Post by Alex on Jul 30, 2006 13:51:52 GMT -1
Hull City manager Phil Parkinson is enjoying having money to spend in the transfer market after three frugal seasons as boss of Colchester.
Parkinson paid just £15,000 in transfer fees at Layer Road but spent more than £1m in his first three weeks after taking over at the KC Stadium.
"It is nice to be able to compete," Parkinson told BBC Sport.
"It is a different level and you are looking at a another band of player that you can attract."
Parkinson, who guided Colchester to promotion from League One last season, has bought Dean Marney from Tottenham, Brentford's Michael Turner and Swansea defender Sam Ricketts.
"We sold Leon Cort to Crystal Palace for £1.25m and we have invested a fair proportion of that in three players so we have pretty much only spent what we have got in," added Parkinson.
Parkinson took over at Hull at the end of June after the Yorkshire club agreed a £400,000 compensation package with Colchester for the 38-year-old.
And all that Parkinson has seen since heading north has convinced him that he has made the right career move after starting out his managerial career at Layer Road in 2003.
"I just felt with Colchester that it was time to shake hands and go our separate ways," said the Chorley-born man.
"I had a brilliant time there and have got a lot of affection for the place but felt the time was right and that for the benefit of both myself and Colchester it was the right decision."
Peter Taylor, Parkinson's predecessor at Hull, took the Tigers from League Two to the Championship and consolidated in the second tier of English football with an 18th-placed finish.
Taylor, who combined his role at Hull with that of England Under-21 coach, left the club for Crystal Palace - opening the way for Parkinson's move north.
Tigers chairman Adam Pearson is convinced that Hull can still progress a lot further before maximising their potential.
Parkinson revealed: "I spoke to the chairman and his ambition and drive is one of main things that really attracted me to the job.
"It is an excellent club with huge potential - the city are really proud of the club and very passionate about the football.
"We have got to use the expectations as a positive factor through the season."
Parkinson has been impressed with the attitude of the players through pre-season - and reckons that their "spirit, realm determination and honesty" gives them a chance to succeed.
But the former Reading skipper is far too shrewd to be drawn into making any comments about his targets for the coming season.
"I'm really enjoying it so far and cannot wait to get into the season," said Parkinson.
"It is Hull's second season in the Championship. I'm not giving any specific goals but we have got a good squad and there must be a belief from those who have shown they can handle it."
And as for Parkinson himself?
The new boss reckons: "It is my job to produce a winning football team - one that everyone can be proud of in the city."
Source: BBC Football
Parkinson paid just £15,000 in transfer fees at Layer Road but spent more than £1m in his first three weeks after taking over at the KC Stadium.
"It is nice to be able to compete," Parkinson told BBC Sport.
"It is a different level and you are looking at a another band of player that you can attract."
Parkinson, who guided Colchester to promotion from League One last season, has bought Dean Marney from Tottenham, Brentford's Michael Turner and Swansea defender Sam Ricketts.
"We sold Leon Cort to Crystal Palace for £1.25m and we have invested a fair proportion of that in three players so we have pretty much only spent what we have got in," added Parkinson.
Parkinson took over at Hull at the end of June after the Yorkshire club agreed a £400,000 compensation package with Colchester for the 38-year-old.
And all that Parkinson has seen since heading north has convinced him that he has made the right career move after starting out his managerial career at Layer Road in 2003.
"I just felt with Colchester that it was time to shake hands and go our separate ways," said the Chorley-born man.
"I had a brilliant time there and have got a lot of affection for the place but felt the time was right and that for the benefit of both myself and Colchester it was the right decision."
Peter Taylor, Parkinson's predecessor at Hull, took the Tigers from League Two to the Championship and consolidated in the second tier of English football with an 18th-placed finish.
Taylor, who combined his role at Hull with that of England Under-21 coach, left the club for Crystal Palace - opening the way for Parkinson's move north.
Tigers chairman Adam Pearson is convinced that Hull can still progress a lot further before maximising their potential.
Parkinson revealed: "I spoke to the chairman and his ambition and drive is one of main things that really attracted me to the job.
"It is an excellent club with huge potential - the city are really proud of the club and very passionate about the football.
"We have got to use the expectations as a positive factor through the season."
Parkinson has been impressed with the attitude of the players through pre-season - and reckons that their "spirit, realm determination and honesty" gives them a chance to succeed.
But the former Reading skipper is far too shrewd to be drawn into making any comments about his targets for the coming season.
"I'm really enjoying it so far and cannot wait to get into the season," said Parkinson.
"It is Hull's second season in the Championship. I'm not giving any specific goals but we have got a good squad and there must be a belief from those who have shown they can handle it."
And as for Parkinson himself?
The new boss reckons: "It is my job to produce a winning football team - one that everyone can be proud of in the city."
Source: BBC Football