Burnley boss Parker leaves club after relegation

TL;DR

Scott Parker has left Burnley FC by mutual consent after the team's relegation from the Premier League. He guided the club to promotion last season but struggled this year, winning only four league games.

Key points

Scott Parker left Burnley by mutual consent
Burnley was relegated from the Premier League
Parker led the team to promotion last season
The club won only four league games this season
Mike Jackson will manage the team temporarily

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Head coach Scott Parker has left Burnley by mutual consent (Oli SCARFF) (Oli SCARFF/AFP/AFP) Scott Parker has left his position as head coach of Burnley by mutual consent following the club's relegation from the Premier League, it was announced on Thursday. Burnley said in a statement that Parker and the board had "agreed that his time at Turf Moor would conclude" following one season back in the English top division. Parker led the Clarets to promotion to the Premier League last year but this season has been a struggle, with the team winning just four league games in total. The were relegated earlier this month after a 1-0 home defeat by Manchester City, following Wolves back into the Championship. "During his tenure at Turf Moor, Parker guided the Clarets to a record-breaking season in the 2024/25 campaign, securing Burnley promotion from the Championship to the Premier League, with a 31-match unbeaten run, keeping a remarkable 30 clean sheets," the club said in a statement. "The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Scott for his professionalism, dedication and contribution. He leaves with the respect and gratitude of everyone connected with Burnley Football Club." Former England midfielder Parker, 45, said in a statement on the club's website that it had been an "immense privilege" to lead Burnley. "I have enjoyed every moment of our journey together, but feel that now is the right time for both parties to move in a different direction," he said. "I reflect back with great pride on what we achieved during my time at the club, especially our unforgettable promotion season in 2024/25, and it was a true honour to lead this team into the Premier League." The club said Parker's assistant, Mike Jackson, would take charge for the club's four remaining Premier League fixtures, beginning with Friday's match at Leeds United. It said the process of appointing a new permanent head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season had begun. jw/pi

Q&A

Why did Scott Parker leave Burnley FC?

Scott Parker left Burnley FC by mutual consent following the team's relegation from the Premier League after a difficult season.

What were Scott Parker's achievements at Burnley?

Scott Parker led Burnley to promotion from the Championship to the Premier League in the 2024/25 season, achieving a record-breaking 31-match unbeaten run and 30 clean sheets.

Who will manage Burnley FC after Scott Parker's departure?

Mike Jackson, Parker's assistant, will take charge of Burnley FC for the remaining Premier League fixtures while the club searches for a new permanent head coach.