Why Leeds United's resurgence is making life difficult for Scott Parker and Burnley
Leeds United’s recent resurgence could make life difficult for Scott Parker, Burnley and the club's board.
That’s according to Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith, who has had his say on Parker’s future amid Burnley’s losing run.
The Clarets now sit five points adrift of safety after slumping to a sixth straight defeat away to Newcastle United last weekend.
While Burnley continue to toil, Leeds – who won automatic promotion alongside them last season – beat Chelsea and held Liverpool to a 3-3 draw in the matter of a few days.
That, according to Smith, could ring some alarm bells at Turf Moor.
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"I don’t know what the hierarchy is feeling about it all, but I think Leeds’ relative success makes it a little bit more awkward for Scott Parker,” he told BestBettingSites.co.uk.
"They both finished on the same number of points in the Championship last season.
"I think Burnley were always going to struggle to score goals and they were never going to be able to keep them out the way they did in the Championship, but they’re struggling to score from open play at the moment, a couple of penalties.
"They’ve got to find a way, like Leeds, of being more threatening when they get hold of that ball. That’s a big challenge for Scott Parker.”
What has Parker said about his future?
Speaking before the trip to St James’ Park, the Clarets boss revealed he has no concerns over his role.
“I was speaking to Alan today, so my relationship with Alan is rock solid,” he said.
"I have a real open, honest and realistic relationship really, so regarding my position in that sense, I have absolutely no worries whatsoever.
“That makes my job easier, for sure. That keeps my focus where it needs to be, so regarding Alan, that’s been a constant since I’ve been here and it remains consistent now.”
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