Scott Parker leaves Burnley manager’s job after relegation from Premier League
Scott Parker has left his role as Burnley manager following the club's relegation from the Premier League, with the departure confirmed as mutual between the club and the 45-year-old. Parker had led Burnley to promotion in the 2024-25 season with a record-breaking 31-match unbeaten run and 30 clean sheets in the Championship. Mike Jackson will take temporary charge for the final four league matches of the season.
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Scott Parker led Burnley into the Premier League but could not keep them in the top division. Photograph: Ben Roberts/Every Second Media/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenScott Parker led Burnley into the Premier League but could not keep them in the top division. Photograph: Ben Roberts/Every Second Media/ShutterstockBurnleyScott Parker leaves Burnley manager’s job after relegation from Premier LeagueParker departs by mutual consent after talks with boardHe won promotion last season with 30 clean sheetsGuardian sportThu 30 Apr 2026 05.08 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 05.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleScott Parker has left his position as Burnley’s manager after the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
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