"The lack of pressure on Scott Parker this season, despite a collection of desperate performances and an impending relegation, has been mystifying. Plenty at Turf Moor feel a strong sense of loyalty to Parker, especially the chairman, Alan Pace, but support in the stands is dwindling. The lack of backing in the winter transfer window left the squad short of quality and with limited routes out of their current predicament."
"When Tammy Abraham escaped to score Aston Villa's opener from an offside position, the lack of response from Newcastle's defenders suggested they were waiting for a VAR saviour. Semi-automated offsides offer close to zero margin for error for players and bail out blind-sided assistant referees. The arcane concept of playing to the whistle is now lost in the brave new world of delayed flags."
Support for Scott Parker at Turf Moor has weakened as Burnley record desperate performances and face looming relegation. Chairman Alan Pace retains loyalty, but fan backing has dwindled and the winter transfer window failed to strengthen the squad, leaving limited options. Burnley's Premier League record under Parker is poor and the team's style lacks entertainment, with an FA Cup exit to third-tier Mansfield highlighting recent struggles. The absence of VAR at Villa Park exposed how video assistant systems have reshaped player behaviour and officiating, with semi-automated offsides reducing margins for error and altering the concept of playing to the whistle.
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