Scott Parker's immediate reaction to Burnley's thrashing of Cardiff City in first home game

The Bluebirds found themselves two goals down at half time despite arguably being the better side in Burnley’s first home game of the season.

Parker made some tweaks at the interval though and his side ran in a further three goals in the second-half to come out with a resounding 5-0 victory.

It means the Clarets rise to the top of the table with two wins from two, with an impressive nine goals scored.

“I’m absolutely delighted, all round really but with the five goals too,” Parker said.

“I came here today wanting to get a positive result so to get five goals, a clean sheet and a positive performance too.

“But look, they caused us problems, certainly early on. They got a real foothold in the game and we struggled to get a real control for a few reasons.

“But I was very pleased with how we dealt with that issue and as the game went on we showed our dominance, having fixed things a little bit at half time.

“I know five goals have gone in, but I’m probably more pleased with the way the team dealt with the start and how we nudged and kept jabbing our way to a point where we can execute and go and win the game.”

As first home games go in the dugout, it was a dream first experience for Parker.

You sensed the feelgood factor is well and truly coming flooding back, with Parker and his men given a resounding reception as they left the pitch.

“I don’t think I’ve ever had a 5-0 on debut before,” Parker added. “I’ve had a couple of 5-0s either way, a couple of 5-0 losses and 5-0 wins, but I’m absolutely ecstatic.

“To win our first home game in front of our fans, who haven’t been able to see much of us in pre-season, so for many of them this was their first glimpse of us and we’ve managed to score five goals and put in a very solid and a good performance, so I’m delighted with that.”