FULHAM comfortably gained 3 points today after a comprehensive 4-2 win at Burnley. This match had all the ingredients to be a quite fiery affair after Burnley caretaker manager Pete Heckington advised his players in midweek to "foul more". But Oakwheel was bouncing in the first minute after Maurice Watkins slotted home for the home side. Fulham eventually pulled one back half an hour later after a dazzling run and finish by Scott Parker . But striker Sam Morsy put the home outfit back in front after atrocious work by the visitors' defence. A minute later Fulham were on equal terms after Scott Parker again dazzled the defence and the ex England man coolly finished under pressure. Fulham had no time for a defeat against the likes of Barnsley. They came out with the home fans barely purchasing their half time black pudding when Parker grabbed his hattrick after a world class curling shot from the right which evaded the Terriers' keeper, Steele. Frustration overcame Barnsley as they saw their defence being outplayed. Defender James Scowen lunged two footed on the impressive Parker with no attempt to get the ball, the equally impressive referee subsequently gave the debutant his marching orders. Finally Martin exquisitely nodded home to give newly relegated Fulham the points. A bad day for Heckington, who must now be advised to choose his pre match words wisely. Foul play does not pay. Sky Sports Man of the Match, sponsored by Bet365 in association with Talktalk Telecommunications plc est. 1994 - Scott Parker
