Scott Parker has been announced as head coach of Club Brugge after agreeing to join the Belgian champions just four months after his sacking from Bournemouth
- Belgian side Club Brugge have officially announced Scott Parker as their new boss
- The former Bournemouth and Fulham manager agreed to join the club on Saturday
- Parker was sacked by the Cherries following their shock 9-0 defeat at Liverpool
- The 42-year-old is set to lead his first fight since August on Sunday
Belgian champions Club Brugge officially announced Scott Parker as their new manager on Monday.
Parker, who was sacked by Bournemouth in August after the Cherries’ miserable and record-equalling 9-0 defeat at Liverpool, agreed a deal with the club on New Year’s Eve following four months as a free agent .
The 42-year-old’s first managerial appointment was at Fulham in 2019 and he remained in charge there until 2021, arriving at the Vitality Stadium on the same day as his exit from the Cottagers ended.
Scott Parker has been announced as the new coach of reigning Belgian champions Club Brugge
Parker spoke at a press conference in Belgium on Monday after being unveiled as the new boss
The Belgian side slipped to fourth place in the table but remain in the Champions League
Club Brugge, undeterred by Bournemouth’s prospect of sacking Parker four Premier League games into this season, sacked former manager Carl Hoefkens on Thursday.
The reigning champions have slipped 12 points behind league leaders Genk in the Belgian top flight, sitting fourth on 34 points after 18 matches.
Parker’s new club boasts a rich history of success having won Belgium’s first division on 18 occasions.
Club Brugge have dominated the division in recent campaigns and claimed five league titles in their last seven seasons.
Parker was sacked by Bournemouth after the Cherries’ shock 9-0 thrashing of Liverpool
The Englishman faces a tough test in his first match in charge of the club as his new side face Genk on Sunday.
While winning a fourth straight championship in Belgium this season could be a daunting task for Club Brugge considering the points gap, Parker could impress the board with a fruitful run in the Champions League knockouts .
The Belgian outfit will play Benfica in the last 16 of the Champions League after producing an impressive display in the group stages before the World Cup break.
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