Fulham caretaker boss Parker amazed by Sir Alex Ferguson advice

Scott Parker received some “truly inspirational” advice from Sir Alex Ferguson after being appointed caretaker manager of relegation-threatened Fulham.

The 38-year-old has been inundated with messages of support since replacing the sacked Claudio Ranieri on Thursday, including a text from former Manchester United boss Ferguson.

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