Capello on Parker

England manager Fabio Capello has denied suggestions that he told Scott Parker to quit West Ham should he wish to continue his international career.

An unnamed spokesman from within West Ham told ESPN last week that Parker had been informed by a member of Capello's staff that he would have to leave United should he wish to further his interntional ambitions.

However Capello - who was present at this afternoon's 2-2 draw with Leeds to witness Parker's best performance of the season so far - denied any knowledge of his staff having informed the 30-year-old midfielder that he must leave the Boleyn Ground, although he did admit that potential Championship play-offs may present a problem.

"No, I never pushed for him to change the team. This is a problem for the club, not me," Capello told SkySports. "The problem with the Championship is the play-offs. If you go straight to the Premier League, no problem - but the play-offs will play to June. And another thing is they play 46 games."

With the Premier League transfer deadline just ten days away, the chances of Parker remaining at West Ham until the next Premier League transfer window in January 2012, at least, appear to be improving.

But whilst Fenerbahce, Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers have all purportedly failed to either tempt the midfielder away from east London or have a bid accepted this summer the likes of Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea are all thought to be continuing to monitor Parker's situation.

He,s saying that now after Sir Trev had a word in his ear yesterday

Hmmm someone is telling porkies! Think Tony was right the other day, does Parker just want out? If so take what you can and get another striker in (oh and a frigging LB! oops sorry forgot about Linda )

I wouldnt trust a word Capello says

I think Parker would like to go and play in a higher league; as he deserves. I also believe most of these rumblings come from the owners. They want hard cash for their most saleable (and relinquishable asset now we have shelled out for Nolan)

I don't have the fickleness to say this is Parker's representatives doing-it really looks all West Ham to me and that is business. Where Scott ends up won't be ideal-Fulham or QPR are the only London clubs he would command a starting berth; all fans will see this as a step down (as we have claet and blue tinted glasses) but, to me, it just comes down to econimes from the clubs point of view.

Your talking sense again JDLK cant have that on this forum

Give him a warning Geezer.. can't have none of that talking sense business on here

Yep, and any second offence should be a red card!

Potsquabble issues are like tissues with bedknobs removed.


Have I served my suspension?

Normallity resumed.. i am at peace with the world now