Parker leaves Burnley after Premier League relegation
Summary
Burnley’s head coach Scott Parker has left the club by mutual agreement after the team was relegated from the Premier League. Parker’s assistant, Mike Jackson, will manage the team for the remaining games this season.Key Facts
- Burnley was relegated from the Premier League after losing 1-0 to Manchester City on April 22, 2026.
- The team won only 4 of 34 league matches this season and earned 1 point in their last 8 games.
- Burnley also lost early in both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup to lower league teams.
- Scott Parker became head coach in July 2024 with a three-year contract.
- Parker led Burnley back to the Premier League with a second-place finish in the Championship in the 2024-25 season.
- Parker said it was an honor to lead Burnley but that now is the right time for a change.
- Mike Jackson, Parker’s assistant, will take charge for Burnley’s last four games this season.
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