Scott Parker says he’s ‘gutted’ after Fulham’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed with a 2-0 defeat to Burnley.
The Cottagers needed to win to make sure their top-flight survival however did not register a lot attacking risk on the night time.
Ashley Westwood opened the scoring for the Clarets within the thirty fifth minute.
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Matej Vydra did properly on the byline earlier than squaring it for Westwood, who managed to faucet house.
Chris Wooden then made Fulham’s process a lot more durable with an excellent strike within the forty fourth minute.
His half-volley, arrange by Josh Brownhill, marked his 5oth purpose for Burnley.
Fulham hit the crossbar via Frank Anguissa within the second half however couldn’t get a purpose again.
The outcome confirmed Fulham’s second relegation from the Prem in three seasons.
Reacting to the loss, Parker advised BBC Sport: “It has been looming but it surely doesn’t conceal the frustration, harm and disappointment I really feel tonight. It’s inevitable now. I’m gutted.
“This yr at occasions, whereas we’ve had some large enhancements and pushed on in sure components, the information are that we’ve fallen quick. We’ve got not been fairly adequate.
“Tonight is how the season has gone at occasions. Between the 2 bins we did very properly. The distinction was defensively, the 2 targets we conceded have been poor, and within the remaining second when you’ll want to rating and make good choices we didn’t have that.
“In all probability once I look again over the season that has been the massive distinction. We’ve got lacked high quality in sure moments. The gamers want to grasp what you’ll want to deliver at this stage. There’s an effort and endeavour however you’ll want to have extra to outlive at this stage. This stage is brutal. The tiny particulars are key.
“At this second in time I’ve nothing however disappointment. Now and within the coming days we could have a protracted laborious suppose and regroup. My job is to ensure these video games finish in the proper method.
“The membership must make large choices. We’ve had a relegation, a promotion and a relegation. The rollercoaster of that and the highs and lows will not be one thing you need.
“As a soccer membership we have to make good choices and work out the place we wish to go.”
This summer time seems to be set to be an necessary one for Parker and Fulham as they fight to determine take the following step.
In the meanwhile, Parker will concentrate on the Cottagers’ subsequent match. They play Southampton on Saturday at 15:00.