Following Burnley's humiliating 0-3 defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, manager Scott Parker spoke candidly to the media, stating that the team's performance was extremely disappointing.

In a dejected post-game interview, Parker pointed out that the team's performance that night fell far short of the standards needed to win. He said, "We were far from good at the core fundamentals, and we never really got into the rhythm of the game."

Despite Burnley having a significant amount of possession at times, Parker described this possession as a passive and threatening affair. He admitted that while the team had recently shown promise against strong opponents, tonight's performance was not only disappointing but also left them completely helpless for the entire 90 minutes.

More painful for Parker than the scoreline was the team's lack of spirit. Parker pointed out harshly that the team lacked drive at every stage of the game.

"I didn't see a team with a real goal, belief, or determination, and that really hurt me," Parker said. He emphasized that these qualities should be the foundation of a team, but they were completely absent tonight. This lack of purpose was, in Parker's eyes, the most fatal flaw.

Facing a barrage of criticism, Parker displayed candor. He admitted that his performance tonight was unacceptable and stated that all the criticism was fair. Parker concluded by saying, "There's no doubt that all the blame will be directed at us tonight, and that's fair."

Burnley are currently in a very difficult situation, and Parker hopes to use this adversity to restart their season. Despite the pressure, the team must regroup after reflection, regain their form, and give the fans a satisfactory answer.

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