Scott Parker insists he does NOT regret publicly criticising Bournemouth’s summer transfer business

Scott Parker has said he has no “regrets” about the comments that led to his Bournemouth dismissing just four games this season.

The Club Brugge manager knocked Bournemouth out of the Championship last season, but made it clear in no uncertain terms how he felt his team would fare with a move to the Premier League.

Parker’s side won their first game of the campaign, against Aston Villa, before losing their next three, culminating in a 9-0 defeat at Anfield. The defeat prompted comments from Parker in which he said his team was “struggling for air” in the Premier League. He was fired days later.

“The problem is when you come out of the Championship and into the Premier League the gap is huge, it’s huge,” Parker said. The times.

‘I have nothing but fond memories of Bournemouth. I joined that football club [in their] Second year in the Championship. We probably made the run much faster than everyone expected.

Scott Parker said he does not regret the comments made after Bournemouth’s 9-0 defeat at Liverpool.

Bournemouth’s then manager said his players were “struggling for air” amid a lack of investment from the club.

‘I do not regret [what I said]. I’m just someone who wants success. I understand the world I’m in. I’m not dumb enough not to believe that.

‘But, in addition, what I am is very committed to the success of the team. That’s why I get up every morning, I get out of bed, I come here, I practically live here until the night because after sacrificing myself, moving, I want us to succeed.’

His sacking as Bournemouth manager at the end of August came as a shock, as the club started the season as the absolute favorites to be relegated and a large section of supporters were disappointed by the decision.

‘But at this moment in time, where we currently are, I can see a few more [defeats], to be honest with you,’ he said after the 9-0 loss. ‘So, we have to make a decision, that’s where it is. I think I’ve been clear on that from the moment I stepped in.

Parker was appointed manager of Club Brugge late last year and will oversee the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday.

“I’ve been clear throughout all of that in terms of what this season could be like for us, these experiences, what we’re going to face, what it’s going to look like and I’m going by that, that’s exactly what it’s going to be.” seems.’

“In order for us to continue to progress as a team and as a club as a whole, it is unconditional that we are aligned on our strategy to run the club sustainably,” then-owner Maxim Demin said in his farewell statement to Parker. “We must also show mutual trust and respect.”

Having made several comments over the summer about the club’s lack of market activity, comparing them in particular to also promoted Nottingham Forest, it proved too much for Demin.

“It’s the polar opposite of where we are, really,” Parker had said of Forest’s summer business compared to Bournemouth’s. Steve Cooper’s side had signed 18 players at the time, Bournemouth had just signed their third in Marcus Tavernier.

The Club Brugge coach spoke of his joy at leading them in the Champions League

“It’s a club that’s obviously moved up and invested a lot of money, in terms of building up, in terms of going to the next level, which is the Premier League.”

They’ve tried to do that with player signings, they felt the need to. We are not in that market. We as a football club are not in a position to be able to do that, really. Them and us, it’s chalk and cheese.

Bournemouth appointed Gary O’Neil initially as acting boss before he took over permanently. They sit 19, one point from safety.

Parker, meanwhile, will lead his Belgian side to the Champions League round of 16 first leg with Benfica on Wednesday night.

“Of course I am delighted and excited to lead the team and the club to the Champions League,” Parker said of his current role. “But the big picture for me is trying to develop a team and a culture that we’re a top club and we can sustain that for a long period of time.”