TS Galaxy forward Bernard Parker has reacted to scoring his first goal for TS Galaxy against his former side Kaizer Chiefs.
Parker spent 11 seasons with the Amakhosi, scoring 62 goals and becoming the team’s top goalscorer in Premier Soccer League history.
The experienced forward joined Galaxy ahead of the new campaign after his contract with Chiefs was not extended.
‘Die Hond’ went into the game on the bench, but made an immediate impact after replacing Lefa Hlongwane in the 31st minute, getting on the scoresheet just a minute later to equaliser for Siyadumza.
Parker, though, did not celebrate his goal out of respect for his former side and after the match, he spoke about his emotions around his return to FNB Stadium and scoring against his old team.
“I wanted to start the match, I worked hard during the week build-up to the match,” Parker told SuperSport TV.
“I wanted to start the match but the coach said to me he’s got a different plan, he wants me to be a secret weapon. So I understood and set on the bench with fire in my tummy, and coming on I’m glad I made an impact with an equaliser.
“As professional, as Bernard Parker what I’ve done here at FNB Stadium, all memories came in [when I scored] and it was just a joy. I enjoyed my game and I think I played my part for the team.”
“I was looking for that goal, because I look sharp, I feel sharp, I feel good,”
“It was just for me to get a goal to let everything a flow. I know the team expect a lot of me, they’ve got a lot of expectations for me to live up to.
“From here onwards, with this goal, I hope everything will flow. I hope also with my contribution and my value that I add, I hope to uplift the team and inspire the youngsters as well.”
