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‘Incredible’ Scott Parker can do what Moyes did not at West Ham

Dean Ashton has no doubt that Scott Parker is the right man for the West Ham United job, and he is well-placed to pass judgement…

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Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Dean Ashton believes Scott Parker can inspire West Ham United in ways former manager David Moyes never did.
Ashton cited Parker's proven record of achieving promotion from the Championship with Fulham, Bournemouth, and Burnley.
Parker's first two games in charge included a comeback draw at Cardiff City and a defeat at Blackburn Rovers.

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Former West Ham United striker Dean Ashton stated on the All Out Football podcast that Scott Parker has the character to inspire the club in ways even former manager David Moyes could not. Despite opening his tenure with a 3-0 comeback draw at Cardiff City followed by a 2-1 defeat at Blackburn Rovers, Parker retains Ashton's full backing to lead the team forward.

Ashton highlighted Parker's track record of three Championship promotions with Fulham, Bournemouth, and Burnley. He also praised the former midfielder's motivational leadership, recalling how Parker often delivered rousing team talks during their playing days under Alan Curbishley.

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