Parker signs to stay at Ospreys

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SONNY PARKER has signed a new three-year deal with the Ospreys after turning down purported overtures from leading clubs in England and France, writes ANDY HOWELL.[/b]

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/r...91466-22848370/

A 3 year deal for a 31 year old centre. Parker is a player I've always liked but I think the Ospreys may regret offering him such a long deal a couple of years down the line. He likely won't be getting any better from this point in his career on.

 

[dundeesmiffy]

Aye, it would have been good to see what he could do in France, or even in England. I'm sure a whole host of English clubs would jump at the chance to have him in the squad.

 

[Cymro]

A player who never did the biz for Wales!

 

[SaintsFan_Schweinsteiger_Webby]

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I'm sure a whole host of English clubs would jump at the chance to have him in the squad.[/b]

Not really sure they would somehow. Except mabye Bristol. Even Newcastle have a better 13 than Parker in the shape of Jamie Noon.

I think the vast majority of Welsh supporters would wish Regan King had been Welsh qualified and Parker had possession of that solitary All Black cap...

 

[dullonien]

Not sure, Parker was a decent player back in 03, was never going to set the world on fire though, and it's nice to finally have him out of the Welsh set-up. But Regan King has shown these past 2 seasons that he couldn't hack international rugby, his defense just isn't up to scratch!

 

[cyRil]

I keep saying that about King. He looks awesome going forward, but if he actually is all that, why wasn't he good enough for NZ or even Stade Francais?!

 

[Sir Speedy]

He left Stade Francais because he hates big cities. He prefers villages containing half a billion people.

And his attacking play from centre is probably the best in Britain; it's not like his defence wouldn't have improved being coached under Gatland...