinion, he did not start or finish enough games and his decisive contributions, even when playing, were too few and far between. However, despite his short stature, he has been, indisputably, head and shoulders our best player so far this season.
On Saturday he was awesome, from preventing Burnley from taking the lead by clearing the ball off the line, through to the delicious passes that led to our first goal and the award of the second penalty. Released from the shackles of protecting the back four by the inclusion of Kovac, Parker was literally everywhere and his attitude was perfectly summed up by again taking a free kick square on his kisser as he raced forced to block it.
There are growing rumours that Upson will be on his bike in January but that is irrelevant in my opinion. When playing, Upson is "in the zone" and so is no leader. Parker's enthusiasm and energy, on the other hand, are an example to all and surely must be as infectious as swine flu.
Zola should act immediately and pass the armband to Scotty!
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Yeah we had Parker as captain while he was with us, good leader on the pitch. Coarse thing is will he be off too your owners seem desperate to get in money any way even if it means relegation for the club.
Oh No! Sir, Sir, Sir, he spelt course incorrectly, tell him tell him! Don't think you will though seeing as he borders an 'admirer' of the blog, and you don't want to go upsetting them now do you?
that ball that smacked our future captain in the face would of dropped most premier players to the ground,my god what a machine he is since he was let play the field,good for you scotty, im irish but i'll be rooting for you on the england squad next year,.,.,please stay fit mate...
England call HF?
He's always been dogged and hard working but his football has improved lately.
Agree with your point about Upson. He can't be captain, not in a bad way, but it's just he has to concentrate on his game.
2354 The Incredible Sulk has told you! Of course, I read it as in "coarse thing" as in unsophisticated decision by the owners which you may, of course, have intended! The Incredible Sulk overlooked that possibility.
Stani, no. I would pick Bullard ahead of him. Bullard makes the ball do the work. Parker runs with the ball too much and misses opportunities to pass.
I'd pick Bullard instead of Carrick HF. Carrick is pulling a scam.
Carrick and Barry out - Bullard and Parker in.
Yeah, I'm disappointed with Carrick. Remember, we still have to find a place for Joe Cole, Walcott and, hopefully, Hargreaves.
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