Scott Parker Expresses Disappointment Over Disallowed Goal In Burnley's Draw With West Brom

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Burnley head coach Scott Parker expressed his dissatisfaction with the officials after Jaidon Anthony's goal was disallowed in their 0-0 draw against West Brom. This result extended Burnley's winless streak to four Championship games, with no goals scored in their last three matches. Anthony believed he had scored in the 59th minute, heading Lucas Pires' cross past Alex Palmer, but referee Tom Nield ruled it out for a foul on Callum Styles.

Parker reviewed the incident and stated, "I've watched it back again - it's a goal. It's a valid goal and disappointing the ref has decided to give that decision." He acknowledged a minor hand contact but felt it was insufficient to affect the play. Despite this setback, Parker found positives in Burnley's performance, noting their improved attacking threat.

Anthony shared his perspective after the match, aligning with his manager's view. "Yeah frustrating, at the time I didn't think it was a foul. The defender didn't seem to complain either," he remarked. Anthony expressed his desire to score more headers and described the disallowed goal as heartbreaking. He felt Burnley created more chances compared to previous games.

West Brom manager Carlos Corberan had a different opinion on the incident. "From my point of view from the bench it was a foul," he said. Corberan praised his team's first-half performance but admitted they struggled in the second half until its final third. West Brom's inability to convert chances continued as they managed only one shot on target from 11 attempts.

The Baggies have now drawn six consecutive Championship matches, with Thursday's game marking their third goalless draw at home. Despite these struggles, West Brom climbed to fifth place in the standings, while Burnley remained fourth but fell four points behind automatic promotion spots.

Both teams will need to address their scoring issues as they aim for promotion. While Burnley showed signs of improvement in attack, converting opportunities remains crucial for success in upcoming fixtures.