Back to the Burnley Clarets Newsfeed

Parker calls for cool heads in Lancashire derby

Burnley boss Scott Parker will warn his players not to lose their heads in the heated atmosphere of the Lancashire derby against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park tomorrow.

Parker was furious after Hannibal Mejbri received a straight red card for a stamp on Stoke City defender Junior Tchamadeu late in their draw on New Year's Day.

And the Clarets manager will make it clear to his squad before the trip to face a 26,000 crowd on hostile territory that maintaining their composure will be key.

"Definitely important and for sure it's a key thing," Parker said.