Scott Parker celebrates scoring at Middlesbrough in December 2007

On This Day: Parker late show floors Boro

Scott Parker's first goal for West Ham United snatched a dramatic late win over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on this day in 2007.

David Wheater's tap-in put Boro ahead but Dean Ashton soon levelled with a low shot just before the break.

Only a fine full-stretch save by home goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer kept out Nolberto Solano's second-half free-kick as West Ham began the second half strongly, but it would take until the final minute for Parker to strike.

The No8 collected a pass from Lucas Neill before taking a touch and prodding an accurate strike past the Australian goalkeeper and into the corner.

The midfielder had only recently returned to action after being ruled out by injury soon after completing his summer transfer from Newcastle United, and Parker's emotional celebrations with the Claret and Blue Army marked a welcome return to the pitch and scoring form for a player who would become a talisman over the following three-and-a-half seasons.

Enjoy the moment, and those celebrations, again here!

 

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