Dean Parrett

Midfield

Apps: 81 (19)

Goals: 10

Last Updated: 04 August 2022

Debut: vs. Crewe Alexandra (A, 3-0), 22/10/2013

Boro' do like a returning hero and midfielder Dean Parrett became the latest in a reasonable line of prodigal sons coming home in summer 2019 (Photo Credit: Jim Steele)

Dean Parrett

Date of Birth: 16-11-1991

Place of Birth: London

Boro’ do like a returning hero and midfielder Dean Parrett was the latest in a reasonable line of prodigal sons who came home in summer 2019. After three years away from the Lamex, Parrett saw action for AFC Wimbledon and Gillingham. But, clearly, a chance to join forces once more with gaffer Dino Maamria was too good to turn down and back the lad came. Sadly, it all unravelled as Boro’ struggled in the league and ended up with four managers in one season; bottom of the league our final resting place in 2019-20.

He became a key figure in our midfield too, clocking up 70+ appearances in his first spell. A measure of his importance can be taken from our ill-fated game at home to MK Dons in 2013-4. Needing a win in the fight against relegation, Boro’ were two goals to the good when Parrett went off injured on the hour. Not only did we end up losing 3-2, but we lost the midfielder for the rest of the season and finished the campaign bottom of the table.

What if he avoided injury, eh?

It was much the same situation in his second spell. Parrett couldn’t get a decent run in the side. Injuries were to blame, keeping him sidelined for a fair chunk of the season. At the end of the season with Boro’ needing to take hard decisions, boss Alex Revell couldn’t find a place for him. A clear talent and someone who’d put in a decent shift for us; 81 starts and 19 sub outings taking him to a nice round 100 when the end came. But you feel it should’ve been more…

Dean Parrett: Before Boro’

Parrett first rocked up at Boro’ in October 2013; Graham Westley looking to build a new empire in his third spell in charge. It came after the midfielder was let go by Spurs at the end of his contract. At Spurs, Parrett turned pro; making his debut in February 2009 against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Cup. The wealth of talent in North London meant it’d be tough for a promising 17-year-old to make much impact, however.

And that’s why he found himself out on loan. First came Aldershot Town, though for one month only. The Shots were keen to keep hold of him, but Parrett still returned to White Hart Lane after just four games at the Rec.

After signing a new Spurs deal, he went on loan to Plymouth Argyle for what was meant to be the whole 2010-1 season. The deal ended in November 2010 by mutual agreement, however. Charlton, Yeovil and Swindon all gave Parrett somewhere to play his football for a short while; the midfielder getting some valuable experience at the very least.

But he found his time at Spurs was up at the end of the 2012-3 season after coming back from Swindon. A surprise? Maybe not. But Parrett was let go nonetheless and was free to find a new home. Football League experience and England honours at U16, U17, U19 and U20 levels? It was a no-brainer to bring him in to Boro’. It was also a bit of a coup by all accounts too.

2019-20

Saturday 03 August 2019

Saturday 10 August 2019

Tuesday 13 August 2019

Tuesday 22 October 2019

Saturday 26 October 2019

Tuesday 29 October 2019

Saturday 02 November 2019

Saturday 09 November 2019

Saturday 07 December 2019

Thursday 26 December 2019

Sunday 29 December 2019

Wednesday 01 January 2020

Saturday 04 January 2020

Wednesday 08 January 2020

Saturday 11 January 2020

Saturday 18 January 2020

Tuesday 21 January 2020

Saturday 01 February 2020

Saturday 08 February 2020

Saturday 15 February 2020

Saturday 22 February 2020

Saturday 07 March 2020

2015-6

Saturday 08 August 2015

Tuesday 11 August 2015

Saturday 15 August 2015

Tuesday 18 August 2015

Saturday 05 September 2015

Saturday 19 September 2015

Saturday 03 October 2015

Wednesday 07 October 2015

Sunday 11 October 2015

Saturday 17 October 2015

Tuesday 20 October 2015

Saturday 31 October 2015

Saturday 07 November 2015

Saturday 14 November 2015

Saturday 16 January 2016

Saturday 30 January 2016

Saturday 06 February 2016

Tuesday 09 February 2016

Saturday 20 February 2016

Saturday 05 March 2016

Saturday 12 March 2016

Saturday 19 March 2016

Friday 25 March 2016

Saturday 02 April 2016

Tuesday 05 April 2016

Saturday 16 April 2016

Tuesday 19 April 2016

Saturday 23 April 2016

Saturday 30 April 2016

Saturday 07 May 2016

2014-5

Saturday 20 September 2014

Saturday 27 September 2014

Saturday 04 October 2014

Saturday 11 October 2014

Saturday 18 October 2014

Tuesday 21 October 2014

Saturday 25 October 2014

Saturday 22 November 2014

Saturday 20 December 2014

Friday 26 December 2014

Sunday 28 December 2014

Saturday 03 January 2015

Saturday 10 January 2015

Saturday 17 January 2015

Saturday 24 January 2015

Saturday 31 January 2015

Saturday 14 February 2015

Saturday 21 February 2015

Saturday 28 February 2015

Monday 02 March 2015

Saturday 07 March 2015

Saturday 14 March 2015

Tuesday 17 March 2015

Saturday 21 March 2015

Monday 30 March 2015

Monday 06 April 2015

Saturday 11 April 2015

Tuesday 14 April 2015

Saturday 18 April 2015

Saturday 25 April 2015

Sunday 10 May 2015

Thursday 14 May 2015

2013-4

Tuesday 22 October 2013

Saturday 02 November 2013

Saturday 07 December 2013

Tuesday 10 December 2013

Saturday 21 December 2013

Saturday 04 January 2014

Saturday 11 January 2014

Saturday 25 January 2014

Tuesday 04 February 2014

Saturday 15 February 2014

Tuesday 18 February 2014

Saturday 22 February 2014

Tuesday 25 February 2014

Tuesday 04 March 2014

Tuesday 11 March 2014

Saturday 22 March 2014

Previous Clubs:

Gillingham
AFC Wimbledon
Stevenage
Swindon Town (loan)
Yeovil Town (loan)
Charlton Athletic (loan)
Plymouth Argyle (loan)
Aldershot Town (loan)
Tottenham Hotspur

Later Clubs:

Wealdstone (2020)
Barnet (2020)
Biggleswade Town (2022)