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Good Luck Scotty

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Sadly, and I do mean that Scott Parker has left us to be part of the first team coaching staff at Fulham.

Shame, he was really doing well with us - we had loads of kids that had perfected the 360 degree turn...
 
So now we are proud to develop coaches too?





John McDermott, Head of Academy Coaching and Player Development, said on Parker’s departure: “Scott was a tremendous influence on our young players far beyond his Under-18 remit last season and, utilising his vast experience in the game, was absolutely first-class in the way he applied himself to the role and helped to nurture the talents of the players and colleagues he worked with.

He added: “In the Academy, we pride ourselves on developing not only footballers for careers in the professional game but coaches and support staff as well. Earlier this year we saw another of our coaches, Justin Cochrane, earn a role within the England national youth set-up while numerous other talented individuals are now thriving in top-level roles having cut their teeth working with our Academy.

He also said: “Scott is our latest success story in that respect and while we are obviously sad to lose a figure of such professionalism and integrity, we are pleased that he has been able to take a first team position in the Premier League as he furthers his own development as a coach. As a Club, we thank him for his services and wish him all the best for the future.”

Matt Wells will assume coaching responsibilities for the U18s
 
I wish well. Spurs were lucky to have him. I am sure the young players learned a ton from him. Competitiveness, leadership, character...and yes those 180 degree turns.

Top notch dude in my book.
 
Good player, but don't really have an opinion of him as a coach as it's too early. I know everyone just gave him the benefit of the doubt as they assumed he'd bring his playing professionalism into coaching. That's fair.

Time will tell whether he has the tactical nous to become a top drawer manager.