Scott Parker believes that he left Fulham in a positive place, as he prepares for the new Sky Bet Championship season at Bournemouth.The departure of Craven Cottage's 40-year-old was announced on Monday and confirmed as Cherries' boss just four hours later.Parker was appointed to his first managerial position at Fulham in February 2019. However, he was not able to prevent the club from falling into the Premier League relegation zone.The Cottagers were appointed permanent in May of that year. However, their promotion back to the top flight lasted less than one year. Relegation was confirmed in May of this year.Parker stated that he had a great time at Fulham and was proud to be the club's manager. He also spoke at his first press conference after taking over at Bournemouth.Image: Fulham were relegated from the Championship last season because Parker failed to stop it."What I can tell you is that every day I went to that football club as a player and as a coach, it was a success."I would like to believe that I really did that. I'm sure I leave the football club in good spirits. While I can understand people pointing fingers and saying "you were relegated last season", I know there is more to it than that.Image: Parker at a Bournemouth preseason training session last Wednesday"A football club is more than just a win or loss. I want to leave it in a positive place."I can't predict what kind of reception I'd get. But what I do know, is that I'm extremely proud to have been there as a manager and the things I did there."Image: Jonathan Woodgate has been replaced by Parker at Vitality StadiumBournemouth was successful in securing promotion to the top flight and reached the quarterfinals of last season's FA Cup. However, Jonathan Woodgate, who was unexpectedly appointed as the first-team coach, wasn't chosen to lead the team into the new campaign.Parker stated that Bournemouth was the reason he left Craven Cottage.He stated that the people and the way it was sold to them in terms of their vision and where they want to go and what they want to build is a key component. That's what got me here, and that's exactly what I look forward to."I am excited for the next challenge. It's a new challenge that I am looking forward to, and one I hope will succeed."Bournemouth's first 2021/22 Championship match will be against West Brom, live on Sky Sports.
