The England international has been instrumental in the recent upturn of West Ham's fortunes, epitomised by a hard-earned 3-1 win over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road at the beginning of the month.
Parker played a key role as the Hammers bounced back from a narrow defeat against Birmingham City to earn a point in a remarkable second half come back against West Bromwich Albion, having been 3-0 down at half-time. His half-time team talk was described as inspirational by Carlton Cole.
driving force
He finished the month by opening the scoring against Liverpool and being acknowledged as the driving force behind the 3-1 win. He claims the Barclays Player of the Month award for the first time.
The decision was made by the Barclays Awards Panel, which includes representatives from football's governing bodies, the media and fans.
