Scott Parker Reflects on Lessons Learned and Challenges Faced During Chelsea Tenure and Transition to Management
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Scott Parker discussed his playing career and the transition to managing. He reflected on his time at Chelsea, where he had limited opportunities but learned valuable lessons about himself and his career.
Scott Parker said “When you look at my three years prior to Chelsea, I was playing some really good football and doing really well. There are a lot of positives I can take, as well as the disappointments. There was also a lot of hard thinking. I was looking at myself, looking at the situation and, obviously, I realised my chances were going to be limited. I could have stayed there, but I’m the sort of fella who just wants to play.”
Parker further elaborated on leaving Chelsea and shared his feelings about his time under Mourinho. He was determined to continue playing elsewhere despite the challenges he faced at Stamford Bridge.
Scott Parker said “[Leaving Chelsea was] not feeling that I’ve failed. I didn’t play a lot there. And when I did, especially under [Jose] Mourinho, I thought I did well. But it wasn’t meant to be. For one reason or another the manager didn’t fancy me.”
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