Scott: Passion Won That For Us

FULHAM manager Scott Parker insisted their victory over Leeds United was down to his players’ passion and desire.

- Gary Bainbridge

Fulham are now third in the Championship, nine points behind Leeds, yet Parker believes their victory will resonate far beyond the league table.

Parker said: “The most overriding feeling I have is pride. I spoke to the players before the game and said: ‘You’re not getting judged today on technique or what a good football player you are. There are 20,000 coming here today and people are judging you, and me, on what you are like as a man. Can you stand up when the chips are down because the chips at this moment are down?’

“Today I saw a team that was on the front foot, aggressive and determined to make a statement. A team that showed passion and desire.”