Bernard Parker, a Kaizer Chiefs fan as a child earned his dream move at the start of the season joining from FC Twente. His goal against Orlando Pirates last weekend showed the glimpses on his class. In this interview he talks about his role in the team and his life off the pitch.

Kaizerchiefs.com: Before we get to the questions from the fans…I got to ask this; On Friday morning you were at the Kaizer Chiefs Shop at the Village to enquire about Club’s supporters’ membership…

Bernard Parker: (Laughing) at home we are all Kaizer Chiefs fans. I was there to look for a membership card for my father. He wants to be a member.

How did you feel after Chiefs lost in the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates? What was the plan?


Lebohang Motse

Bernard Parker: (taking a huge sigh) It was terrible. The dressing room was dead quiet after the game. I do not think any of my teammates want to go through that feeling again in their careers.

The plan was to win the trophy and bring it back to Naturena. Things did not work out as planned though.

Kaizerchiefs.com: It must have been good to win the game a week after…

Bernard Parker: It was a relief when we beat them at the same venue a week after. Here I was sitting on the same spot as the week before but now with a different feeling. It was a relief to beat Pirates in the league and a good feeling.

How do you find the pressure at Kaizer Chiefs?


Sizwe Mbokodo

Bernard Parker: Pressure at here is huge. As a professional player you got to find ways of dealing with pressure and be able to perform despite it.

How would you describe yourself?


Andiswa Soko

Bernard Parker: I am a hard worker both and off the field.

How is life treating you at Chiefs Village?

Bernard Parker: I got a warm reception from everyone at the Village. Life has been good so far and I am enjoying it.

What do you do on your spare time?


Andries Bokwe

Bernard Parker: I like to play with my boys, Skye (7) and now Storm (3months). Skye is very active at school and at his age he already participating in almost all the sporting codes. He is going to be a very good sportsman.

What kind of music do you listen to?


Mark Yotsi

Bernard Parker: I listen to RnB; the likes of Chris Brown, Neyo, Trey Songs. I also listen to Gospel; Jay Mos, Fred Hermond and Kirk Franklin are my favourite artists.

Why are you not scoring goals because we expected a lot from you? What is your mission this season?

Bernard Parker: I am still new in the team and I am learning on how the team is playing. I have no doubt that soon goals are going to come. It was good to score one last week against Orlando Pirates but the most important thing for me is to help the team win games. The team comes first!

My mission this season is to win the league with Kaizer Chiefs. I have won the league before with FC Twente and it was a good feeling and now it is my wish to repeat the same things here on my home soil.

You seem to play deep and when you have the ball you seem to go backwards…


Kingsley Moletsane

Bernard Parker: I do not agree with your analysis. I have been playing mostly as a winger and it is where the coach prefers me. As a winger I am at times required to track back and do defensive duties for the team.

Who is the toughest player at training?


Robert Sithole

Bernard Parker: That is an easy question; Tinashe Nengomasha!

Who is the most popular with ladies in the team…the one that ladies shout at when you come out of the bus?


Chris

Bernard Parker: (Smiling) Mdu Yende.

I would like to thank all the fans who took time to send their questions and thanks for your support since my arrival. Keep it up.