Burnley manager Scott Parker addressed the media ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brentford at Turf Moor (15:00 GMT).
Here are the main points from his press conference:
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Reflecting on their recent win against Crystal Palace and a draw with Chelsea, Parker stated: “Those results have been really significant. We’re in a positive space, and the players sense that too. We need to build on this momentum for the big game this weekend and aim for another good result.”
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Discussing the battle against relegation, he mentioned: “There are always challenges, and we’ve faced many this season. We’re focused on each game as it comes, and through sheer determination and resilience, we’ve managed to earn points and remain competitive. While there have been some setbacks, our mindset has remained strong.”
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Parker emphasized: “The key difference between us and the other promoted teams has been our home performance. We haven’t collected enough points at home for various reasons, and that has been evident in recent weeks regarding our stadium atmosphere and performance levels.”
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On the need to energize the fans, Parker stated: “It’s essential for our home ground to reflect that energy. It’s our duty to inspire hope in our fans, and we need them to rally behind us. I urge the fans to come with optimism and an understanding of the challenges we’ve faced and how we’ve responded. I actually demand that they get behind this team.”
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Parker rallied his squad before the upcoming match: “This is a crucial game for us. We want to draw more teams into this relegation fight. We’ve been pursuing this for some time and have remained ready for a challenge. Although we’ve faced hardships, we are still in this fight. Let’s unite and seek a positive result this weekend—one good result could change the entire narrative.”
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When asked about Bees manager Keith Andrews, Parker remarked: “I’m very impressed with Keith. I know him well—he’s a smart individual who has worked hard to reach this level. I have great respect for him, and he’s done an excellent job. I’m looking forward to catching up with him this weekend.”
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