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HonoursPlayer Info Stardom in the early years Scott Matthew Parker to give him his full name, was born in the borough of Lambeth, in inner south-west London. Lambeth is associated with politicians and actors such as former Prime Minister John Major and former James Bond star Roger Moore. Therefore it comes as little surprise that it was through 'acting' that Scott Parker’s football ability was first showcased. At the age of 13 Scott was the star of a British Television advertisement for MacDonalds as part of their USA World Cup '94 campaign. In the commercial the tall, blonde haired stick thing youngster played 'keepie uppie'. However, Scott’s football talent wasn’t limited to showboating for an American food outlet, he had genuine talent that would see him star for his Country and make two multi-million pound moves. Charlton capture ‘keepie-up' kid Parker was a promising schoolboy player and graduated from the now extinct Football Association School of Excellence, Lilleshaw as a kid. A whole host of local sides were after him but it was the then Division One side Charlton Athletic who captured the ‘keepie-up kid’ after his graduation. And it wasn't long before Parker was making his professional bow for Charlton, coming on as 17 year-old apprentice in 0-0 draw against Bury on 23rd August 1997. He quickly signed professional forms with the club two months later. But Scott’s football career had yet to take off and he was to remain one of football’s best kept secrets for a few more years yet, making only random appearances in the Addicks first-team. The Canary returns & rules the roost Having won promotion to the Premiership Charlton manager Alan Curbishley decided to loan out Scott Parker to 1st Division Norwich City in the hope that it would give the youngster some much needed first-team experience, away from the pressures of the top-flight. The player agreed and joined the Canaries in October 2000. Impressing and making 6 appearances - scoring one goal, two months later however Curbishley was forced to re-call Scott to cover for the injured Irish International Mark Kinsella. Parker was flung straight into the first-team and his spell at Carrow Road seemed to have worked wonders, going on to make a further 20 appearances that year for Charlton and establishing himself in the side. In fact he had played so well that the experienced Kinsella couldn't regain his place and following his fine vain of form where he put in several outstanding displays, Parker was made Charlton Captain the very next season in 2002-03. Further recognition came in the shape of an England call-up for a November friendly against Denmark, a game he didn't feature in but a Cap wasn't for off for the midfield man. Nor was transfer speculation linking him with big money moves away from the Valley. In an attempt to ward off would be suitors however, Curbishley handed his rising star a bumber 5-year deal, but the lure of bigger prizes proved too strong for both the player and club. Scott joins the Russian revolution at Chelsea After being linked with nigh-on every team with money in the Premiership, Scott finally fled the nest at the Valley and signed for London rivals Chelsea in a £10 million deal. New Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich splashing the cash in the a January swoop, a day before the transfer window closed. Despite the fierce competition with a Chelsea midfield already containing Frank Lampard and Claude Makelele, Parker was confident of his ability to succeed at Stamford Bridge. Despite limited appearances his decision to move seemed vindicated when he was awarded with the PFA Young Player of the Year in the Summer of 2004. The Blue Soldier joins the Toon Army Scott never had a chance to cement his place in the centre of midfield for Chelsea and was constantly deployed on the right-wing. With the arrival of Dutch winger Arjen Robben, Portuguese star Tiago and new manager José Mourinho, Parker fell further down the Chelsea pecking order. Salt was rubbed into the wounds when Parker broke his metatarsal bone ironically against his former club Norwich on December 18th 2004. Chelsea again spent and brought in midfielder Jiri Jarosik in the January transfer window. As his rank fell so did his price tag and Newcastle United came to the rescue of Parker when we signed the midfielder for £6.5m in the summer of 2005. Scott the English International Scott has played for England at all levels: every schoolboy level, under 18 level, under-21 level and Senior level. However, Scott has yet to set the International scene on fire, awarded only two caps thus far. England manager Sven Goran Eriksson, impressed with his performances at the Valley handed Parker his first England cap on 16th January 2003 against Denmark. England lost the gamed 3-2. His only other cap came as a substitute against Sweden. Scott will be hoping to push his way into the England Squad for the forthcoming World Cup in Germany 2006. *This profile of Scott Parker is copyright of Newcastle-Online.com and may not be reproduced, rewrote or copied in part in any way, shape or form without prior written consent*
*Does not include this season - to be added at the end of the campaign. Notes: Please allow for any inaccuracies. If you do spot a mistake, then please report them and we will make the necessary changes. |
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