I thought Scott was unfortunate because we signed Tiago and kept Smertin that season. Smertin had a great debut on the opening day(but was used rarely afterwards) and Tiago was great throughout the season. Add the form Makelele was in and his horrible injury to the equation and you can't blame him for wanting to leave that summer.
But if Parker stayed in 2005-2007 I reckon he would've had gotten enough time in the team to establish himself and play a bigger part in the coming seasons...I think the signing of Essien was what ultimately caused him to leave.
But if Parker stayed in 2005-2007 I reckon he would've had gotten enough time in the team to establish himself and play a bigger part in the coming seasons...I think the signing of Essien was what ultimately caused him to leave.