Scott Parker has ‘no interest’ in the form of his promotion rivals and will not be watching tonight’s top-of-the-table clash between Sheffield United and Leeds United.
Burnley closed the gap on United to just two points after beating Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 on Friday, with Parker’s side bouncing back from the previous week’s frustrating 0-0 draw at Preston North End. The Clarets are now within touching distance of Chris Wilder’s side and four points short of Leeds, who meet at Bramall Lane for their game in hand this evening.
At least one team will have to drop points on a night that could have huge ramifications in the Championship promotion race. But while this evening’s outcome could have a significant impact on Burnley’s fate come May, it won’t be the focus of attention in the Parker household.
Parker on United v Leeds
When asked if he’ll be watching, he bluntly told the Burnley Express: “No. I’ve said that to you many a time, I’ve got no real interest. Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, I have no real interest in what any other team are doing. Leeds, Sheffield [United], I’ve got no interest.
“Every time you start a season, there’s a certain number of points you need to get to and I don’t really care whatever other teams do. We need to just focus on what we do and pick up enough points to put us in a position that over the course of the last 15, 20 years of this division, if you hit a certain amount of points, it gives you an incredible chance to get promoted. That’s just the sole focus.
“The sole focus [on Friday night] was to never get on a rollercoaster and the emotion of a weekend or what other teams are doing, because it’s absolutely irrelevant. Tonight, the main focus was Sheffield Wednesday. Execute, get out of here with three points and let’s keep moving and the lads have done that superbly.”
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