Scott Parker’s Burnley reign off to flying start as Vitinho caps rout of Luton

It has been almost 18 months since Scott Parker last took charge of a competitive match but, on this evidence, the former England midfielder has certainly picked up a few managerial tips. A clinical display from his Burnley team against a Luton side that is also trying to bounce back from relegation sealed a deserved victory.

Parker’s previous managerial appointment ended up with him being sacked by Club Brugge after just 12 games in charge and has admitted that a chat with Thomas Tuchel during Bayern Munich’s mid-season training camp in Portugal last year helped to reinvigorate him. Stepping into Vincent Kompany’s shoes after he joined the German giants in May is certainly within his capabilities having led Fulham and Bournemouth to promotion from the Championship and Parker was delighted that Burnley’s players appear to have bought into his philosophy immediately. Continue reading...