Scott Parker Begins West Ham Reign With Dramatic Comeback Draw

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Scott Parker's West Ham tenure opened with an exhilarating three-goal comeback draw against Cardiff.

West Ham United manager Scott Parker joked about losing his voice after witnessing his new team rally from 3 goals down to secure a 3-3 draw at Cardiff. The former midfielder took charge immediately following his appointment on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The dramatic fixture marked his opening match as head coach.

The match scoreWest Ham fought back from 3-0 down to finish level at 3-3 against Cardiff.
The reactionParker compared his physical strain on the touchline to getting blisters from wearing new shoes after a holiday.

What's new · 2h agoScott Parker managed his first game in charge, resulting in a dramatic comeback draw against Cardiff after previously being appointed head coach.

Why it matters

West Ham changed managers in the hope of reviving their promotion campaign after a poor start to the Championship season under the previous coaching staff.

Timeline3

Nov 3West Ham United dismissed Nuno Espírito Santo following a poor run of form.
Nov 4Scott Parker was confirmed as the new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
Nov 4Parker's side fought back from a three-goal deficit to draw 3-3 against Cardiff.