Zola praise for Parker masterclass

MONEY may be too tight to mention around Upton Park these days but Gianfranco Zola refuses to hide one of his most saleable assets under a bushel.

The opening of the January transfer window is just days away and Scott Parker is arguably in the form of his life.

Many expect the struggling East London club’s Icelandic owners to be receptive to offers for its most valuable players and right now no one is catching the eye quite like Parker. Still, following West Ham’s 2-0 win over Portsmouth, Zola said he would “take the risk” of singing the 29-year-old midfielder’s praises.