Alan Pace discusses managerial style of former Clarets boss Scott Parker

Alan Pace has compared Scott Parker’s managerial style to one of a “parent” that would aim to bring out the best in them.

The Clarets remain on the lookout for Parker’s successor after opting to part ways with the 45-year-old at the end of April.

That came days after Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League had been confirmed, 12 months on from the club’s 100-point promotion from the Championship.

Despite the tough campaign in the top flight, that brought about just four wins, several of Burnley’s players spoke glowingly of Parker once his departure was confirmed with heartfelt and often lengthy tributes on social media.

Pace has now paid his own glowing reference, having been asked about his leadership abilities during an appearance on the For All The Saints podcast.

“What Scott built within the team and the leadership he brought was what you would think of a proper father, someone that cares about his family, someone that treats you like one of his brothers, kids, cousins. But very much focused on that bond of familial,” he said.

“It was very much a leadership style both of emotion and of love and of compassion and of guidance, almost from a parental perspective.

“I think you saw that when he left in how some of our players reacted. He is a leader of the utmost quality.

“When it comes to bringing those characteristics within people; love, compassion, caring, family bond, I don’t think you’re going to find a lot of managers that care about their players that way.

“It’s not necessarily about the tactics, it’s not necessarily about the game ahead of you that day, but the person you are. That was his superpower, that he cared about people for the person they are and were and brought that to the table every single day and tried to help them come together as a group, but also try to work on some of those things as an individual.

“He’s a very special person.”