Scott Parker has returned to his former club Tottenham as an Under-18s coach and club ambassador.
The 36-year-old announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday after a career of two decades that saw him represent London giants Charlton, Charlton, West Ham, Tottenham and Fulham.
After captaining the Cottagers to the Play-Off semi-finals last season Parker had revealed his ambitions to move into coaching and he will now do so with the side he played for between 2011 and 2013.
“I’m delighted to be back at Tottenham and look forward to immersing myself in the job,” Parker said. “Obviously it wasn’t an easy decision to call time on my playing career though I’m looking forward to this new chapter and am grateful to Spurs for handing me this opportunity at such an exciting time in the club’s history.
“It is a great honour to represent the club both as a coach and ambassador.”
Parker’s arrival is the latest move by head of coaching and player development John McDermott to strengthen his academy setup, having recruited former Dagenham boss Wayne Burnett and ex-QPR youth honcho Perry Suckling earlier this week.
Parker回歸
