A week of eastern promise

I USED to like Scott Parker and was disappointed we let him go. He’s the kind of player who gives 100% and that effort usually wins over the majority of fans.

The quality we have in spades at Chelsea brought out the best in the midfielder and he didn’t look out of place in their company.

However, put him in an average side and his shortcomings are laid bare to see. It must be frustrating for him. That said, it does not excuse his attempt to redress the balance in class by some pretty thuggish behaviour.