Scott Parker’s epic team-talk before Bournemouth got promoted goes viral
Footage of Scott Parker’s inspirational half-time team-talk before Bournemouth were promoted back to the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest is going viral on social media.
Bournemouth sealed the Championship’s second automatic promotion spot thanks to a dramatic late goal from Kieffer Moore.
The Wales international produced a composed finish following a clever free-kick routine to earn his team all three points and a place in next season’s Premier League.
Parker – the former England international best remembered for his spells with Charlton, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Tottenham and West Ham – has now earned promotions with two clubs in the space of three years.
One of English football’s most talented young managers, the 41-year-old gave a heartfelt team-talk to his players with the scores level at 0-0 against Forest.
The footage has been posted to social media and you can watch it here: