... now his former Charlton Athletic manager Alan Curbishley is now in charge at Upton Park, it is thought he wants Parker to lead the Hammers out of the relegation dog-fight.Parker: "I don't really know where all this transfer talk has come from. I am very happy here at St James' Park. My family have all moved up here and I am more than happy at Newcastle.
"This is where I want to play my football."
Glenn Roeder confirmed that West Ham are wasting their time, even if they offer Anton Ferdinand, who Roeder is said to be interested in.
Roeder: "I have not made Scott my captain to sell him. In fact, I expect him to be captain of Newcastle for many years to come."