Scott Parker says he is planning to work with his existing squad as he battles to keep Fulham up as attacking acquisitions are unlikely in the final days of the January transfer window.
The Fulham boss used both Ivan Cavaleiro and Aleksandar Mitrovic, although the Serbian striker appeared only for the final twelve minutes as a substitute, in last night’s goalless draw at Brighton and Hove Albion, which left the Whites five points behind their opponents in eighteenth place. Fulham have scored just fifteen league goals all season and Parker had earlier eyed the prospect of bringing in a striker this month.
That now seems unlikely, as Parker told his post-match press conference at the AMEX Stadium:
“I think it is going to be difficult for us to bring a player in for a number of reasons. We are living in a world which is uncertain. Where we are and where we are placed (in the league) is uncertain so the financial commitment at the moment is maybe a big ask for us. That is fine, my main focus at the moment is trying to develop this team, keep improving and we’ll see what happens.
“We have 19 games left this season and I have full belief in this team. As crazy as this sounds, because we have only won two games all year, we are moving in the right direction.”
More lies so why say at the beginning of January we were looking to bring in a striker when you new all along we weren’t. Other clubs fighting relegation are spending money to stay in the premiership so why aren’t we?Even Sheffield United can score goals and win games,we need someone who can put the ball in the net now.
Why or why were is parachute money 135 mil going Parker as had enough time to get a new striker we are yo yo club and no ambition at all
Thats us down,we play the football but don’t score even if we score one its highly unlikely we will get two. People are saying we have had a hard run our next 2 home games are west ham and Leicester,really easy games.If relegated and we will lose our loanees cant think what the team will be probably room for ream,Hector odoi.WOW
Scott if we can’t afford a sticker please don’t put Square pegs in round hols . We have a decent sticker in the under 23. Give jay Stansfield ago, he can’t be as bad as the ones we are playing at the moment. As a supporter 61 years we are looking like we might be going down so let’s go down with bit of heart.
Is it a case of no suitable players to sign or are the Khans finding the virus and its consequences are eating into there billions especially with the cost of a new standard? I’m already resigned to Championship football next season. Please prove me wrong
Hard to believe , there is money and this has to be a priority . In meantime need to put Mitro back in line up ( assuming there is no injury issue) , and give a chance to Stansfield. I rate Parker but puzzled. Why he did not give youngsters a chance in FA cup, And only substitutes in last 10 minutes
If we cannot afford a new striker just add Fabio, Jean-Pierre and Jay from the U23s. Mitro looks like he is carrying an injury as he is showing no will to run and chase. Drop Hector, Ream and AK47 good championship players but too many mistakes, it makes so much sense!