SCOTT Parker heralded Jaidon Anthony as one of the best players he has ever coached, but it was his fellow goalscorer Josh Brownhill who held the key to Burnley’s win over Watford, one that was far more comfortable than the scoreline suggests.
The Clarets faced an anxious final ten minutes after a consolation from Kwadwo Baah, but losing manager Tom Cleverley admitted a draw would have been unjust after an unacceptable display from his play-off hopefuls.
Instead, it was Burnley who maintained their automatic promotion bid after a brilliant opener from Anthony, a former player – and promotion winner – under Parker at Bournemouth.
“When I went to Bourmemouth, Jaidon had been rejected by Arsenal and in the Under-21s. The minute I saw him, the thing that stood out was his character and what he gives,” said Parker.
“As a coach, he is a seven out of ten every week, and at times, he’s nines and tens! Look, if there is one name of all the players I have coached over my career, Jaidon Anthony is right up there.
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