Parker leaves Fulham by mutual consent following relegation
Scott Parker has parted ways with Fulham following their relegation from the Premier League in May.
The Englishman has left Craven Cottage via mutual consent, according to a statement on the club’s website.
He was unable to keep them in the top flight during the recent campaign as they finished 18th on 28 points.
Speaking after the announcement, club chairman Shahid Khan said: “Through promotion and relegation alike, Scott has always enjoyed my support as our head coach.
“Scott’s departure does nothing to shake my confidence, however. We will hire a new head coach who is capable of achieving our goal of promotion and will be committed to Fulham and its supporters.
“And we will field a squad that will respond, compete and win. Onward.”
Parker became caretaker boss in February 2019 after the sacking of Claudio Ranieri. The Cottagers were ultimately relegated to the Championship that season by finishing in 19th place.
He enjoyed more success during his first full season in charge. Fulham achieved an immediate return to the Prem by defeating Brentford 2-1 in the play-off final, having finished fourth during the regular campaign.
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However, their relegation woes continued yet again in 2020/21 and they’re now back to square one.
Parker’s departure contradicts his previous claims that he would remain ‘committed’ to Fulham ‘for the foreseeable future’.
The former midfielder has been linked to the Tottenham job in recent months, although they’re not thought to be pursuing him at this time.
Instead, Parker could join Championship side Bournemouth.