The 43-year-old was asked about an array of topics as he gets to work at Gawthorpe in what he hopes will be a successful season in which the Clarets clinch an instant return to the top flight.
Here’s a selection of what Parker had to say:
9. Mixed reaction from fans
“I’m not aware of that because I don’t engage in the social media aspect of things, but I understand the way football is and how things on social media can transpire and how a narrative can set. That’s just part of professional football. But the one thing you can guarantee, this team will have big hearts, big souls and there will be a passion about this team that represents the local people and me. That’s what I stand for." Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
10. Making Turf Moor a fortress
"The fans here have got a vital role to play for us. They’re the supporting mechanism the players need, I need and they can be the difference. You can think it’s a cliche but it’s the truth. I have no doubt they will get behind us. I’m looking forward to meeting them and letting them get behind us.” Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
11. Burnley set up for success
“Yeah, for sure. The facilities, in terms of where the club is, that’s definitely the case. The dynamics of being relegated and in terms of what will happen between now and the transfer window ending - there’s different variables, of course there is - but for sure this club is a Premier League football club in that sense and we have to endeavour and try our hardest to get back there. It will be a challenge, but it’s what we will endeavour to do.” Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard