West Ham United manager Scott Parker described his team's first-half display against Cardiff City as a "big surprise" following their match on Thursday. The Hammers, who are preparing for the Premier League season, faced Championship opposition in what appeared to be a cup fixture or friendly. Parker's comments suggest the team's performance in the opening 45 minutes fell short of expectations, though further details about the match result and context were not immediately available.
Parker admits West Ham’s first-half performance against Cardiff was a ‘big surprise’
